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Does masturbation cause hiv?

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No. HIV is a virus.: Normal men, women, boys, and girls masturbate (it's universal). It is not harmful, as the body goes through similar effects during regular sex with a partner (but too much of anything may become a problem). Masturbation does not stunt height, cause acne or hair loss, make you weak, create heart problems, lower testosterone, affect virginity, lower fertility, change your weight, or damage vision.

Answered 2/22/2019

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: No doing this does not cause HIV.

Answered 2/22/2019

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No: Most masturbation is done alone, so is safer than sexual activities done with other people. HIV is not "caused". HIV is "caught", which means a person has to "catch" it from another person. Masturbating alone is safe because one cannot catch diseases from himself.

Answered 2/24/2019

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Dr. Dustin Colegrove answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: No doing this does not cause HIV.

Answered 2/24/2019

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No: I am sorry that anybody told you something so foolish. If you were told this by a "spiritual advisor", that person is simply a liar. Truthfully, Arjun, you are a grown man now and you need to be aware of the basics of sexuality. Enjoying your body will not make you HIV-positive, stupid, fat, bald, hairy, smooth, blind, an unfit partner / parent, or unspiritual. Think about the girl you'll marry.

Answered 2/24/2019

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