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Does frequent masturbation affect body functions, have any adversity(short&long term), and deffer from sexual intetcourse?

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Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Few, if any: No, you won't get warts on your hands, but very, very frequent masturbation can cause vulvar or vaginal abrasions not unlike actual intercourse.

Dr Klauber agreed

Answered 12/20/2013

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A member asked:

Does frequent masturbation affect body functions, have any adversity(short&long term), and deffer from sexual intetcourse?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Wayne Ingram answered

Dr Klauber agreed

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