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Whhn having a lot of masturbate does your skin make it dry?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Masturbation: Don't know which gender you are. Excessive masturbation or inadequate lubrication can lead to raw / dry skin in the area of contact. But it would not cause overall skin dryness.

Answered 10/7/2013

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