Duran Duran - The Reflex Lyrics Meaning

This song came out when I was a 15 and I remember there being a lot of controversy about it when the video hit MTV because the song was said to be about male masturbation.

There's no real mystery it's pretty literal

"You've gone too far this time"
(His date says he's going too far)

But I'm dancing on the valentine
(During close-contact dancing with her)

I tell you somebody's fooling around
With my chances on the dangerline
(He's about to get kicked to the curb for getting an erection while dancing)

I'll cross that bridge when I find it
Another day to make my stand
(He knows he's not going to have sex with her today and doesn't want to ruin his chance of another go at it on another date)

High time is no time for deciding
If I should find a helping hand
(It would be better to masturbate before going out on a date with the reluctant girlfriend than to be stuck out on a date in an awkward situation.)

CHORUS
So why don't you use it?
Try not to bruise it
(obvious reference to male masturbation)

Buy time don't lose it
(he's going to buy time with his date who doesn't want to go further, by masturbating when she's not around, instead of losing it when they're making out)

The reflex is an only child he's waiting in the park
(masturbation is something you do solo)

The reflex is in charge of finding treasure in the dark
(masturbation helps you find orgasms in the dark)

And watching over lucky clover isn't that bizarre
(voyeurism and masturbation reference)

Every little thing the reflex does
Leaves you answered with a question mark
(Masturbation leaves him fulfilled even when the possibility of sex with another person is still a question mark)

I'm on a ride and I want to get off
(He's having sex and he wants to have an orgasm)
But they won't slow down the roundabout
(But the motion is too quick)
I sold the radio and the TV set
Don't want to be around when this gets out
(He wouldn't want to admit it, but he just masturbated to have an orgasm)

CHORUS

Oh the reflex what a game he's hiding all the cards
(Refers to having an edge through masturbation)

The reflex is in charge of finding treasure in the dark
And watching over lucky clover isn't that bizarre
Every little thing the reflex does
Leaves you answered with a question mark