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Will stopping masturbating help social interaction?

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Possibly: When masterbation becomes an addiction, which it can, then it can be desocializing in that the motivation to meet others and interact sexually is reduced. On the other hand, built up desire from avoiding masterbation can also be desocializing as the desire to have sex can be overwhelming. Balance is the key.

Answered 11/3/2012

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