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A member asked:

Does running a good amount on the treadmill/lifting a bit temporarily drain you of testosterone like masturbation?

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No, and no: Enjoying your body, either through fitness or through touching yourself, won't "drain you of testosterone". I'm sorry somebody told you something this foolish.

Answered 12/9/2013

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