A 16-year-old male asked:
Why do they claim that masturbation slows muscle growth?
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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 of the topic to a variable degree.Taboos will permit or encourage a variety of myths that discourage it.Most experts would agree it is an innocuous practice.
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
They?: They who know, don't claim such things. They who do not know, well... can claim anything they want to, because this is the internet age. Anybody can post anything online. Exercise (moving muscles in a repetitive manner) increases muscle strength, muscle endurance, and muscle growth. Using the powers of deduction, one might argue that masturbation could even exercise and improve certain muscles.
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Do you lose muscle and stamina if you masturbate?
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A 32-year-old male asked:
Can too much sex or masturbation cause loss of muscle gains?
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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
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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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A 32-year-old male asked:
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?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
No: The activities are separate & have nothing to do with each other.
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