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Does Too Much Masturbation Cause Infertility?
Question: Does too much masturbation causes infertility? I am 25 years old. I have been masturbating quiet a lot for the last 3 year. May be 3 time a week. I have heard that too much masturbation can make you permanently infertile. Is this true? I have exams these days and I have been masturbating quiet a lot may be 4 time a week now.
Hi,
Thanks for the query.
Masturbating 3 - 4 times a week will not cause permanent infertility. Once you masturbate the amount of semen for the next 3-4 days will be reduced and also the sperm count. That is temporary. After 4-5 days of rest you will get the same quantity of semen with good number of sperms.
So need not to worry about permanent infertility.
If you're using it to de-stress, you could consider other options like spending a little time with others or exercising may also be a good idea.
I hope this answers your query.
Wishing you good health.
All the best for your exams.
Regards.
Dr. Vidya KR
Thanks for the query.
Masturbating 3 - 4 times a week will not cause permanent infertility. Once you masturbate the amount of semen for the next 3-4 days will be reduced and also the sperm count. That is temporary. After 4-5 days of rest you will get the same quantity of semen with good number of sperms.
So need not to worry about permanent infertility.
If you're using it to de-stress, you could consider other options like spending a little time with others or exercising may also be a good idea.
I hope this answers your query.
Wishing you good health.
All the best for your exams.
Regards.
Dr. Vidya KR
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