2007-01-23 00:21:47 · 10 answers · asked by akashvhegde 1 in Health ➔ Men's Health
NO SIDE EFFECTS BUT READ THIS :- Masturbation. Most people do it — yet so many people worry about doing it! That's because there are a lot of myths out there that masturbation is dirty, dangerous, or something to be embarrassed about doing. But the truth is, masturbation is safe and healthy, and it's here to stay. People of all ages do it. Guys do it, and girls do it too. Single people and people in relationships do it. Some people do it a few times a day, and some do it a few times a year. Let's get to the bottom of some of the masturbation myths that make people so anxious about being caught red-handed.
Myth #1: Masturbation is unhealthy.
Maybe you've heard that masturbation makes you blind or damages your sex organs. This couldn't be further from the truth. Masturbation is not physically harmful in any way. In fact, it has a number of physical and mental health benefits — here are just a few:
Masturbation releases stress and physical tension. Many people masturbate to relax, and it can help some people fall asleep.
Orgasms — whether they're from masturbation or sex play with a partner — can act as a natural painkiller. One study from 2001 found that orgasm can ease migraines faster than medication. Some women masturbate to relieve menstrual cramps. Research has also shown that orgasms may even prevent endometriosis, a disease of the uterine lining.
One recent study found that frequent ejaculation from masturbating may reduce a man's chances of developing prostate cancer.
Plus, masturbation is the ultimate form of safer sex — there is no risk of pregnancy or infection.
Myth #2: Only people who can't "get any" masturbate.
Here's an interesting fact — people who have regular sex partners actually masturbate more often than those who don't. Some people are concerned when they find out their partners masturbate — they wonder, "Why would someone masturbate when they could just have sex? Does this mean that my partner isn't attracted to me?" But many people — both in relationships and single — masturbate when their partners are unavailable. Some use masturbation as a kind of "dress rehearsal," to learn more about what they find pleasurable. People can learn about their bodies through masturbating, and this can help them communicate better with their partners about what they enjoy sexually.
Myth #3: Girls don't masturbate.
Some people think that it's OK for guys to masturbate and have sex, but that girls shouldn't. Unfortunately, our society is often more comfortable with men expressing their sexuality than with women, so many girls are taught not to masturbate — or not to admit to doing it. But the truth is, girls and women do masturbate, and there's no reason they shouldn't. In fact, one study showed that women who masturbate have higher self-esteem than those who don't.
Myth #4: It's bad to masturbate every day.
Some people masturbate every day — or even more than once a day. That's fine. So is there such a thing as "too much" masturbation? According to counselors, it's only when masturbation gets in the way of daily activities — like going to school or work, or meeting friends — that it would be considered "too much." And not many people have that problem. Also, some people worry that masturbating frequently will affect a girl's fertility or a guy's ability to produce sperm. It doesn't. A guy may find that he has less volume of semen if he ejaculates frequently, and his semen may contain less sperm. But that doesn't mean that his sperm count will be reduced in the future. The testicles produce and store sperm beginning at puberty, and sperm production continues through most of adult life.
So forget those rumors of hairy palms and shrinking penises. Masturbation is a safe and healthy way to relieve sexual tension, explore our sexuality, and discover what feels good. Let's give ourselves a hand — or two!
2007-01-23 00:30:35 · answer #1 · answered by bisexualmale s 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The only side effects of such activity are either neurotic (like embarrassment of being discovered, addiction to the practice, learned sensate response (quick climax), or physical manifestations such as overuse of one hand over the other, penile bending and so forth.
The remedy is realizing that self gratification is a lesser entity than having 'real' sex and laying off the activity -- or at least curtailing it to some reasonable level.
However, the practice in and of itself is without side effects and requires no remedy when indulged in moderation.
His need to share the information with you presents it's own set of minor neurotic idiopathic considerations which likewise are fairly insignificant.
2007-01-23 00:36:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The remedy? Are you j/k?
GROSS!
The only "side effect" to masturbation is Success at what you are trying to achieve......orgasm and release. STOP MSTRBTG until you understand whats up, and the only KnOwN remedy for this condition is to do the real thing, with your spouse, AFTER you are MARRIED.
2007-01-23 00:30:27 · answer #3 · answered by º§€V€Nº 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No side effects, just enjoyment. No remedy is required, it is a normal healthy behavior. Plus it is his business to do what he wants to do, and you should not judge him. The vast majority of adult and teen males masterbate, or have in the past.
2007-01-23 14:37:18 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ur frend jus randomly tells u stuff like this? u must be one close pair.
Jimmy: Hey John, guss what!
John: What Jimmy?
Jimmy: I masturbate!!!
John: *awkward silence*
Jimmy: Isn't that great?
John (trying to recover): umm......
but seriously ur obviously talking about yourself here so lets not beat around the bush. no side effects or nuthin, perfectly safe
2007-01-23 12:23:30 · answer #5 · answered by joe w 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No side effects and no remedy. It's completely healthy and normal.
2007-01-23 00:55:50 · answer #6 · answered by Morning Glory 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If masturbation was not healthy, the entire population of the world would have died out centuries ago.
Everyone does it, admit it or not.
2007-01-23 01:00:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe your friend would like to masturbate you
2007-01-23 01:31:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
as far as i know there are no side effects.if he wants to try to stop he could get himself a girlfriend to do the job for him.
2007-01-23 00:27:10 · answer #9 · answered by trueblue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
there are no side effects.
2007-01-23 00:58:09 · answer #10 · answered by hpnvidia000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋