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pronua · 26th Sep 2011, 05:10 PM

I've heard that masturbation is a healthy habit, but is there anything risky about not doing it? I've never done it before in my life and I read somewhere that masturbation can prevent prostate cancer.

Nazo · 26th Sep 2011, 05:38 PM

Yes.
A study done in Australia found that men who ejaculated at least five times per week were 1/3 less likely to develop prostate cancer, and people who masturbate tend to have lower blood pressures.
It also can help with depression as well as provide other psychological benefits.

Ridiculous · 26th Sep 2011, 10:05 PM

I need to get cracking.. it's been ages #toomuchinformation
No wonder I've been feeling pretty crappy lately.

PerfectInsanity · 26th Sep 2011, 10:17 PM

A little non-sequitur, but with other animals some use masturbation/self-fellatio as a means of preventing STD's. I saw a nature documentary video that suggested manatees will give themselves oral right after sex to attempt to flush out transmitted diseases. I don't know if any studies have actually proven lower rates of STD's (how effective it is). Even if that theory is not true, it's interesting to see similar behavior in other animals.

splattered · 26th Sep 2011, 10:38 PM

I would say some masturbation is unhealthy for your sex life...like if you look at a lot of crazy porn and suddenly it requires a donkey a girl that looks like emma watson and two fighting chickens to get off and you need that stimulation regularly then you may have developed a problem or two

needshelp · 26th Sep 2011, 11:17 PM

it is. don't ever stop doing it. there's people outthere that try to come up with a lot of nonsense theories about how masturbation is harmful, not doing it will make you more social and a whole lot of mess when in reality, masturbation is harmless and has nothing to do with your anxiety or shyness.

**Gerry** · 26th Sep 2011, 11:57 PM

Yeah, as far as I've heard it can be beneficial with depression and help you lower blood pressure.

Porphyrogenitus · 27th Sep 2011, 01:29 AM

It's also fairly effective to help you get to sleep.

Mad Man L · 27th Sep 2011, 01:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Porphyrogenitus

It's also fairly effective to help you get to sleep.

...for men only.

Because post-orgasm, chemicals are released which makes one sleepy. Bear in mind the "exercise" on the journey there may make you more awake if it takes a while.

Austin · 27th Sep 2011, 02:37 AM

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Originally Posted by splattered

I would say some masturbation is unhealthy for your sex life...like if you look at a lot of crazy porn and suddenly it requires a donkey a girl that looks like emma watson and two fighting chickens to get off and you need that stimulation regularly then you may have developed a problem or two

There's a difference between masturbation and porn. They don't always go together. Masturbation may be healthy; looking at porn is something different.

pronua · 27th Sep 2011, 12:04 PM

I know it's healthy to do, but my question is are there any risks associated with not doing it?

HazMattic_Force · 27th Sep 2011, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by splattered

I would say some masturbation is unhealthy for your sex life...like if you look at a lot of crazy porn and suddenly it requires a donkey a girl that looks like emma watson and two fighting chickens to get off and you need that stimulation regularly then you may have developed a problem or two

this made my day

Steve712 · 27th Sep 2011, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Ridiculous

I need to get cracking.. it's been ages #toomuchinformation
No wonder I've been feeling pretty crappy lately.

Keep in mind that though masturbation can reduce stress, a lack of masturbation doesn't create stress.

---------- Post added 27th Sep 2011 at 04:18 PM ----------

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Originally Posted by pronua

I know it's healthy to do, but my question is are there any risks associated with not doing it?

No, but there are psychological effects if you feel obligated not to or guilty about even the idea of it. There's no risk to physical harm if you don't masturbate.

**Owen** · 27th Sep 2011, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pronua

I know it's healthy to do, but my question is are there any risks associated with not doing it?

If you never masturbate, your body will eventually discharge of that built-up sperm through wet dreams (ejaculating while asleep), so there's no risk of "critical sperm build-up".

pronua · 27th Sep 2011, 01:44 PM

oh ok thanks everyone.

**KaraBulut** · 27th Sep 2011, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by pronua

I've heard that masturbation is a healthy habit, but is there anything risky about not doing it? I've never done it before in my life and I read somewhere that masturbation can prevent prostate cancer.

Like most things, there's a balance between "enough" and "too much".

Masturbation isn't unhealthy and as the others mentioned, there's evidence that regular sexual activity- alone or with a partner is healthy.

The important thing is to not overdo it. Jacking off is not a replacement for a healthy social life and for adults, it shouldn't be a replacement for a healthy sex life. And you should not do it the point that you cause yourself physical injury.

Quote:

Originally Posted by pronua

I know it's healthy to do, but my question is are there any risks associated with not doing it?

For the short term, no.

If you don't have any available partner, it is healthy for both a fantasy life and for sexual release.... but again, moderation is the key.

Sculpture21 · 27th Sep 2011, 09:51 PM

Question for girls .....because I’ve never asked ....

How much is normal for a female ?

J Snow · 28th Sep 2011, 02:36 AM

We actually just discussed masturbation in a class of mine yesterday. To quote my professor "98% of men admitted to having masturbated and the other 2% are lying."

Not only is it perfectly natural, its increases a male's reproductive success by clearing the body of dead sperm cells and making room for newer healthier ones. This may be kind not be important to you, especially being gay and all, but it does explain that their is perfectly natural explanation for why pretty much every man on the planet at least HAS masturbated.

seeksanctuary · 1st Oct 2011, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by KaraBulut

[Jacking off is not a replacement for a healthy social life and for adults, it shouldn't be a replacement for a healthy sex life.

Question, but what if someone doesn't -want- to have a sexual relationship with another person? What if someone prefers to be solo? I just don't see why it couldn't be a healthy sex life in and of itself, if a person simply doesn't have any inclination to be in a sexual relationship with other people.

seven crows · 1st Oct 2011, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by The Lewder

Quote:

Originally Posted by Porphyrogenitus

It's also fairly effective to help you get to sleep.

...for men only.

I beg to differ.

---------- Post added 1st Oct 2011 at 09:46 PM ----------

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Originally Posted by Sculpture21

Question for girls .....because I’ve never asked ....

How much is normal for a female ?

IDK, I guess it depends on the person?

26th Sep 2011, 05:10 PM	#1
pronua Member Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: 1 person Location: Atlanta Age: 15 Posts: 87 Join Date: Sep 2011	Masturbation healthy? I've heard that masturbation is a healthy habit, but is there anything risky about not doing it? I've never done it before in my life and I read somewhere that masturbation can prevent prostate cancer.

26th Sep 2011, 05:38 PM	#2
Nazo Janis Ian's Lesbian Crush Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Facebook, not hiding at college Location: Michigan Age: 19 Posts: 2,071 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: Masturbation healthy? Yes. A study done in Australia found that men who ejaculated at least five times per week were 1/3 less likely to develop prostate cancer, and people who masturbate tend to have lower blood pressures. It also can help with depression as well as provide other psychological benefits. __________________ are you feeling like a prisoner are you living life the way you want giving time to ones you love are you giving time to who you are

26th Sep 2011, 10:05 PM	#3
Ridiculous EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Friends Location: New Zealand Age: 20 Posts: 935 Join Date: Dec 2010	Re: Masturbation healthy? I need to get cracking.. it's been ages #toomuchinformation No wonder I've been feeling pretty crappy lately.

26th Sep 2011, 10:17 PM	#4
PerfectInsanity Now I know I'm living for who I am Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay dude Out Status: Most family & friends; more in due time Location: Arizona Age: 25 Posts: 161 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Masturbation healthy? A little non-sequitur, but with other animals some use masturbation/self-fellatio as a means of preventing STD's. I saw a nature documentary video that suggested manatees will give themselves oral right after sex to attempt to flush out transmitted diseases. I don't know if any studies have actually proven lower rates of STD's (how effective it is). Even if that theory is not true, it's interesting to see similar behavior in other animals. __________________ "You do what you love and fuck the rest"--Little Miss Sunshine

26th Sep 2011, 10:38 PM	#5
splattered Banned Regular Member Gender: Male Orientation: Questioning Out Status: Not very Location: Texas Age: 23 Posts: 86 Join Date: Aug 2010	Re: Masturbation healthy? I would say some masturbation is unhealthy for your sex life...like if you look at a lot of crazy porn and suddenly it requires a donkey a girl that looks like emma watson and two fighting chickens to get off and you need that stimulation regularly then you may have developed a problem or two

26th Sep 2011, 11:17 PM	#6
needshelp really likes you Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: out to some, not family and friends though Location: in a closet near you Age: 25 Posts: 691 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Masturbation healthy? it is. don't ever stop doing it. there's people outthere that try to come up with a lot of nonsense theories about how masturbation is harmful, not doing it will make you more social and a whole lot of mess when in reality, masturbation is harmless and has nothing to do with your anxiety or shyness.

26th Sep 2011, 11:57 PM	#7
Gerry We're all a little mad! EC Moderator Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: Some people Location: Las Vegas Age: 24 Posts: 5,551 Join Date: Jan 2008	Re: Masturbation healthy? Yeah, as far as I've heard it can be beneficial with depression and help you lower blood pressure. __________________ "Everybody's journey is individual. If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality".-James Baldwin

27th Sep 2011, 01:29 AM	#8
Porphyrogenitus Kalos Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: If you think of a spectrum... yellow/green Location: Brisbane, QLD Age: 21 Posts: 290 Join Date: Jun 2009	Re: Masturbation healthy? It's also fairly effective to help you get to sleep.

27th Sep 2011, 12:04 PM	#11
pronua Member Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: 1 person Location: Atlanta Age: 15 Posts: 87 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Masturbation healthy? I know it's healthy to do, but my question is are there any risks associated with not doing it?

27th Sep 2011, 01:44 PM	#15
pronua Member Full Member Gender: Male Orientation: Gay Out Status: 1 person Location: Atlanta Age: 15 Posts: 87 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Masturbation healthy? oh ok thanks everyone.

27th Sep 2011, 09:51 PM	#17
Sculpture21 Member Regular Member Gender: Female Orientation: Questioning Out Status: Not out at all Posts: 21 Join Date: Sep 2011	Re: Masturbation healthy? Question for girls .....because I’ve never asked .... How much is normal for a female ?

28th Sep 2011, 02:36 AM	#18
J Snow EC Addict Regular Member Gender: Sex - Male, Gender -Female/bigender/not quite sure Orientation: Primarily interested in men. Out Status: fairly out about sexuality, gender not so much Location: Des Moines, Iowa Age: 22 Posts: 1,392 Join Date: Aug 2011	Re: Masturbation healthy? We actually just discussed masturbation in a class of mine yesterday. To quote my professor "98% of men admitted to having masturbated and the other 2% are lying." Not only is it perfectly natural, its increases a male's reproductive success by clearing the body of dead sperm cells and making room for newer healthier ones. This may be kind not be important to you, especially being gay and all, but it does explain that their is perfectly natural explanation for why pretty much every man on the planet at least HAS masturbated.

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