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What're the psychological and health benefits of masturbation?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Masturbation: Some benefits are relief of depression & attainment of higher sense of self-esteem, relaxation & better sleep, improving relationships thru mutual masturbation, some studies claimed reduction in future development of prostate cancer, better breathing thru opening of nasal passages, and serving as a cardiovascular workout.

Answered 4/2/2020

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