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Is masturbation healthy or unhealthy?

I masturbate 3-4 times per day.
I always achieve an orgasm.
Is it healthy or unhealthy?
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Superb Opinion

  • Unhealthy.

    It's the leading cause of depression and sexual problems in young adults.

    While a flick of the tulip now and then isn't an issue. It's when you crave and develop the habit as a "necessity," that you need to see a therapist before you spiral.

    In young brains there is only so much dopamine and serotonin to impact, over and above the other chemicals and hormones going on in the brain. By expending so much for such little return you're really wasting those "happy chemicals," when you could be doing a lot more productive work and learning/developing as well.

    Of course, if your life goal is to be a pornstar/escort/housewife, then flick away and get the practice in. But if you start developing mental issues, then that would be the first habit to target.

Most Helpful Guy

  • How is it unhealthy? If you do it too much, it hurts, and your body 'rebels'! If you do it, and love it, studies have shown it lowers blood pressure, enhances calm, and produces a general state of relaxation, and satisfaction, for men and women!
    It is SUPER, and TOTALLY COMMON, and TOTALLY OK, at your age, to just love those feelings, and even explore, and find other things you like too!!
    Later, you might meet some, and knowing those things, and what you like, will be really helpful, and enjoyable!!

Most Helpful Girls

  • I will leave an article here, but a little clip out of the conclusions is this:
    Masturbating may have many benefits for your mind and body. Despite the possibility of addiction, there are no harmful side effects.

    https://www.healthline.com/health/masturbation-side-effects#takeaway
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    It's so healthy to masturbate and experiment with yourself and enjoy your own body. Reaching an orgasm is good for you in so many ways, don't be afraid of enjoying this part of yourself.

    • Well said! :)

  • It is perfectly healthy and is a normal pleasure, so long as it does not adversely impact whatever else you need to be doing each day.

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What Girls & Guys Said

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  • 1 Corinthians 7: 2 says:
    Nevertheless, to avoid fornication, let every man have his own wife, and let every woman have her own husband.

    It is a sin to masturbate.

  • Its only un healthy if you do it by yourself so if your looking to do it with someone I just raised my. Um my hand lol

  • you are normal. It is healthy and it feels great. As you know all young guys master ate frequently... they just won't admit it.

  • Wash your hands regularly and empty your bladder just prior and if you really want to protect yourself from any potential infections, grow out your pubic hair. Pubic hair is mother nature's protection against infections.
    Other than that, there is very little health concern about what and how often you are doing it.

  • You must have a very high sex drive, which is especially healthy !

    Do you ever manage to have multiple orgasms from a single masturbation session?

    • Yes. I often get multiple orgasms when I masturbate in a single session. The pleasure is unreal. It is the best ever feeling. It goes on for ages.

    • Wowww ! That sounds soooo hot. Have you/do you ever masturbate (d) with a guy/friend, together in person?

    • by the way, could you follow me?

  • Unhealthy, ungodly, and immoral. I'm not judging but that's what your spouse is for

  • Totally natural and it is nothing wrong with it. According to the research it is healthy as it release some hormones every orgasm and it is good for you and your mind. There is nothing wrong with that. I masturbate everyday as well.

  • It's normal and healthy as long as it isn't taking over your life. Abstaining just leads to frustration and a waste of time focusing on abstention. Make yourself happy and don't worry about it. As a guy, I prefer women who masturbate because 1) they have a healthy sex drive and 2) they know what works for them.

  • Maybe you should do less. At least too much masturbation maybe unhealthy. Although it makes more fun and is more satisfying in my opinion if you don't do it too often :)

  • That's perfectly fine.

  • Just sounds like you have a high sex drive to me, totally fine 🙂

  • 100% healthy as long as, just like any other activity, it doesn't cause other negative problems

  • Nah, you're good. Why would it be unhealthy?

  • That’s too much like a sexual addiction you have way too much time on your hands

  • Can't say for sure

  • healthy but that seems like a lot for a girl, more than i do it even (once a day, sometimes twice)

  • Its been proven that masturbation is good for stress, so enjoy yourself!!!

  • You are still young; so I think it is OK.
    It is healthy as long as it doesn't interfere or rule your life.
    Enjoy your sexual energy; as you get older, it will fade away (as in my case)

  • It becomes unhealthy when your “parts” are inflamed/swollen from too much friction

  • Its healthy making sure everything works

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