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What're the psychological and health benefits of masturbation?
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Masturbation: Some benefits are relief of depression & attainment of higher sense of self-esteem, relaxation & better sleep, improving relationships thru mutual masturbation, some studies claimed reduction in future development of prostate cancer, better breathing thru opening of nasal passages, and serving as a cardiovascular workout.
Answered 4/2/2020
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