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A 19-year-old male asked:
Hello, i will like to ask that will masturbating effect by muscles and workouts?
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Dr. Derrick Lonsdaleanswered
Preventive Medicine 75 years experience
No: It is normal but don't overdo it because it may cause fatigue.
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Hi, I want it build muscle And I am going every day to gym But there is problem that I masturbate daily Thats make me so weak How I can avoid this ? And whats the best food to eat after masturbate ?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
Infectious Disease 55 years experience
Masturbation: You have mistaken ideas about masturbation. It will not make you weak, not matter how often you do it. Eat whatever you want; food has nothing to do w... Read More
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A 16-year-old male asked:
Why do they claim that masturbation slows muscle growth?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Cultural taboo: Studies reveal this to be a natural part of emerging sexuality for the majority of males and females worldwide. Cultural taboos limit the discussion o... Read More
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Can too much sex or masturbation cause loss of muscle gains?
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
No: Sexual activities such as normal intercourse and normal masturbation have a large physical action component, as well as a psychological component. Phy... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Does masturbation effects on my muscle gains? After and before doing gym????
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Depends: Sex alone or with a partner, does not have a direct effect on muscle mass gains. However, many believe that sex before a workout will diminish the in... Read More
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A 17-year-old male asked:
Does masturbation really effect bad on my muscle gain... If i do gym regular or masturbation does my muscle doesn't grow????
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Muscles, Exercise...: Sexual activities such as normal intercourse and normal masturbation have a large physical action component, as well as a psychological component. Phy... Read More
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