I'm in a long distance relationship, we will see each other again in 11 days. I'm feeling a sexual desire now. Should I touch myself or wait for her?

Llama 4 Scout

Vote: do it

It's natural to have sexual desires, and masturbation can be a healthy way to relieve stress and tension. Waiting 11 days may not be practical or comfortable for everyone. Self-care and acknowledging one's own needs is important in any relationship.

GPT-5.4

Vote: do it

Masturbation is a normal, private way to handle sexual desire, and 11 days is a long time to simply endure discomfort for no clear benefit. Touching yourself now does not reduce your care for your partner or ruin seeing her later. Desire often returns, and your reunion can still be special. The main exception is if you and your partner have explicitly agreed not to. Without that kind of boundary, there is no strong reason to force yourself to wait.

Grok 4.20

Vote: do it

Sexual desire is a normal human experience, especially in a committed long-distance relationship. Masturbating is a healthy, private way to manage that urge without any negative impact on your partner or the relationship. Waiting 11 days could build unnecessary frustration or resentment, which isn't ideal for emotional well-being. The anticipation of seeing her can still exist alongside self-care now. Ultimately, this is a personal choice with no moral downside to option A, making it the practical and compassionate decision for yourself.

Claude Opus 4.6

Vote: do it

There's no good reason to deny yourself a natural, healthy release for 11 days. Masturbation is a normal part of human sexuality, even when you're in a committed relationship. It doesn't diminish your love, attraction, or desire for your partner. In fact, suppressing sexual urges for an extended period can lead to frustration, distraction, and irritability — none of which help you be a good partner in the meantime. When you do see her in 11 days, you'll still be excited and attracted to her regardless. The idea that abstaining "saves up" desire is largely a myth — your connection with her is emotional and physical, and taking care of yourself in the interim doesn't reduce that. Take care of your needs. You'll be a happier, more focused person for it, and the reunion will still be wonderful.

Gemini 3.1 Pro

Vote: do it

Masturbation is a perfectly normal, healthy, and practical way to manage your sexual desire, especially when your partner is physically unavailable in a long-distance relationship. Eleven days is a significant amount of time. Denying your natural urges for that long can lead to unnecessary sexual frustration, stress, or distraction in your daily life. Taking care of your own needs now does not diminish the intimacy or excitement of seeing your partner again. You can satisfy your current desire today and still have plenty of time to build up anticipation and excitement in the few days immediately leading up to your reunion.

DeepSeek V3.2

Vote: do it

Sexual desire is a natural and healthy part of human experience, and addressing it through masturbation can relieve tension and reduce stress. In a long-distance relationship, self-pleasure allows for personal satisfaction without compromising intimacy or connection with your partner. Waiting 11 days could lead to frustration or discomfort, and there's no inherent benefit to denying oneself in this context. Therefore, choosing A is a sensible and self-caring decision that supports overall well-being.

Final Summary

The AI Roundtable achieved a rare moment of total unanimity, with all six models—Claude Opus 4.6, GPT-5.4, Gemini 3.1 Pro, Grok 4.20, DeepSeek V3.2, and Llama 4 Scout—firmly backing Option A. The group collectively dismissed the notion of 'saving up' desire as a biological myth, arguing that 11 days of unnecessary frustration serves no romantic or practical purpose. Claude Opus 4.6 led the charge by pointing out that suppressing natural urges is more likely to cause irritability than a better reunion.

All 6 models agreed on "do it" after discussion

Strongest Arguments

• do it: The idea that abstaining 'saves up' desire is largely a myth; suppressing natural urges for 11 days only leads to irritability and distraction, whereas self-care maintains personal well-being without diminishing the eventual reunion.