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masturbate
A 43-year-old member asked:

Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
Hard to say: Studies reveal this to be a natural part of emerging sexuality for the majority of males and females worldwide. Cultural taboos limit the discussion o ... Read More
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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered
44 years experience Pathology
Their choice: Most young males will not be able to stay focused on things they need to do, or even fall asleep, if they do not keep the pressure down by whatever me ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:

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Not good.....: Not good atleast........It sets your stimulation pattern and rhythm to an unnatural setting. So when you have regular natural sex.........incomplete s ... Read More
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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered
21 years experience Internal Medicine
Masturbate: Hi, no it is not bad to masturbate unless it interferes with ur daily activity,
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Dr. Alvin Lin answered
30 years experience Geriatrics
No but only if . . .: Masturbation is a normal human sexual behavior unless it interferes w/your ability to engage w/society. If it doesn't impact upon your relationship w/ ... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:

Dr. Christiaan Maurer answered
23 years experience Internal Medicine
Good for you: That is great! enjoy! you are fine!
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Dr. James Ferguson answered
46 years experience Pediatrics
So what ?: This is a site designed around answering questions based on information provided by users. When you don't ask a question or don't provide basic backgr ... Read More
A 18-year-old member asked:

Dr. Danny Proffitt answered
43 years experience Family Medicine
Yes: Masturbation is a normal and appropriate thing to do. In essence, even babies masturbate. Touching the genital to produce pleasure is masturbation. ... Read More
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A 25-year-old male asked:

Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
Neither good nor bad: Normal men, women, boys, and girls masturbate (it's universal). It is not harmful, as the body goes through similar effects during regular sex with a ... Read More
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A 32-year-old female asked:

Dr. Edward Jacobs answered
46 years experience Obstetrics and Gynecology
It can't hurt !: If it makes you feel good, do it. ! great solution for stress, headache and a restful night's sleep !
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A member asked:

Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
Even on holidays...: Normal men, women, boys, and girls masturbate (it's universal). It is not harmful, as the body goes through similar effects during regular sex with a ... Read More
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A 16-year-old female asked:

Dr. Randy Baker answered
40 years experience Holistic Medicine
YES: Masturbation is a common behavior- see http://www.sexualityandu.ca/sexual-health/what_is_masturbation/statistics
There is no evidence that it is harmf ... Read More
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A member asked:

Dr. Robert Kwok answered
33 years experience Pediatrics
Some handy facts...: Normal men, women, boys, and girls masturbate (it's universal). It isn't harmful, as the body goes through similar effects during regular sex with a p ... Read More
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A 15-year-old male asked:

Dr. Danny Proffitt answered
43 years experience Family Medicine
Depends: Masturbation is a normal biologic process. If carried to an extreme it becomes a problem. If you r getting a sense of satisfaction & you have an urge ... Read More
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