Does masturbation harm sexual health?

Patient's question:

Patient Gender: Does frequent masturbation affect sexual health?

Doctor's answer:

Hello: It is essential to actively abstain! The dangers and consequences of masturbation
1. Masturbation is a severely damaging act to both the body and spirit. It consumes "essence" (jīng), which is the life-giving foundation and source of blood production, stored in the kidneys that connect to the marrow and brain marrow. Excessive consumption of essence can lead to marrow cavities, insufficient brain marrow, premature aging and early death. Extreme physical weakness is merely a secondary manifestation.
2. The human body is nourished by blood and qi, which come from diet. Unconsumed blood and qi transform into essence during deep sleep and are stored in the kidneys, sealed within the bones for future needs. If consumption is low and savings are high, it is the guarantee of longevity and health; if consumption is high and savings are low, it is the precursor to aging and a short life. Both masturbation and sexual activity manifest as the loss of essence. The excessive accumulation of this loss indicates a decline in quality of life and an early end to the life journey.
3. Masturbation not only damages the body's vitality but also harms the mind, causing mental fatigue, weak willpower, indecisiveness, indecisiveness, irritability, and suspicion and fear. When facing matters, one may either act hastily or withdraw, lacking patience, perseverance, and confidence and courage to succeed. All of these are consequences of insufficient essence unable to transform into qi.