HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

8 months without sex or masturbation could cause any health problems to a 34 years old man?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Francisco R. Rodriguez answered

Specializes in Urology

No sex: Not necessarily but sometimes can lead to congestion of seminal vesicles an prostate and cause urinary symptoms.

Answered 2/24/2013

5.3k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Hello, I'm a 24 years old male, and I wish to know if there's any health risk involved in sexual abstinence, no masturbation and no sex. Thank you.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hi am 27 years old.I ve no bad habits like smoking and drinking.But I have a bad habit i.E i masturbate alot.Will it cause any problem.How can stop it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Hello I am a 17 year old male and Im feeling alittle concerned about my sexual health. I recently have noticed a decrease in my sperm and Im kinda freaking out. I dont masturbate often or have sex often so its Alittle worrying. Thank you?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am 25 Year old male, suddenly I have lost the sex desire and when I try to masturbate my penis won't erect as well what is the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Masturbation can cause heart problems? When i masturbate I have noticed that my heart tends to speed up a lot and even skip a beat sometimes. Is this a serious problem that I should be worried about? I'm a 17 year old male.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

Is too much of masturbating for more than 6yrs cause any problem in my sexual health.I'm 23yrs old men.
Can masturbating daily, 3 times a day for 5 years or more cause health problems?
I see pornmovies everyday and i masturbate daily is there any health problems? I am 22 years old.
I keep hearing these things if you masturbate every night 10-20 years from now it will cause health problems?
I am 24 years old i have a small issue. The problem is i don't masturbate often like i last did it a month back will it affect my health somehow?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.