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A 24-year-old male asked:

I am not sexually active and i have been masturbating for over 10 years almost everyday and now i would like to stop masturbating for 6 months or more. is it okay to not masturbate or have sex for that long or longer? basically no ejaculation...

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Dr. James Ferguson
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Yes: Be aware that your body may decide to expel an ejaculation occasionally when you sleep.
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