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Hi, i used to mastubate during my period 2 times . is mastubating harm my sexual area ?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

No it does not: Masturbation does not affect sexual structures unless abused.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 8/5/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Masturbation: Agree with Dr. Ingram. Standard masturbatory practices will not damage genitalia.

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A member asked:

Hi, i used to mastubate during my period 2 times . is mastubating harm my sexual area ?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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