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Masturbation is usually normal and does not cause physical harm, weakness, infertility, erectile dysfunction, blindness, acne, or mental illness. Those are common myths.
Possible minor effects, usually from doing it very often or roughly, include:
  • Temporary skin irritation, soreness, chafing, or swelling of the genitals
  • A short-lived decrease in sensitivity after repeated stimulation
  • Fatigue if it disrupts sleep
  • Guilt, anxiety, or distress because of personal, cultural, or religious beliefs
  • Less satisfaction with partnered sex in some people if they use a very specific, intense technique that a partner cannot replicate
  • Rare injury if objects are inserted or used unsafely
It may be a problem if it becomes hard to control and interferes with school, work, relationships, sleep, or daily life.
See a clinician if you have persistent genital pain, bleeding, sores, swelling, discharge, pain with orgasm/ejaculation, or if sexual behavior feels compulsive or causes significant distress. A Cleveland Clinic overview likewise notes that masturbation has no severe side effects for most people.
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