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A member asked:
What effect will masturbating once 12 days into epididymitis have on the condition? will it slow down recovery, increase pain or what?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Epididymitis: It will not likely have an effect. You may have a bit of discomfort within the infected/inflammed epididymis but this should be temporary and not impact your recovery.
Answered 1/11/2021
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Epididymitis: generally any type of sexual activity with epididymitis is not recommended. Best to wait unitl you are completed rid of the infection
Answered 1/25/2021
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Here are some ...: Masturbation will not affect the healing / recovery process of epididymitis because of not interfering the distribution of antibiotics, but the peristalsis of vas deferens from orgasm may irritate the already sensitive inflamed tissues in the epididymis & prostate urethra, which is commonly related with STD-related urethritis. So, slow down or avoid masturbation so to ease the discomfort from ...
Answered 8/15/2019
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