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Can intense masturbation function as exercise? what are your expert opinions?

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I wish it did: There wouldn't be so many fat teenagers. Go run a mile -- this burns about 100 calories -- and then decide how this compares.

Dr Killian agreed

Answered 5/31/2014

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