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Is masturbation bad for your system?

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Dr. Ron Eaker answered

No: There are no known health risks to masturbation.

Answered 4/6/2013

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No: This is a normal activity - as long as you don't overdo it. There is no set number that is "normal" but it should occupy all of your time.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/18/2017

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Dr. Thomas Namey answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Not really.: It is quite normal for both males and females. Good way of avoiding meaningless sexual intercourse, and also without the risks!

Answered 12/9/2013

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I masturbate too hard till cause a little blood.did I damage my reproduction system?I hope no cause I wanna have kids in the future

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Doc said its prostatitis & weak nerve system due to mastrbation in past, but didn't masturbate that much, will my nerve heal over time by itself, scared!

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