Myths About Masturbation
Despite the fact that there is no evidence that masturbation impairs physical or mental health, there are many people who still believe that it's harmful - or worry that it might be.
Masturbation is a natural sexual expression. People in most cultures masturbate. Even many species of animals do. Yet, some people hesitate to do it - even when it might really serve them well during a particular phase of their life.
Despite the fact that many people masturbate throughout their lives, there are still some who believe that masturbation causes insanity, epilepsy, acne, blindness, nosebleeds, warts, uninhibited sexuality, and hair on the palms. And some believe it causes headaches, when it actually can help relieve some types of headaches.
Many sexually healthy people who have available partners masturbate as additional gratification. Partnered sex and masturbation should be viewed as complementary sexual experiences, not as mutually exclusive.
Masturbation can be a very good way to learn about one's own body - particularly because it can help with communication of knowledge to a partner. Many women learn to have their first orgasm through masturbation. So, rather than being a substitute for partner sex, it can be a supportive path to having better sex with one's mate.
Masturbation is not for the "simple minded," the antisocial, or the immature. It is not something one must give up after their teen years. And, it can certainly amplify the sexual possibilities as people age or encounter physical limitations due to health conditions.
Much attention is given to people who currently masturbate "too much." While it's certainly true that the Internet has given many people more access to more visual stimulation, there are millions of people who use that imagery without destroying their lives - we just don't talk about them much because there's no problem.
Our culture has individuals who overdo many things. Part of responsible sexual education involves learning moderation and how to fit activities into one's life without destroying other parts of it. That includes masturbation.
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Masturbation is a natural sexual expression. People in most cultures masturbate. Even many species of animals do. Yet, some people hesitate to do it - even when it might really serve them well during a particular phase of their life.
Despite the fact that many people masturbate throughout their lives, there are still some who believe that masturbation causes insanity, epilepsy, acne, blindness, nosebleeds, warts, uninhibited sexuality, and hair on the palms. And some believe it causes headaches, when it actually can help relieve some types of headaches.
Many sexually healthy people who have available partners masturbate as additional gratification. Partnered sex and masturbation should be viewed as complementary sexual experiences, not as mutually exclusive.
Masturbation can be a very good way to learn about one's own body - particularly because it can help with communication of knowledge to a partner. Many women learn to have their first orgasm through masturbation. So, rather than being a substitute for partner sex, it can be a supportive path to having better sex with one's mate.
Masturbation is not for the "simple minded," the antisocial, or the immature. It is not something one must give up after their teen years. And, it can certainly amplify the sexual possibilities as people age or encounter physical limitations due to health conditions.
Much attention is given to people who currently masturbate "too much." While it's certainly true that the Internet has given many people more access to more visual stimulation, there are millions of people who use that imagery without destroying their lives - we just don't talk about them much because there's no problem.
Our culture has individuals who overdo many things. Part of responsible sexual education involves learning moderation and how to fit activities into one's life without destroying other parts of it. That includes masturbation.
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134 Comments:
I always thought it was amusing that people thought masturbation would cause things like blindness, hairy palms, etc. Its not like our bodies can tell if its our own hand or someone elses. Sadly it seems like common sense isnt very common.
As far as masturbation causing any damage, I've been doing it since I was 12 and I'm 66 now and I'm not blind or crazy yet...although some may argue about that last part.
Masturbation is truly one of the joys of life! No side effects, to the contrary more and more evidence of substantial short and long term mental and physical benefits. It's also absolutely the safest form of sex which is important nowadays I believe. What's not to like? Unless you are totally obsessed with it and/or ignoring other aspects of your life...ENJOY!
well i dont know where to post this at but maybe u will be able to help me umm i had sex for the first time a week ago and it hurt really bad most people say things why women dont want to have sex well what happens when things just dont fit are they a way to help it out n not be so painfull or do you just have to work through it well please email me with advise at marie410333@hotmail.com thank you i hope to hear from you soon
i belive that a man and a women cuming together is atrue sign that they have a real great communication together.my guess is 95%0f of a man&womenin a good established relationship dont do mutual masterbation.do you know?????what do you think,& what is your view on this subject.a man that has nothing too hide!!!!!!!!
To marie,
The first time is painful for most women and many men, too, because the penis has to rip apart a membrane in the vagina called the "hymen" in order to get all the way in. That only happens once, but intercourse will be painful any time that your vagina and the penis are both dry. You can fix that by using a lubricant or by masturbating enough to get yourself well lubricated naturally before you move on to penetration. If it is slippery, it will feel great! The vagina is very stretchable, so most penises will fit just fine if you are wet.
I think all you who think maturbation is ok need to take another look at yor bible and see if Our Creator who actually made us from dust an know what the best way to keep our body & mind strong agrees with your thinking
here's a question for ya: i'm 29 and a virgin with a history of endometreosis. I will be getting married soon and quiet frankly i'm scared to death of my wedding night. I've had a lot of painful problems in the past and i just dont want to be afraid of my husband to the point of putting him off. Is there a surgical alternative to penile penetration for removal of the hymen?
I have a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge question for everybody. I am a guy 19 years old am not gonna say name or whatever and masterbate probably like 3 times a day on a normal basis, now i know it is good health........BUT, i work out and lift weights. now my question is for those who can answer it because no one has been able to answer my question.......will masterbating affect building muscle through weight lifting? ppl have said that it reduces ur testosterone and you cant build muscle and others say not true, but i need some real evidence. please someone post comment back on this.
I am 30 years old and just got out of 2 long relationships back to back with a more than healthy/normal sexual relationship. I just started dating a guy that I knew for about a month before we got intimate. My problem is that after we are intimate he masturbates after he falls asleep. At first it was just the first night but now it is every night i sleep over there. I thought it was because we didn't have intercourse the first few times, but now even after we have it.... he falls asleep then masturbates. He has to think I am sleeping, right? This seems not normal to me... help! It also takes him much longer than any other guy I have been with to ejaculate. What's going on, is it me?
ok now i really need some help so pls. i just turned 19 and a few days after i started to feel or perform unusual during sex with my girl.time before wen having sex i could not come nor needed to say use a condom but now ever since them few days any time we have sex i would have to come
and i don't know why I'm like that and to make things worst my penise
always tingles no matter what. i don't know if its because i masturbate almost everyday like close to 4-5 times but really i need some help cause now i depress like hell cause i can't put a good round on my girl.please i dying here e-mail me at drozs4040@hotmail.com or post your ideas thnx.
masterbation is fine . Unless you over do it. It does cause you not to be able to get a hard on when your woman is patiently waiting. How bad does that make a man feel. Your balance of needed nerve ratios get off balance. Because you've already used them up through masterbation. This makes the penis tingle and just lay there. If you have a woman and you show and tell what she means to you. Guys there is no reason to handle it yourself. I have experienced this myself and researched alot. I tell my man I'm here now and let me take care of it
how do you get the tingle to stop?
Hi my name is Mujhtaba and iam 19 years old i am doing masturbation since i was 12 years old .
I want not to do masturbation anymore because it distroyed my life please if you read this please think about it for few minutes i tell you my story:
i was 12 years old when i started and my friends motivated me to do this they told me you will enjoy alot from that time up to now i am in habited i cant leave mastubation its like a drug if i dont do it dont let me to do anything please avoid !
i am having problems in my eyes, i am 19 years but my face is like people who are 50 years , iam 19 years old but my length of body is like boy of 13 years ( i m too short) i have mental problems every time i think i have lost something i am feeling weak its all because of masturbation
but i cant do anything i cant leave with out it .
please if you havent did masturbation please dont do it because its very dangerous now we dont know about its dangers when we get elder then we will see.
I am From Afghanistan and i am muslim our God prevent us to do this bad work and our prophet also.
so if you hear my advise please stop doing that
one day our teacher told us when we masturbate we lose 95% energy and when we sleep with our wife ( make sex relation with our life) we lose 70% so see the defference .
now i am trying to find ways to avoid doing this because now i know its dangers and if you didnt think about it and continue doing ONE DAY YOU WILL SEE THE CHANGES THAT MASTURBATION BRING ON YOU THEN YOU WILL REMEMBER MY ADVICE.
THATS ALL
I masturbate about 10 times a day. Well at night, just before I go to sleep.. I get really bad anxiety, and panic attacks, especially at night when laying in bed, so mastuirbating helps take my mind off, of it, and clears my mind, or I do it til I fall asleep.. Sometimes I can get upto 20... I'm probably a rare case but it rocks :)
i like 'baitin'
makes me feel like a man but i only bait alone or with others
hello everyone im shy about this but i am wondering does masturbation mess with the size of ur penis or make is smaller or can it damage your hair or anything like that any also do your testacles refill or do they go empty sorry to be so blunt i really need to know its urgent thanks everyone for your help
i think that it is fine if you are a single, than go on and lotion up. if you are taken you have a partner so have some fun.
Is it alright to do it without lotion because ive noticed these bumps around the head and i was just wondering
I'm 14 and I seem to masturbating often, 2-3 times a week. Is this a problem?
Is it bad if you get a headache after you masterbate. And, is it okay to amsterbate with others?
anonymous above:
Here is some information about headaches after sex.
i masturbate 3-4 times in a day .is it a harmfull.please give tips at the email id -a.apu2007@gmail.com
apu,
Your answer is in the post. Look at the last two paragraphs.
Thanks!
Is it true that excessive masturbation can cause premature hair loss?
I masterbater 1 time a day is this harmful please email me abekkering@gmail.com
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hi everybody i also want to know the answer to the quesition above in post, does masturbation really blocks or reduce the muscle growth? pls mail me the answer at coolroby77@yahoo.co.in
Hey, I'm a guy and I'm 14. This is just something I want to get off my chest. Yes, I masturbate, I started last year. But here's a problem, my "over-protective" parents don't know about it. I usually do it in the shower and and I lock myself in the bathroom to do it when they're not home. I try to stop, but its addictive as smoking. Soon, they'll start getting suspicious about why I'm in the shower so long. I'm scared, this is a secret I literally can't keep in my pants forever (sorry if that didn't make sense).
I'm also a devout Christian. That makes me worry even more. Masturbation is againist some religions. Some say thinking about a certain woman while doing it is considered adultery. I try not to masturbate on Sundays and definitely not on religious holidays, but half the time I fail.
hey i need some help...
after masturbation my penis gets really inflamed. can you tell me if this happens or if it is not normal. I need to know if it is not normal. PLEASE HELP.
Okay, Im 18 and I'm a virgin because I havent had true sex, but my first time my girlfriend and I masterbated eachother, and it really helped out our relationship. It helped us get comfortable about masterbation and we have talked about masterbation alone and our experiences. Now that girlfriend and I broke up because we had to move. Now I masterbate about once every day or once every couple days. It just depends on how my body and mind feels that day. Now what is weird is that there's this new girl that I am mentally and physically attracted to, but I am not the type of person who is aggressive and when we hug my penis feels odd. It is almost like a partial of a climax and afterwards I go home and I see that I have let out alittle bit of semen during that time... and that little bit shows through my jeans and I quickly change. Im sure that nobody has notice, but the fact that it happened made me embarrassed. Is it when I hug her for an extended ammount of time my body becomes aroused on its own because of my love for her? Ive also noticed that after that has happened when I go to masterbate it has a little bit of a stinging sensation when I ejaculate. Has anyone had this type of a situation.
Now for an answer to the 19 yearold body builder. I am a body builder and I masterbate anywhere from once a day to once every few days. I have a bowflex and masterbation has not affected my results at all. Actually, I believe that it helps working out. The reason why is because masterbation is healthy for your cardio, and respiratory. Its like a workout on its own. Hope that helps you.
what if your 16 and female and you masturbat often is it bad for you
"I always thought it was amusing that people thought masturbation would cause things like blindness, hairy palms, etc. Its not like our bodies can tell if its our own hand or someone elses. Sadly it seems like common sense isnt very common."
- Most of the people who believe this only do because they ytaught at a yound age by over protective prude parents, who dont want their kids masterbating. I just wish it were easlier to clean up! lol
I am 15 right now. And i belive that if i keep masturbate to much that i penis will never grow. Now is that ture cause even when its not hard it is real small what i think when it is small it is 3 and 1/2 inches long and when its hard it is about 5.5 so why want my penis grow. I want it to be long. I need this answered.
can girls get cervical cancer from masturbation?
I'm 71 and masturbate all the time--always have--now have prostate cancer and taking radiation--will I be able to masturbate after radiation?
Frequent masturbation converts your testosterone into DHT, which causes acne and hair loss.
Masturbating more than 3 times per week *is* harmful. Google the web site "Herbal Love" to find out how bad it can be.
Is it unusual to masturbate with a condom? Does anybody do this?
Does anyone out there use a condom while masturbating? Is this normal?
I masturbate all the time... only once a day.. maybe not even.. is this bad? sometimes I think of it as a disease.... Im 13 and in 7th grade please give me advice
Masturbation makes me feel guilty, but ugh it feels so good that I just can't stop. I don't know if I should be saying a prayer thanking God for giving us this gift for our bodies, or I should be on my knees begging to him for mercy for committing this vile act and hope I'll still enter heaven.
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Really when you think about it, masturbation does cause acne for teens. If you didn't know, when you workout, exercise, or run laps, you get sweaty and oils build up on your face and skin which results in breakouts. Well masturbation is sort of the same way. It's a cardio workout (not the best though), and sometimes I get a little sweaty when I'm done. Then next, zits. But that doesn't make me stop masturbating.
anonymous said
can chronic masterbation lead to not being able to reproduce???...
To what the person above said, can masturbation cause your semen to not work? Let me give a little background information:
I am 24 years of age, and I have been masturbating everyday (even before/after sex) about 5-10 times a day. I seem to get an erection even when NOT thinking about sex, or being visually stimulated in any way. Sometimes meditation can make me go limp, but not always. My last relationship, I had sex with my girlfriend around 5-8 times per week and sometimes that in one day depending on the work situation. My extremely high sexual extremities are indeed interfering with my life considering I have had to schedule it in to be able to function right. Some side-effects of ignoring my bodies call for masturbation include but is not limited to: inability to concentrate for extended periods of time, severe emotions including anger, frustration, rage, sadness, psychotic episodes (rare and usually only destructive to in-animate objects)(sometimes blacking out and ending up somewhere I am unfamiliar with). The overwhelming need to masturbate/have sex is too high and sometimes unbearable which leads me to hating and loving masturbation/sex equally, if not hating it more. I have actually considered chemical castration to rid myself of a sex drive (and erections all together). I would rather not do that, though. In conclusion, I would like to wrap this up with a question. Is there something like viagra that does the opposite for up to 36 hours? The time and energy wasted on masturbation is really ridiculous and I would be happy to not masturbate/have sex for the rest of my life. PLEASE. IF SOMEONE KNOWS OF ANYTHING TO HELP ME, PLEASE RESPOND.
P.S. I know some of the responses on my side-effects will include: seek psychiatric help for the psychotic episodes and blackouts. Trust me, I have and I have not been diagnosed with anything. I also informed her of everything posted here. The episodes/blackouts only occur when I dont masturbate once every two days minimum (so far). This also applies to all other side-effects.
I forgot to mention in my above post that I started at age 9 and the side-effects started manifesting when I turned 13.
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I never masturbate at all is it normal? I'm 25 years old and I'll always been sexually active since i was 15.
i heard from people that masturbating causes ones penis to "shrink" is that true?
HI I AM 16 YRS OLD AND I MASTURBATE SINCE 14....OF MY AGE I JUST WANTED TO KNOW THAT IS IT HEALTHY OR IT CAN CAUSE PROBLEMS...I MASTURBATE AND EJACULATE ABT 4 TIMES A DAY ..
PLZZZ REPLY THIS ON MY ID "cool_rangdebasanti@rediff.com"
So uh, some guy here said "Frequent masturbation converts your testosterone into DHT, which causes acne and hair loss.
Masturbating more than 3 times per week *is* harmful"
I am getting kind of worried because I do have a "widdow's peak" where my hair on above the sides of my forhead is receded, it looks like its receding even more... if this is true, say if you stop masturbating, will it grow back? or is widow's peak normal for some teenagers?
not that I masturbate 5 times a day like some people here, only about 3 times a week probably... I just dont want to go bald or anything... Also is there any proof of masturbation stuning growth?
thank you
I was curious,just how long does it take to replimish,or make your testicles rebuild semen after you already masterbated and squirted your load? Does it effect a sperm count if you can have sexual intercourse with a woman later that evening if you had ejaculate from early in the morning? Reason I ask is my wife wants to become pregnant and were both refraining from sexual intercourse over a week ,sometimes two.Because of my teeth infections and recent open heart surgery,but I still feel horny and at least one day a week I masterbate when shes not willing to have intercourse,I even try to masterbate without actually having orgasm usually every morning once a day ,but after a week or two it is uncontrollable and I ejaculate alot of semen at once.It makes me feel good,but worried how long it takes to replimish,rebuild fresh sperm.I'm 39yr old male..
I have a question tha really can't seem to find an answer to I'm 18 and I've been masturbating for awhile. alot less than i used to like two times a day now. Well my question is will masturbation affect penis growth? Will it make the penis get not as big? my email is JTO_2K8@yahoo.com
I was just wondering what happens when a sexually mature man abstains from masturbation and sex for two years? Can this affect fertility for a short time once he starts becoming sexually active again? Also, is it possible for semen in urine?
where can i find more information on how masturbation improves headaches? i suffer from migraines ..and i've found that an orgasm produced either by me or my patner has helped alieviate them about 65% of the time..which is a great alternative to the painkillers and other medication that my doctor prescribes..i'd just like to know a little more about the science of how this occurs..and thanks for your article..:)
At what age is it normal for boys to start masturbation? I have a son and I'd like to know when the birds and bees and it's your body it's healthy talk needs to be handed out.I would also like to make sure I don't walk into an embarrassing situation for him.
I am a student pursuing software engineering. I rarely masturbate. I mean 2 or 3 times a month or so. I often hear people saying it's a bad habit, even in my own family. I am 24, but so far, by the grace of god, no problems whatsoever. Is it okay doing it or is there something really bad about it? Well, I have read about it a couple of times but i still am asking. But all those readings take me in a kind of dilemma. Will it effect my future generation? Will i have unhealthy babies, who are not going to be good looking?
I understand it's not in the hands of anyone as it depends on chance and of course one's fate,which chromosome X or Y is going to fertilise the ovum.I also used to be the student of medicine but i changed my field as i was not able to see all those dreadful diseases and also saw people(including doctors) dying of
all those ailments.
Will masturbating really effect in adverse way to me or to my coming generation?
thanks & regards
TTT
I'm 43 and started masturbating 2-3 times a week since age 20. 2 years after I started I began having urinary problems (needing to go frequently, not emptying the bladder, etc.) When I would stop masturbating the symptoms would dissipate or go away completely. The last year and a half I've had terrible problems that have made life miserable. After several misdiagnosis, I went to a urologist who said I have excess fluid in my prostate. It's hard for me not to believe that over-masturbation isn't involved to some degree after the problems I've had in the past. I've been addicted to it, but now I'm going cold turkey for my health.
According to my doctor, men need to ejaculate about once a month (kind of like a woman's period). Nature takes care of this through wet dreams. Be careful of those who tell you you can masturbate multiple times a day or a week without any consequences. If you think you're doing it too much, you are. If you wonder if you're addicted to it, YOU ARE.
Food is a good and necessary thing, but you don't eat everything you want all the time without endangering your health. Masturbation shouldn't be any different. And look at why you need to do it so much-are you really just trying to cover up feelings of sadness, depression or insecurity like an alcholic does with booze or food addict would with junk food?
Just some things to think about from someone who's been there.
It is interesting to here of others comments, my youth was absorbed by uncontrolable and quite damaging drinking, my 30's was struggle with increasing smokes and for the last 5 years, escalating "hobby" of collecting nude web pics with associated pleasurable rubbing. At 53 "it" does drain energy, nutrients. (I heard that Jesus jacked off to make dying easier) I have to top up with Yogurt at night and sleep well and Multi vitamen each day to keep going. There's pain on each side of my stomach as my gizard makes more spurm, and scotum is tender, penis is rubbed raw sometimes when I try not, but get going again with out oil, and 1st degree rub burns that never get better on the head of my penis. If I can surrender from this totally beaten I will be lucky - but whats next.
i am scared i have hurt myself
i have cried over this
the inside walls (like wear the tampon goes)
i rough
and maybe it is because i masturbated too much can i hurt myself
Here's something I've been experiencing. I'm 15 and I've only been masturbating once a day for 2 years now. Lately, I've been getting this weird thing with my hands. When I scratch the back of my neck or foot or something, it's like I can't feel the hand I'm scratching with. It feels like somebody else is scratching me. Also, my hands fall asleep a lot faster than they used to. Has anybody else experienced this?
I am a 40 year old male.I masturbate by humping the bed. I do this about 2 or 3 times a day. I have found that humping the bed works better then my hand. I have been masturbating this way since I was 13. Is this harmful to my health in anyway?
hi, i am 14 years old and i have been masturbating for 1.5 years now once aday, i know this question has been asked many times but can masturbation effect penal growth? for now i am worried that i am smaller then average.., will a 14 year olds penis grow? or is a person usually done growing by 14?
Marie:
I am one of the women who was born with 2 halves instead of one normal uterus. When I got married, I screamed bloddy murder because it was so painful I could not stand it, not once but all the time. It was after putting up with this for 3 weeks we both went to the doctor to find out he was attempting to gain entry to the side that was 35% normal. When we got going in the side that was 65% it was much better... especially when I was VERY WET. If things don't improve, go to a OB-GYN - Many times MD's can't find both sides. Good luck.
To the Web MD users who had a question about fertility...I have been masturbating since I was 10.I am now 23 and have a baby due with my ex gf in august.I maturbate probably 2 times daily. As far as I can tell this didnt affect my fertility. However most of these questions that I have reviewed in this blog would be best answered by a personal physician rather than personal experiences, but whatever can help.....
does early masturbation inhibit the growth of your body or any body part for that matter? somebody email me @ achilles_heel_2007@yahoo.com I started masturbation @ an early age and i think i would have been taller had it not been for that as all my cousins are taller than me; im now 21 yo. so in short im just wondering does early masturbation stop you from growing?
When i masturbate i have major bowel movements the next day--i cant figure this out why this happens--please help
i heard that masturbating to much may make your penis smaller
is that true?
i have a question here can masturbation cause std hiv or any other type of damage that might accure like color on the man hood or bumps just wanted to know x2xppablox2x@yahoo.com
does masturbating lower your sperm count
is masturbation bad for health
plz tell me iz masturbation bad for muscles
i have been masturbating since i was 12 and iam worried it will stop growing can some one please give me an answer
Ok, first off, to all you people who think there are all these adverse side effects to masturbation (smaller penis, stunted growth, decreased muscle mass), there's NOT. First of all, masturbation is a fairly natural process, as stated above; even other animals besides humans do it. It is like saying having sex will have bad side effects. If this is true, I think the human race would have been extinct long ago. True, some religions hold that masturbation is immoral; but that is a belief, and your choice to believe it. To all those who claim that masturbation has affected you and you're religious, PROVE to me that you'd be different had you not masturbated. Ask others within your faith who have done so, and you'll probably be surprised at the number who engage in this "immoral" act. Many religions claim "your body is a temple;" well, shouldn't you know your body then? It would be like owning a car and NEVER popping open the hood to see what's really happening.
To all those who believe masturbation will affect your body in some negative way: it won't. true, as the article above states, your body releases different hormones and chemicals when you masturbate or have sex. Too much masturbation, then, can obvioulsy cause a chemical imbalance and affect your mood, etc. So, don't masturbate too much (like some of those who claim more than 4x/day). You have to let your body recharge! Don't let it become an addiction where you deny other things in life for it. As for the other side effects like impaired growth etc, there are HUNDREDS of other causes for these symptoms. Don't jump to conclusions and blame the masturbation for it.
SO, relax and enjoy masturbation. Most of the population does it, whether or not they want to admit it.
My brother was told that if he didnt masterbate he will get prostate cancer is this true?
I am a 35 year old male. I am a Teacher at an Elementary school. I have been masturbating since I was 12. I masturbate exactly four times a day. If I don't masturbate four times a day, I yell at my students for no reason. Sometimes while teaching, I have to masturbate. I just go to the bathroom quick. But thats not it. Every time I masturbate I have to be going poop. I don't know what it is, but what ever it is...is it wrong? If it is, I don't want to be right.Please Help.
Sincerely
Mr. Johnson
is it harmful to half-masturbate, you know hold it in?
is it harmful to half-masturabate, like hold it in?
to the above, i hear that hold it in is not gud because som of it stays there and accumulates build up and dis is not good.
I am 17 male and have masturbated since 15. i dont masturbate as much...only like 1 or 2 times a month. i workout and masturbation doesnt seem to have any effect on it.
to the post that said sweating etc in woking out causes acne,...i beg to differ...working out whether it be running, lifting weights, et...it reducies acne.
but to masturbation, it actually does give me an increase in acne. like 2 or 3 days after i masturbate, i see pimples starting to come out.
can someone plz expalin to me about the relation between acne and masturbation? or atlest explain teh "DHT" and hormones that affect acne as a result of masturbation.
-DC156
everyone...we dont need masturbation to live, ive been devoted to celibisy and its hard but worth it! God wants to be our stength in getting through it for sure! for those of u who feel guilty it is a sin! SIN= sufffering internally needlessly. i feel horrible about it when i stumble and do it but then i wonder sometimes if its healthy to "empty" the tanks! all i know is that lusting thinking of ppl to masturbate is perverse and sure it makes u feel like a man but ur really not helping yourself .... being a real man is alot of hard work i am finding out and masturbationg is just a cowardly way to get out of it and feel strong! repent people and sin no more! It is impossible to do by yourself however, you must b born again ...into a kingdom ...the Kingdom of God! its coming so prepare for it the battle is always going on whether u see it or feel it or not! PEACE AND LOVE
I use to masturbate until I found out about fasting. It really helps take the heat out of a hard-on.
I am 13 and i just masturbated for the first time 2 days ago. after i masturbated my penis kept oozing with sperm, and also my penis was sore for about an hour after masturbation.
is this normal?
Answers!!! HERE THEY ARE!!! Due to masturbation will these things occur?
Q. Will my penis growth be slowed or stunned,
A. NO. By masturbating, you are actually assisting in the natural cycle of growth of your penis by rubbing on it, pulling it, and making it become erect which will do nothing to stunt the growth of your penis. You'll pretty much get whatever size your going to get due to genetics.
Q. Will I run out of "cum" semen?
A. NO. You're body will continue to produce your little swimmers(sperm) well into your 90's or longer...if you live that long.
Q. Will I loose my hair?
A. NO. You're body won't under or overproduce DHT which is the hair loss hormone due to masturbation. You're not going to go bald by doing it.
Q. Is it bad for you to masturbate many times a week or day?
A. NO it is not bad, it relaxes and helps get rid of tension. It also helps some people that have desires to cheat on loved ones by assisting in curbing (stopping) the sexual desire temporarily because of having just ejaculated by masturbation.
Q. Will you go blind?
A. NO. There is no difference masturbating or having normal sexual intercourse with a woman or if you're gay, with a man. Your body doesn't know the difference. It is a healthy thing to do.
Q. Will you get hair on your palms of your hand?
A. NO. That one is funny... but no. No hair in the palm.
Q. Will it make you short, or stunt your growth?
A. NO. Your masturbation style, technique, frequency, or anything at all will not affect your height. That once again is controlled by genetics. You'll either grow to be short, medium or tall. Jerking off won't change, stop, or help that at all.
Q. Does it stop muscle growth while maturing or lifting weights?
A. NO. There is no connection at all between muscle growth and pleasuring one's self with masturbation. Masturbating regularly may actually increase testosterone production which will not inhibit muscle growth. I'm not saying it will help but it definitely won't hurt.
Q. Does it matter if I use soap or lotion, or conditioner, or KY, or Icy Hot, or any other thing to help lube up your penis?
A. YES. It does matter what you use. Some liquids are meant for cleaning and washing and for helping stop pain. If you get the wrong things in the head of your penis or on the sensitive skin of your penis, you might break out with a rash or it may hurt to urinate for one or 2 days. I recommend here to use common sense. If it is soap, conditioner, Icy Hot, BenGay, don't use it!!! You may not enjoy the end results which will be a rash or some type of penis pain. Some lotions can cause the same thing. If you accidentally use something that causes pain, wash the area with warm water and dry carefully. Then wait a couple days for it to heal. Your penis won't fall off or become broken but if something is getting you worried, always seek a Dr.s advise or check with one of your parents. USE KY or other type of hand lotion.. There isn't a right or wrong one.
Q. Can you use a condom to masturbate?
A. YES. It will not matter if you use a condom or not. Some people are allergic to condoms because they are made with latex. So if after using one and it hurts to pee, it could be one of 3 things. 1. It could be the condom itself because of the lates
2. It could be because of the lube that the condom had in it from the factory
3. It could be because of the lube that you added to the condom.
I think I have covered most of the questions but I'll post more later if needed.
Have fun everyone and enjoy the masturbation! It's fun, relaxing, and quite exciting. Be safe and enjoy
hey pples! i think masterbation is a great answer for many people, including myself. i'm 23 and abstinant, partly for spiritual reasons, and the other is because i have such a high libido i'm afraid that i might get addicted to it if i start now. i mean, i'll probibly give in once i meet a guy that's worth it. lol, i always feel like the old maid on campus since my classmates are all sexual veterians now at my age and younger, but hey, it's my life and i don't want to go on the pill since i have a funky heart. anyway, i am a christain and there is nothing in the bible that states anything bad about masterbation. the ony thing that comes close is looking at a woman (or man) in lust is commiting sin in your heart. so i don't see anything wrong as long as you skip the visual imagery of another person via pictures or imagination. hey, it's how i got this far without giving it up to some loser i was dating and now waiting for a better fish this go round without a problem. i just wonder if there are the same mental health benefits to masterbation as there is to couples having sex and to what degree? namely with mental health disorders like depression, bipolar I and II, anxiety, OCD, etc. anyone know?
Ok...i've known how to masturbate since i was around 3 years old. I've never been raped or sexually assaulted. Somehow I've always known what to touch and how to do it to get myself off. My question is...if this is normal or has anyone else ever experienced this or known someone else who has? I still continue to masturbate today but now that I'm older i know what I'm actually doing. In the past it has been because i liked the feeling. I do not overboard on masturbating but I am very sexual even though I never had sex before. Please respond with answers or stories related.
hey,
i am 18 and i really never masturbated that much know I have a boyfriend and he feels me up down there over my pantie sometimes he trys to put his finger anyway it hurts is that normal i thought it was maybe he needed to cut his nails or somthing but it really hurt does someone have an answer
i am 24 and a virgen i have a boyfriend and we have not had sex but we are thinking about it and he has fingered me alot and i have went down on him anyway it will hurts at first then feels good after words it hurts again i feel all weird i evan found a bump by down there its little like a pimple it that bad we have not done it in about a week please help me.
can masturbating shrink breasts or slow/stop the growth?
mine should be growing, but they arent (or are so slow that i havent noticed it)
they were growing normally then i started and they have stayed the same since then
HELP!!!!
Hello everyone, I'm no doctor, but I have more that probably anyone who is not a doctor on the topic. I know this can be a scary and embarrassing topic, but it doesn't have to be. I'll try to respond to as many as I can.
To the last person before my first post: Masturbation typically does not affect things like breast size/growth rate, and physical stuff like that. It is possible that you have a hormonal condition, but it is unlikely that masturbation caused it. If you think you have a serious problem you should see a doctor, but breast size and growth is genetic. If you are worried a doctor is your safest best choice.
To the 24 year old virgin : First of all the first time you have sex will usually hurt. There is a membrane ,called the hymen, which breaks with first time penile penetration. Chances are if you are not going all the way this may not be totally broken, explaining the recurring pain, or you are not lubricated enough. As for the bump that is your clitoris, a small nub about the size of a pea, that has many nerve endings . It is left from your embryonic stage before birth, if you had become a man, that nub would have become a penis. Many people find it pleasurable to touch during intercourse. I would tell you to wait to get married to go all the way, but that is your decisions. As always if you are concerned you should err on the side of caution and see a doctor.
to the 18 year old woman with pain :
If you don't have much sexual experience it is likely the first time it just hurts. Secondly you may not be lubricated enough. Or he may be being too rough, or he does need to cut his nails like you said. So to answer you question the first times usually hurt for women. If you are concerned you should see a doctor, they can tell you a lot more.
To the one who has masturbated since he/she was 3 :
I had a similar experience. Almost the same actually, except I was older maybe 8 - 10 years old. Other than the age difference its almost totally the same. No one had to tell me, and I never saw it on TV, or was assaulted. I do not know how common this experience is, but I doubt we are alone.
To the 23 Christian : I mostly agree with you. However as a woman you may not understand that men are highly visual, much more than women, so it is very hard not to picture or imagine someone. I'd say its better to avoid, or wean off of, than risk it. I would also encourage you not to give it up until you get married, you have waited this long you should stay the course. As for it helping mental disorders I think very little research has been done in that field, I assume there would be some ethical issues about studying masturbation on people with mental disorders.