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Can you tell me docs, is it abnormal to masturbate often?

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How often?: Many teens, especially men, bring themselves to climax several times a day. It's a problem only if you're so focused on erotica that you're missing out on the other (better) things that life has to offer and that you need to be doing. Common sense should guide you. Talk with a same-sex relative -- maybe even mom / dad -- and you may find grown-ups can give good advice after all. Cheers.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

If it negatively: Impacts other areas of your life - it could be. For instance if a student fails to do homework consistently because he or she uses the time masturbating, or if one loses time from work due to masturbating or fantasizing about it, or they start isolating from others, etc. It if creates problems for you - then it isn't "normal".

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Masturbation: The answer to the specific question of is is 'abnormal' is a loud and resounding no. Now, here is the better part of this. It is inappropriate for physicians to share their opinion about sexual activity unless it is harming you. Masturbation is a normal, common, and natural part of the human experience. There are no negative health consequences in general for this sexual activity.

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