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My son is 15 years old boy. he asked me about masturbating.he want do it.can i give permission to it ? please tell what are the normal steps of masturbation?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Normal: Permission?: Masturbation is a normal part of maturation. No permission is needed and no harm can come from this. Normal steps?- it is part of growing up.

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Answered 1/27/2020

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A member asked:

My son is 15 years old boy. he asked me about masturbating.he want do it.can i give permission to it ? please tell what are the normal steps of masturbation?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

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