Patient's question:
I am 23 years old, but I have been masturbating for five years. I am very worried that this might affect my future sexual life. I already have a girlfriend, but I am afraid it will affect our intimate life, so I have never taken action. What should I do?Doctor's answer:
The process of masturbation and sexual intercourse ejaculation is exactly the same. Since moderate sexual activity does not cause any problems, moderate masturbation is also safe. First, do not have prejudice against masturbation, nor should you feel guilty or inferior, because masturbation is an important sign of sexual maturity. If an adult, regardless of gender, does not masturbate, it is very likely that they have a physiological or psychological problem, and this is absolutely true. Persist in moderate masturbation, which benefits without harm, and even after marriage, masturbation is a beneficial supplement to regular sexual activity. We strongly oppose the general claim that masturbation is harmful, as this is a manifestation of ignorance, especially as most Chinese people hold the mistaken belief that "one drop of semen is equivalent to ten drops of blood." Of course, excessive masturbation should be avoided. The simplest criterion for determining whether it is excessive is whether you have ample energy to work and study after masturbation, and whether you experience any other discomforts. If you feel any discomfort after masturbation, such as drowsiness or fatigue, it suggests that you have masturbated excessively and need to control the frequency.