Patient's question:
What constitutes excessive masturbation?I only do it once a week, and it's just one ejaculation.
Now, even when my penis is erect, it's not very hard, and I finish within less than a minute. Moreover, it's hard to get it erect again.
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.Masturbation is harmless, but it is important to understand that it is only harmless when approached with the correct mindset and practiced in a moderate manner. If you continue to view masturbation as a "bad habit" or "dirty" despite engaging in it, and develop unhealthy habits such as inhibiting ejaculation, it may negatively impact your future sexual life. Masturbation should be natural—engage in it to alleviate sexual tension when you feel the urge, but avoid indulging excessively.
The frequency of masturbation varies from person to person, changing with physical condition, mental state, time, location, and the intensity of stimulation, among other factors. There is no fixed standard.