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I have been masturbating for 12 years. i am a 27 year old unmarried boy. some time i even do it 2-3 times a day. how can it harm me? or has it harmed?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Masturbation: Everything in your question sounds like you are a normal male. Masturbation is a common and normal part of the human experience. There are no negative health consequences to having or doing frequent masturbation.

Answered 1/4/2021

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A member asked:

I have been masturbating for 12 years. i am a 27 year old unmarried boy. some time i even do it 2-3 times a day. how can it harm me? or has it harmed?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Killian answered

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