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Hey i want to know a seriouse question does masturbation effects on running stamina?

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Dr. William Harris answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

None: There have been a lot of opinions discussed regarding sex and sports, especially around the times when we watch the olympics. There are many athletes that choose to avoid sex, because they believe that having sex and climaxing may decrease one's overall strength and performance. Another idea is that avoiding sex makes one more aggressive and therefore perform better in sports. You can decide for u.

Answered 5/5/2018

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