Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: I feel that my genitalia are not as strong as before, but upon close examination, there doesn't seem to be any problem. I wonder if it's because of masturbation over the past year that has caused issues with my genitalia. Please let me know if my current masturbation frequency has led to early ejaculation. Is it too frequent? Actually, it still stands straight, but I'm unsure if it works properly when used.Current general condition: Good, it can stand straight, and it remains straight after ejaculation.
Medical history: Self-blame, worry.
Previous diagnoses and treatment history and outcomes: Previously very healthy.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, to determine if masturbation is excessive, first check if you experience symptoms such as overall fatigue, lack of concentration, and soreness in the waist and knees the next day; second, observe if you attempt to stimulate the penis during masturbation but fail to achieve an erection. If this occurs, you should reduce the frequency of masturbation and pay attention to rest.We have repeatedly emphasized that masturbation is harmless, but it is important to clarify: having a correct understanding of masturbation and engaging in it in a moderate and appropriate manner is what makes it harmless. If you continue to masturbate but persist in viewing it as a "bad habit" or "dirty" and develop unhealthy habits such as inhibiting ejaculation, it may negatively impact your future sexual life. Masturbation should be done naturally—when you have sexual desire, you can masturbate to relieve sexual tension, but you must not indulge excessively.
The frequency of masturbation varies from person to person, changing with individual physical and mental conditions, time, location, and the intensity of stimulation received. There is no fixed standard.