A 38-year-old member asked:
I am masturbating since 5 yrs and now experienced stress in left testicle and also pain in a muscle from left side. is this the reason why?
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
Probably not: If the testis is really painful, get with a urologist. You may need a support. Or some other cause of the pain may be found.
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I had to have a testicle removed after an accident ten years ago. I don't have any problems with erection or masturbation. I really want to turn to body building. But will the testosterone levels prevent me from developing body muscles?
Dr. Kevin Windischanswered
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I am depressed. I lost a testicle due to torsion. I am wondering does it affect my testosterone, sex drive, and muscle growth? Can I have kids? And can I masturbate or have sex daily? Will it affect my testicle?
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A 22-year-old male asked:
I did varicocele surgery 5 days ago but i still can fell some veins in the lower side of my left testicle Its is normal ? Can i masturbate now ? 10x
Dr. Albert Melaragnoanswered
Pediatrics 47 years experience
Normal: very often ther are veins left after ligation
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A 26-year-old male asked:
Can masturbating too much cause your testicles to hurt? I have pain on my right side thats dull just the one
Dr. Robert Kwokanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Doctor can examine: Frequency of masturbation varies a lot. For some, once every 8 wks seems too much; but for others, once every 8 hrs seems not enough. One should maybe... Read More
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Rash in the left side of testicle and thigh area,mostly at night while in bed. The left side have become reddish. What's the reason? How to stop it?
Dr. Jerome Littanswered
Dermatology 73 years experience
RED AREA OF GROIN: IF YOU ARE SLEEPING ON YOUR LEFT SIDE WHEN YOU ARE IN BED, TRY SLEEPING ON YOUR RIGHT SIDE.
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