I'm unmarried and usually masturbate 2 or 3 times a week. I'm worried if this could affect my health or sexual life in the future. Is there anything I should do to stop or reduce it? Could it be causing any internal issues that I should know about?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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Masturbation, in moderation, is a normal and healthy part of human sexuality, and it's unlikely to cause significant harm to your physical or sexual health; however, excessive masturbation can lead to issues like fatigue, guilt, or decreased sensitivity; to maintain a healthy balance, consider setting limits, engaging in other hobbies, and practicing relaxation techniques,

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I'm 23 and sometimes I struggle to control this habit. I've heard from others that doing this can mean losing sperm in the future, and it's really worrying me. Could you help clarify this for me?

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