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Could total sexual abstinence stunt teenage growth?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

No stunting: No. Believe it or not there are plenty of teens out there who are sexually abstinent and growing quite well.

Answered 6/27/2019

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No relationship : Longitudinal growth is not impaired by sexual activity or lack thereof.

Answered 10/3/2016

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Dr. Barbara Lavi answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

It sounds like: It sounds like you are worried about a child of yours. Kids develop sexually at different rates, just like they start walking & talking at different ages. If you are concerned about their social development, you can always speak with a psychologist, but your teen's physical growth will be fine.

Answered 7/17/2013

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