A member asked:
Wen can i masturbate how many days can i do it with out effecting muscle mass and testosterone plus i dont play sports but i workout every 5 days or 3 and rest 2 days?
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Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
No real difference: Masturbating causes the ability to gain muscle, as masturbating requires movement. Whichever muscles are moving (or working) have ability to gain size, strength, or stamina. Of course, whether or not there is gain depends on how muscles are working, such as longer periods of light muscle work vs. shorter periods of heavy work. For most folks, masturbation-related muscle changes are not noticeable.
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