A 49-year-old member asked:
Do too much masturbation leads to short height in males?
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
No: This just isn't true. Whoever told you this is either very ignorant or is trying to deceive you for their own dark purposes. Being a teen is difficult enough without superstition like this. Talk with your personal physician about your changing body -- or (if they're reasonable) maybe even dad. Best wishes.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
How masturbation effect height in males?
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Dr. Ed Friedlanderanswered
Pathology 46 years experience
It doesn't: Being a teen is difficult enough without somebody trying to frighten you by telling you the enjoying your body will stunt your growth. Find a few reasonable grown men -- maybe even dad -- and talk with them about your changing mind and body.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Does masturbation affects the height of 16 year old male and how should it be prevented to gain height?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
No: Masturbation is a topic often frowned on by various segments of society & seldom discussed openly. If done to the point that the individual does not h... Read More
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A 23-year-old male asked:
Can masturbation/ejaculation in puberty cause the early closing of growth plates, therefore affecting final height of male?
Dr. Katharine Coxanswered
Pediatric Emergency Medicine 47 years experience
No: There is no evidence in the literature which supports this. If it were true most males would be short. If you are concerned about your height, explore... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
I'm 19yrs old male...I masturbate once a week..My question is does masturbation affect height growth or does it decrease height growth hormone level?
Dr. Brad Eilermananswered
Endocrinology 22 years experience
No problems: No health problems from ejaculating, in fact it may be helpful in preventing prostate disease. While hormone levels can increase sex drive, sex (in a... Read More
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A 19-year-old male asked:
Does excessive male masturbation leads to premature ejaculation at the time of sex?
Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered
Pathology 51 years experience
Not necessarily. Masturbation usually provides a more intense stimulation. Mastubation, within reason will not affect your health.
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A 25-year-old male asked:
Does masturbation leads to prostate cancer please tell me in males?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Myth. Many of these statements are created by those who want to shame people who engage in the practice. It doesn't make you go blind/sterile/bald/etc... Read More
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