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A member asked:
18 yrs old. worried frequent masturbation (once every 4-5 days or so) over a year or two may increase risk of prostate cancer? should i get tested?
5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
No link: What you are describing is perfectly normal. You are not at increased risk for prostate cancer because of this. Please don't worry.
Answered 7/6/2015
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Stop worrying: This actually isn't frequent -- most of your male friends enjoy themselves as often as a few times daily. And it does not increase your risk of prostate cancer, either at your age (prostate cancer is basically non-existent in 20 year old men) or in older guys. Truth be told, Aaron, you need a good, reliable source of information on your new adult body -- not just internet trash. Best wishes.
Answered 3/29/2015
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