Quaint little Copenhagen is to host a Wankathon in May, in the hope of breaking sexual taboos around the most practiced hobby on the planet.

Private masturbation rooms will be set up to accomodate men and women, as well as for those that like to mix it up a bit.

Organisers are hoping a large number of people put their hand up for the event, which has already been a success in San Francisco and London.

“Masturbation is positive, safe and an erotic alternative” said sexologist Pia Masden, who sees the event as chance for self discovery.

The first gathering attracted only a handful of participants, but since then it has grown much bigger, with guests coming from all over Europe.