I'm 22 now, and I've been masturbating since I was 13. I just can't seem to stop, especially when I'm feeling stressed. I'm starting to worry about whether this is normal or if it's something I should be concerned about long-term. Is it okay to use it as a stress reliever, or could it negatively impact my health or well-being?

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I'm curious about whether it's normal to masturbate regularly, like once a day or a few times a week. I've started doing it again after a few years of stopping, and while it doesn't mess with my daily routine or work, I do feel more relaxed afterward. Should I be worried about this habit or is it okay to continue as long as it's not affecting my life adversely?

doing it daily is not good . Do itonce in a week ,if you are habituated to it

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Chronic illness, emotional problems(anxiety,depression etc) financial issues, lack of confidence, traumatic event in the past

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Communicative behaviors are of four types such as Aggressive, Assertive, Passive and Passive-aggressive.

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