(NSFW) Is masturbation really harmless?

Train your body to respond to lighter “tugging”.

I always thought it was spelled masturbation. And it shouldn’t affect your sex drive any nor should it hurt to ‘take a stand’. You might have some other issue.

It is harmless in the sense that everyone self pleasures from time to time.
It can be harmful if you use masturbation as a way to avoid intimacy with a real partner or as a compulsive way to reduce stress.

Allowing ones libido to build in relation to relations with a partner is the healthier choice and yes, chronic masturbation does satiate ones sex drive and lessen desire.

This is true for both men & women.

At least in males going too long without ejaculating can actually do harm.

Medically/scientifically, I have no idea. I probably should but it wasn’t covered in my class.

I do know that if my boyfriend is turned on too often without that release, either through sex or masturbation, he experiences a lot of pain from buildup.
I also know that if we’ve just had a night of rough sex, he is sore the next day. (supporting @Neizvestnaya ‘s comment).

As far as sex drive afterwards, I think it depends on the person. Some people can be super horny and ready to go only a couple of hours after orgasm, others need to recover for a day or so. And when I say orgasm, I include sex with a person or just masturbation. It also depends a bit on the penis. Specifically: circumcised or not. If uncircumcised, some guys are a little more sensitive to the tugging because of that foreskin. Increasing the effect of rough gestures.

Regarding relationships, I agree with @Coloma.
If you actively enjoy masturbation and sex, a comfortable relationship with your partner should involve discussing it. I don’t see anything wrong with people in relationships masturbating as long as it is addressed, because it can lessen desire and if the partner doesn’t know what’s going on, it can be painful and frustrating.

I was not always of that opinion regarding masturbation. Talking about it more is really the only thing that made me realize it isn’t a problem

Two words: David Carradine.

My God I hope so.

You’re doin’ it wrong.~

No seriously, that isn’t normal. See a doctor if it’s that bad.

I’ve seen a handful of articles basically saying that masturbating too often (2–3 times a week being normal, 7 times a week pushing the limit) can cause hormone imbalances and testicular pain in men. It can apparently make a man fatigued and feel like they have weak muscles. Generally, it just seems to sap the strength out of you.

Of course each person is different, but it seems like a pretty decent standard to pay attention to.

It’s harmless maybe you are not doing it right…

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Like anything else, moderation is the key….....which ironically is probably the fate awaiting this post! :¬(

Over masturbation is bad.
You loose hair, look older, and are more tired in general and your body acts differently.

Masturbation under limit is okay. However you need to make sure there is a discharge of semen periodically to reduce chances of testicular cancer. (That is why we have wet dreams…natures way of ensuring). I think if there is a discharge of once a month it is enough.