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Is masturbation is not affect my health?

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Masturbation will not affect your health adversely, as long as you are overdoing it. Visit this site for info: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/320265

Answered 12/22/2022

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Specializes in Pediatrics

Masturbation is perfectly normal and will not harm your health. The worry and stress about doing it can affect your health, so hopefully this will reassure you.

Answered 12/22/2022

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No it does not

Answered 12/23/2022

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