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    Posted on: 08/01/2002

    Question

    I would like to ask a few questions...
    • can masturbation cause any problems to the penis?
    • does it decrease sperm?

    Answer

    Masturbation does not cause any problems with the penis. That said, excessive rubbing of the skin anywhere will cause redness and swelling and discomfort which will pass with "rest", or decreasing irritation.

    Very rarely will the penis be broken. This can happen with vigorous sex in odd positons, but I have never heard of this with masturbation, although theoretically it is possible. In these cases the person has to see a urologist to have it fixed.

    Each time there is an ejaculation, or you come, the reservoir of sperm goes down a bit. It is replaced fairly quickly however. Nevertheless it is possible to use the supply entirely. In this case you just wait a few days and it is made up again.




    Answered By:
    William Page , M.D.


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