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Is it ok to distract ourself during masturbate to last longer. does it affect during sex with partner if i am only 17?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Sure : You may masturbate however you like and in whatever manner is pleasurable for you. That has nothing to do with how you will have intercourse with another person.

Dr Pappas and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 5/6/2014

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