I'm 16 and have been masturbating quite a bit, sometimes up to three times a day. I've noticed that the veins on my penis are becoming more pronounced and seem to be multiplying. Every day, a new vein seems to pop up, and a couple of them are really thick and very visible, even when I'm not aroused. Could you help me understand why this is happening?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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MBBS
5+ Yrs

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ITS NORMAL

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Answered 04/07/2025

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