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A member asked:

Does having sex everyday affect exercise performance and muscle growth?

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Dr. Mohammad Khan answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: sex is a normal human activity and does not affect exercise performance and muscle growth

Dr Italia agreed

Answered 9/6/2014

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29 echo stress test BP all good but when aroused during sex or masturbation i get a dull chest pain doesnt happen during exercise and only stops if i breathe and take mind off being super aroused i do not strain muscles or forget to breathe any help?

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