Question 1

is it harmful to masterbate with shower head 28 weeks prego?

Accepted Answer

Probably not a: good idea given the timeline and size of the uterus/ fetus.  Even though sexual intercourse is not forbidden, any blunt instrument encroaching on the female genitalia can cause bleeding, which is not a good thing for the uterus/cervix potentially causing uterine rupture or placenta abruptio during and after labor and delivery.

Question 2

i've survived prostate cancer for 5 years now after radiation treatment, but with the usual side effects. is it harmful to masterbate?

Accepted Answer

No, please enjoy: There is no reason not to masturbate, and healthy to have the urge. Is there any chance you might find or have a partner, that might be better.

Question 3

how many times should a guy masturbate in a week before it becomes harmful?

Accepted Answer

Look at big picture: This is harmful only if he has an obsession / compulsion that's interfering with his growing up as a well-functioning adult.  You can't hurt yourself physically. If you're spending hours with real or mental images, and it's detracting from the rest of your life, then some guidance from your physician or other helper may be in order.

Question 4

how many times in a week, can a person masturbate without any harmful effects?

Accepted Answer

As many times : As long as it doesn't irritate your skin or keep you from your other activites and responsibilities...There really is no maximum number.

Question 5

can you let me know how many time i can masturbate for a month, without harmful of my health?

Accepted Answer

You decide: If you're missing meetings / class, or preoccupied with erotica so that it's interfering with the rest of your life and you know it's excessive, that's too much. Otherwise, you can't hurt yourself. Think about the special person you'll marry. Vary your technique.

Question 6

i don't want to masturbate anymore..dont u dare say it isnt harmful..i hv ruined my life.help?

Accepted Answer

Yelling at Doctors: Perhaps you should seek assistance elsewhere.  The physicians who have answered you have done so with compassion, sincerity and with scientific accuracy.  If you do not like the accurate answers you have received then please choose a different forum.  Not one of the experts here deserve to be yelled at. This is rude, offensive and inappropriate. It sounds like you need to see a psychiatrist.

Question 7

is masturbation harmful?

Accepted Answer

Physical safety: Masturbation is not normally harmful to physical health. However, if one is underlubricated, overly aggressive or uses objects which are contaminated or shaped in a manner that could puncture, then infection or injury could occur.

Question 8

is masturbation harmful for health?

Accepted Answer

Physical health: Masturbation is not normally harmful to physical health. However, if one is overly vigorous/ forceful or uses objects which are contaminated or shaped in a manner that could puncture, then infection or injury could occur.

Question 9

can too much masturbation be harmful?

Accepted Answer

No: Masterbation does not cause any physiologic or medical problems.

Question 10

is masturbation harmful! how much is excess?

Accepted Answer

Not harmful: It is not harmful. There is no definition of what is excessive.

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