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Does Masturbation Have Any Adverse Effects?

Posted on Sat, 12 Sep 2015

Question: Hi sir I am 28. I did masturbation 1 time a day when I was going for job. But as I was happened to be on leave for a montg,I became alone and started masturbating 3 times a day. Is it a problem or will it cause any health problem?Sometimed I feel like my legs are slightly paining. Am I healthier now?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Masturbation is normal

Detailed Answer:
Hello
thanks for query
Masturbation is a normal sexual self gratification method. it can not be harmful because it is just like normal sex. Anxiety associated with this is dangerous so relax and get rid of the guilt
You are perfectly healthy

Saatiish Jhuntrraa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (1 hour later)

Thank you doctor for your kind reply. How many times a day is normal if we do masturbation? Is anything like threshold limit? Why do I feel like slight paining in my legs after masturbating for 2-3 times a day?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no limit

Detailed Answer:
Hello
there is nothing like upper and lower limit for masturbation
The pain could be due to anxiety
Dr Saatiish Jhuntrraa

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (41 hours later)

What is anxiety in this context doctor? How to get rid of it completely?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Saatiish Jhuntrraa (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
guilt of masturbation is anxiety

Detailed Answer:
Hello
your concern for a possible harm and guilt for masturbation are reasons for leg pain . Need to relax
Dr Saatiish Jhuntrraa

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar