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Hi docs, would masturbating cause low back pain and memory loss?

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

It could cause: Low back pain if you are doing strenuous maneuvers or tensing up already irritated muscles. It should not cause memory loss.

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 3/16/2014

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