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A 16-year-old male asked:
I am 17 years old and i masturbate once a week and now i am feeling lazy is there any side effect please tell me if there is any harm..
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Hard to say: Studies reveal this to be a natural part of emerging sexuality for the majority of males and females worldwide. Cultural taboos limit the discussion of the topic to a variable degree.Most experts would agree it is an innocuous practice.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
I have been masturbating excessively for six years and now I am 21 and I suffer poor vision andknee pain, lethargy, physical weakness and problems urinating. I do not empty the bladder well and sleep problems, but I have a morning wood.how i recover?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Masturbation, no matter how frequent, is not the cause these symptoms. Penile erection on awakening ("morning wood") is normal; it happens in most mal... Read More
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Reviewed Dec 14, 2022
A 23-year-old male asked:
I am in a habit of masturbation from last 4 years few days ago i noted that my left testicle is lying more horizontally.Can it harm my reproductiv lif?
Dr. Gregory Lewisanswered
Urology 46 years experience
No: The position, lie, axis of the testicle has no adverse effect on one's reproductive potential.
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4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 42-year-old member asked:
Can you please tell me about harms of masturbation..In the men..And women?
Dr. James Krickanswered
Urology 38 years experience
None: No physical harm in either gender.
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Hello doctor, I am suffering through chicken pox right now, if i masturbate while having chicken pox. I wont harm me ?
Dr. Robert Killiananswered
General Practice 30 years experience
Being Sick: If you have sores on your penis the friction may be painful, but otherwise no. There would be no other health concern with masturbation.
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Dr. Craig MacArthur commented
Pediatric Hematology and Oncology 36 years experience
If sores on penis there might be increased risk of bacterial infection on the skin of the penis
Mar 11, 2014
A 16-year-old male asked:
I have a very bad habbit of masturbating since age of 8 and now im addicted to it like 2-3 times daily due to which losing hair getting lazy weak memo?
Dr. Tony Willsonanswered
Family Medicine 19 years experience
See Doctor: You need a full evaluation by a doctor. Make an appointment to be seen.
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3.4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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