Is Masturbation harmful for men's or women's health?

Question

I want to know if masturbation has bad effects on life or human health.Anyone who knwos the consequences Please give me the reasonable answer.Thanks.

Answer 1

Ok. This is one of the questions that you need to look at it from physical aspects of health, as well as, Mental.

1. Physical aspect and Impact

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What is it?
Is masturbation harmful?
What are the other myths surrounding masturbation?
Can one stop masturbating?

What is it?
Masturbation is the stimulation of the sexual organs usually by a person himself, to obtain an orgasm. Though masturbation can be done by partners on one another, the term is more commonly used when sexual satisfaction is provided by self. Most people use their hands to masturbate, but instruments like vibrators and dildoes may also be used. These imitate the movements of the hand and provide sexual pleasure.

Masturbation is a way of releasing pent up sexual energy. Most people start masturbating at the time of puberty. With changes in an individual's hormonal profile during puberty, there is a surge of sexual energy which can be released with the help of masturbation. Masturbation is reported more in males than in females. More than a physiological difference in libido, this may be due to sociological taboos on females. Females also tend to discontinue or reduce masturbation when they form sexual relationships.

Is masturbation harmful?
This is the biggest myth surrounding masturbation. If indulged in moderation, masturbation, on the contrary, is a healthy practice that releases sexual energy. According to certain religious practices and beliefs, masturbation is harmful since it results in the loss of a man's "seeds" and makes him weak. Masturbation in women has largely been ignored in the religious texts. Other myths surrounding the act are that it reduces virility by making the semen less thick thereby reducing the chances of a man to bear children. This is totally untrue. Masturbation does not cause any loss of strength or virility in a person.

What are the other myths surrounding masturbation?
Only males masturbate – this is not true. Females masturbate as much as males do. However, they tend to report it less than males due to the social stigma attached to it. Also it has been observed that females tend to reduce or discontinue masturbation once they get into meaningful sexual relationships.

Masturbation is unhealthy – masturbation per se does not cause any health hazards. It is not an unhealthy habit. However, it may be mentally unhealthy if it assumes obsessive proportions and the individual is unable to think of anything else. It may also have physical repercussions if the instrument used to masturbate is dirty or infected.

Only adolescents masturbate – though the practice usually begins during adolescence, almost all adults practise it at some time or the other.

Masturbation does not provide as much satisfaction as sexual intercourse – sometimes masturbation is more satisfying than the sex act. This is because, during masturbation, an individual is in control of his own movements and can maximize the pleasure according to his or her needs. During sexual intercourse, the degree of satisfaction may, to some extent, lie with the partner.

People masturbate only if they have unfulfilling sexual relationships – people also masturbate for self satisfaction, even when they have fully satisfying sexual relationships.

Can one stop masturbating?
One can stop masturbating if one wants to. Just as one can live without indulging in sex, one can also stop masturbating with some will power. However, since the activity has nothing to be ashamed of and most people do it, there is no scientific reason to discontinue it. If one still wishes to discontinue, then the sexual energy may need to be channelised into alternative physical activities.

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2. Psychology Aspects
A very contradictory topic. Based on professional observation, it has been observed patients that get addicted to this form of sexual action, hence negatively impacting their relations with their partners.

In some cases, frequent masturbator end up to have premature ejaculation during the intimacy with their partner.

The bottom line, everything in life should be at moderate level and balanced.

Answer 2

Its actually the Opposite. It is held in many mental health circles that masturbation can relieve depression and lead to a higher sense of self-worth. For men, it's decreases the chances of Prostate Cancer.

The only negative effects i have heard of is Compulsive masturbation can be part of a sexual addiction syndrome (which i have..LOL) and Phimosis which is "a contracted foreskin (that) may cause trouble by hurting when an attempt is made to pull the foreskin back. In these cases, overly aggressive manipulation of the penis can be problematic. But hope you aint AGGRESSIVELY SPANKING IT!!!

Answer 3

No, absolutely!
Otherwise we all should have problem or be impotent even!
On the contrary, scientists says that a regular sexual life (mastu*bation too) helps the reproductive system to keep healthy, increasing the performance (libido) too.
Somebody even plays more time in a day and there’s no correlation with impotency or erection.
So, don’t worry for that, while you only ought to care to don’t become too much addicted.
Mastu*bation is a normal event, and with the age and stable relation should decrease till vanish slowly.

Answer 4

No. In fact, masturbating has health benefits in both men and women. Heart rate increases, so the heart gets a workout. Also, stress decreases as a result. There is a decreased risk of prostate cancer in men, and the pain from menstrual cramps can decrease in women.

Answer 5

It is beneficial, good, for the health because it helps to relieve your stress! It does not have bad effects. Some people only say that to control you, like a religion (or parents). Just keep it private!

Answer 6

Good God no. It's not bad for you. It's not dirty. It won't give you hairy palms and it won't make you go blind.

Have fun and enjoy.

Answer 7

no.. its actually healthy, and a good way to release endorphins into your system, and you actually feel happier afterwards.

oh, and its SAFE. No having to worry about disease, or pregnancy!!

Answer 8

Yes, but remember, it will grow hair on the palms of your hands.

Answer 9

Anyone not doing it is a lier.....even the priests.

Answer 10

No of course not or everyone would be dead