question about masturbation. is it bad?
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don't worry dude. i just turned 15, been doin it since i was 12, and nothing's wrong with me
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• Masturbation is not bad for your health. It won’t make you go blind, insane, or bald, give you spots, stunt your growth, or turn you into a pervert.\n\n \n\n• Masturbation can be good for you as it helps relieve stress. It also causes your body to release endorphins (pleasure hormones) which make you more chilled-out.
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No, normal masturbation will not harm you, regardless of m/f, nor will it hurt your children.  It is natural and has proven health benefits.
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As a discovery repport said...if you don't use it, you lose it.....and it's a prooven fact that 98% of the male population under 20 masturbates and 80% of the female population under 20.....it's perfectly normal.....then comes the religious point of view that shows masturbation as a bad thing.....it deppends on what you decide...my advice: if you keep thining of it but don't do it it's the same thing as doing it...so pull it out of your mind and wait until you get married or just make it your main action....
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No it is  not at all harmful. Why three times a week you can even do it thrice a day, if you can. See the benifits of Masterbatation -\n\nMasturbation is the manual excitation of the sexual organs, usually to the point of orgasm. It can refer to excitation either by oneself or by another. It is part of a larger set of activities known as autoeroticism which also includes the use of sex toys and non-genital stimulation. There are also masturbation machines used to simulate intercourse. Masturbation and sexual intercourse are the two most common sexual practices, but they are not mutually exclusive. Some people are able to achieve orgasm only through masturbation and not sexual intercourse.\n\nBenefits\nIt is held in many mental health circles that masturbation can relieve depression and lead to a higher sense of self-worth (Hurlbert & Whittaker, 1991). Masturbation can also be particularly useful in relationships where one partner wants more sex than the other — in which case masturbation provides a balancing effect and thus a more harmonious relationship.\n\nOn July 16, 2003, an Australian research team led by Graham Giles of The Cancer Council published a medical study [2] which concluded that frequent masturbation by males may help prevent the development of prostate cancer. The study also indicated that this would be more helpful than ejaculation through sexual intercourse because intercourse can transmit diseases that may increase the risk of cancer instead.\n\nMasturbation is also seen as a sexual technique that protects individuals from the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS. Support for such a view, and for making it part of the American sex education curriculum led to the dismissal of US Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders during the Clinton administration.\n\nSome people actually consider masturbation as a cardiovascular workout.[10] And while doctors have no proof of this actually being true, those suffering from cardiovascular disorders (particularly those recovering from myocardial infarction, or heart attacks) should resume physical activity (including sexual intercourse and masturbation) gradually and with the frequency and rigor in which their physical status will allow. Some doctors will advise those recovering from heart attacks to resume sexual activity (solitary or with a partner) when one is able to climb two flights of stairs without experiencing shortness of breath or chest pain-
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Dear Alice-\n\nIf a person masturbates once or twice a day, for approximately over a long period of time, like two to three years, would there be any side effects for this person? Or maybe, are there any long-term side effects?\n\nSigned-- Curious Student about Masturbation\n\n \n\nDear Curious Student about Masturbation,\n\nIndividuals vary tremendously in the frequencies with which they masturbate. There are people who never masturbate, those who masturbate two or three times in their lifetime, and those who masturbate three or more times a day, as well as everything in between. Many people masturbate throughout their lifetime without any side effects, other than pleasure. If there is no significant stress in your life (work, school, relationship, family, etc.), and the amount you are masturbating isn't hurting you, why not just enjoy yourself?
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I think the experts say that masturbation is indeed healthy in the absence of real sex.  It relieves stress and promotes healthy endorphons to be released in your system.\nHow much is too much?  No idea on that one, but I would say that if you are doing it all the time and not having sex, it might be a problem.\nIt should be supplementary to intercourse, not exclusive.
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Masturbation - \n\nIt is not a sin. it is one way of enjoying sex by oneself with out going to any other person of the opposite gender.  God will not mind if you Masturbate as he is now aware of what is masturbation and your will be doing it in the bathroom or in a separate room with doors closed. \n\nIt will not hurt anyone as you are not going to  beat anyone with your action. Secondly you are not going to do it in front of others. So why worry. i find your worry is baseless and there is nothing harm to do it.  \n\nNow you should know something about Mastubation. What is it?Masturbation is the manual excitation of the sexual organs, usually to the point of orgasm. It can refer to excitation either by oneself or by another (see mutual masturbation). It is part of a larger set of activities known as autoeroticism which also includes the use of sex toys and non-genital stimulation. There are also masturbation machines used to simulate intercourse. Masturbation and sexual intercourse are the two most common sexual practices, but they are not mutually exclusive (for example, many people find the sight of their partner masturbating highly erotic). Some people are able to achieve orgasm only through masturbation and not sexual intercourse.\n\n[edit] Benefits\nIt is held in many mental health circles that masturbation can relieve depression and lead to a higher sense of self-worth (Hurlbert & Whittaker, 1991). Masturbation can also be particularly useful in relationships where one partner wants more sex than the other — in which case masturbation provides a balancing effect and thus a more harmonious relationship.\n\nOn July 16, 2003, an Australian research team led by Graham Giles of The Cancer Council published a medical study [2] which concluded that frequent masturbation by males may help prevent the development of prostate cancer. The study also indicated that this would be more helpful than ejaculation through sexual intercourse because intercourse can transmit diseases that may increase the risk of cancer instead.\n\nMasturbation is also seen as a sexual technique that protects individuals from the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases such as AIDS. Support for such a view, and for making it part of the American sex education curriculum led to the dismissal of US Surgeon General Joycelyn Elders during the Clinton administration.\n\nSome people actually consider masturbation as a cardiovascular workout. And while doctors have no proof of this actually being true, those suffering from cardiovascular disorders (particularly those recovering from myocardial infarction, or heart attacks) should resume physical activity (including sexual intercourse and masturbation) gradually and with the frequency and rigor in which their physical status will allow. Some doctors will advise those recovering from heart attacks to resume sexual activity (solitary or with a partner) when one is able to climb two flights of stairs without experiencing shortness of breath or chest pain-.
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.the brain does not usually know the difference between masturbating,and actual intercourse. What makes sex good is usually an emotional thing for the person u/r with. Being male is a physical characteristic, so if u were born female, u still are.Anyway, masturbating is a poor way to have an  orgasm. Not only poor, but private and sick. I hope this does'nt't lead to problems with u/r life in the future, such as a pedophile in the making... so stop now, please.
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HELL NO!! That's just some crazy myth some perverted person spread to curb the young and haha old from pleasuring themselves. It's normal in fact, not only does masturbation help you understand what makes you feel good but also helps build stronger hand, wrist and forearm muscle!!! I say keep up the good work!
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Masturbation is perfectly normal and healthy practice for any male . I am surprised at your age you don't masturbate more than once a day . When a male masturbates he stimulates the prostate gland , that helps to add to good prostate health . Men who do not masturbate have a greater risk of prostate cancer as the get older . Just make sure you use lubricant so you do not desensitize you penis and enjoy .
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There is quite a bit of evidence that it is VERY good for your mental and physical health. The incidence of prostate cancer is apparently considerably less on guys that masturbated frequently, especially in their younger years. No doubt that it's normal, healthy and fun...so go for it and enjoy!
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There is a strong taboo against masturbation and a lot of myths have been spread. But actually masturbation is very healty. It's good for both genders but especially for males - it is good for our prostate to have a "release" at least once a day.
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As far as I know, it's normal.  You can't listen to the others.  Masturbation is perfectly healthy, and you can do it as often as you like, even if you're married.  There is the aspect of your wife being okay with it, but if that doesn't present problems then go ahead.  I've personally masturbated eight times in a day once.  Other than the fact that my arm hurt, I was okay.  As long as you and your wife are comfortable, then there's not problem.
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Masturbation as much or as little as you want. I am currently 20 myself and masturbate one to two times a day on average. Sometimes I will skip a day or two and let my body build up with sperm. It will make for a better ejaculation. There is no set number of times that a man should masturbate.  Everybody is different in how often they masturbate. Some do it often, while others do it not so often. Just go with whatever you feel is the right amount of times. Masturbation is safe and a great stress reliever.
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IF YOU MEAN MASTURBATION THEN IT IS IN NO WAY HARMFUL.
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First of all, masturbation does not hurt you.. physically. It can "hurt" you if it becomes addictive.\n\nSecond of all, if you want to stop masturbating, just.. stop. It _shouldn't_ be an addiction or dependacy, therefore _shouldn't_ be hard to stop. If it already is an addiction.. then it's already hurt you, and you just need to either cut back slowly or stop altogether. It'll hurt, but I don't think there's any other way.\n\nBut I guess the real question is "why do you want to stop?".\n\nEdit: And don't listen to the people telling you to find a girlfriend to do it for you, that won't solve your problem. Infact, it'll just give you a shit load of new problems.. go browse the Pregnancy answers board, you'll see what I mean.