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Can to much masturbation in teenage years cause delayed puberty? also can it cause testicular pain

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Delayed puberty: No, masturbation will not delay puberty, but it can cause testicular pain

Answered 4/26/2019

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Respected sir, i had testicular torsion 5 years back, and one testes has been removed with orchidectomy and orchiopexy, i have only one, now if i do masturbate, will it cause any problem, or will the torsion recur?

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What does delayed puberty mean for a 16 or 17 year old teen guy?

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Iam 16.5 years boy.When i was masturbation 1st time sperm was not come.Does my puberty not come .I have not beard . And short hands.i Look like 14or15?

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Does masturbation from a young age "e.g 10" trigger early puberty, therefore causing premature epiphysial closure and shortness compared to peers when hitting 18 years? Or does it have no effect on a person's height or the age which puberty starts?

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Had anorexia ages 17-24. Had A-cup breasts until mid 30's. Now 41 with C-cup. Same weight for 15 years. Delayed puberty completion? Don't understand..

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