A 31-year-old member asked:
Does masturbation cause prostatitis?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Patricio Gargolloanswered
Pediatric Urology 22 years experience
No: No, masturbation may actually help with prostatitis. Patricio gargollo, pediatric urologist, dallas, texas.
6.3k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Is it true that masturbation can cause prostatitis?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Sarleanswered
Urology 23 years experience
Prostatitis: Possible but unlikely...I think that would help clear things out.
6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 35-year-old member asked:
Should i masturbate if I have prostatitis?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 45 years experience
Sure: It's unlikely to have a major impact on the course of the illness, but it may well make you more comfortable -- even more than usual. I hope you're able to get the infection -- if it is an infection -- under control.
4.8k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Does excessive masturbation cause prostatitis?
2 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joel Gallantanswered
Infectious Disease 37 years experience
No: There's no connection. It might even help.
4.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Can excessive masturbation(10x) cause prostatitis ?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Leonard Giuntaanswered
Family Medicine 55 years experience
Yes: The excessive handling of penis can cause a urethritis and the infect prostrate.
5.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 30-year-old male asked:
Can lubricant used for masturbation cause prostatitis?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 51 years experience
Probably not unless the lubricant is injected into the penis, this could lead to an infection.
Answered Mar 07, 2021
Last updated Mar 27, 2020
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