A member asked:

Sir, i had my laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery on both sides two years back. as i am not married yet, i masturbate twice or thrice a week to satisfy my urge. my main concern is can masturbation or sex damage or dislocate the mesh or tacks ?

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Dr. James Ferguson answered

No: Once the repair has been incorporated into your tissue structure you are essentially normal. I wouldn't lose any sleep over self or partner sex.

Dr Hickerson agreed

Answered 11/14/2019

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A member asked:

Sir, i had my laparoscopic inguinal hernia surgery on both sides two years back. as i am not married yet, i masturbate twice or thrice a week to satisfy my urge. my main concern is can masturbation or sex damage or dislocate the mesh or tacks ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Ferguson answered

Dr Hickerson agreed

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