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What are the harmful effects of masturbation? and how many times per week would be considered excessive masturbation?

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Dr. Gena Kluwe answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Masturbation isn't : Really harmful. If it's interfering with your relationships, maybe. There are no fixed maximums and minimums on masturbation. As long as you are functional in the world around you, live and let live.

Answered 2/8/2020

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