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Will masturbating after a workout affect my muscle gains?

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Dr. Susan Rhoads answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

No.: Masturbation has no effect on muscle gain or loss.

Dr Ferguson and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 6/16/2021

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Can too much sex or masturbation cause loss of muscle gains?

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Does masturbation effects on my muscle gains? After and before doing gym????

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Im trying to build muscle. I lifted weights and came home. Then 2 hours later masturbated for an hour. Would the masturbating hinder muscle gains?

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So i always feel horny after the gym is this normal ? Is it normal to masturbate in the shower after workingout? Does it affect the muscle gain or losing fat ?

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Im exercising 5 days a week and rest sat and sun should i masturbate after seventh day of each week bc i only do one session and dont want it to affect my gains and\or muscle mass or probably it wont?

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