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Does exessive masturbation causes 'high' levels of dopamine or lower /during the day/ ?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Dopamine levels: Excessive masturbation may cause your brain to be less sensitive to dopamine

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 4/29/2020

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