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Does Masturbation lead to weight gain?

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Posted on Fri, 11 Jul 2014
Question: maturbation leads to weight gain? i have heard many people saying that and they also say that it targets hips and belly kindly elaborate. Myweight is around 80kg and height 5feet7inches Thanking in anticipation :) ...

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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Masturbation does not increase weight

Detailed Answer:
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Dear Mr XXXX

The act of masturbation definitely does cause any increase in weight. It is one of the popular myth without any scientific basis. On the contrary act of masturbation is associated with calorie consumption ranging between 100 to 500 Kcal depending on technique in which it is done.

Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCh
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Does Masturbation lead to weight gain?

Brief Answer: Masturbation does not increase weight Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Mr XXXX The act of masturbation definitely does cause any increase in weight. It is one of the popular myth without any scientific basis. On the contrary act of masturbation is associated with calorie consumption ranging between 100 to 500 Kcal depending on technique in which it is done. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr Deepak Kishore MBBS,MS,MCh