Masturbation is now widely accepted and openly discussed as a way to satisfy sexual needs. However, excessive masturbation can have negative impacts on physical, mental, and neurological health. So, what are the harmful effects of excessive masturbation?
1. What is excessive masturbation?
Masturbation (also known as self-pleasure) is the act of stimulating one's own genitals with hands or tools to create pleasure, in order to satisfy sexual needs. Masturbation often begins in men from the age of 15 onwards because at this time the male hormone testosterone begins to develop strongly and dominates sexual desire, urging men to find ways to stimulate the genitals to satisfy their own needs.
So, what constitutes excessive masturbation? For men, a healthy frequency is typically considered to be 1-2 times per week. Here are some signs that you may be masturbating excessively:
Masturbating multiple times a day and constantly thinking about sex.
Preferring masturbation to sexual intercourse.
Feeling tired, difficulty concentrating, and experiencing regret after masturbating.
2. What are the harmful effects of excessive masturbation?
2.1 Causes prostate and urinary tract diseases
Masturbating many times a day can easily cause bacteria to have the opportunity to spread from the hands to the genitals, then multiply, leading to urinary tract infections, chronic prostatitis with symptoms such as: frequent urination during the day, cloudy urine, genital itching, discomfort, etc. Frequent masturbation leading to blood in the urine is a rare case, but can happen if masturbating too much. The main cause is also due to inflammation of the genitals. In addition, "masturbation" with high frequency leading to frequent ejaculation will damage kidney essence, increasing the risk of kidney disease.
2.2 Decreased quality of sexual intercourse and fertility
Masturbating for a long time makes it more difficult for the male genitals to ejaculate during actual intercourse, requiring strong stimulation from the hand to ejaculate. From there, the genitals appear many dangerous symptoms such as erectile dysfunction, more seriously, impotence.
On the contrary, there are cases of long-term masturbation abuse that cause the mind to always be in a state of excitement and the sexual sensation center is inhibited, and ejaculation can occur with just a slight external stimulation. This is a condition of premature ejaculation that men often encounter. If it occurs frequently, it can easily make the partner feel unsatisfied, affecting the quality of life.
Furthermore, excessive masturbation can reduce sperm count by half and decrease sperm motility and viability, significantly impairing male fertility.
2.3 Psychological Impact
Excessive masturbation can easily lead to addiction, with thoughts constantly revolving around sex and self-gratification. Frequent masturbation can negatively affect the central nervous system and lead to various symptoms such as testicular pain, memory loss, and general weakness. Notably, numerous studies on masturbation have shown that individuals with a masturbation addiction have lower concentration levels compared to those who masturbate less frequently.
Furthermore, after each instance of masturbation, men often experience feelings of guilt as they are aware that this behavior is not considered appropriate. Although society has become more open-minded about masturbation, many individuals still perceive it as a sinful act and harbor feelings of guilt and self-loathing.
2.4 Decreased Interest in Real Sexual Relations
Frequent masturbation can lead to a decrease in men's interest and curiosity in having sex with their partners. The primary reason is that self-stimulation to achieve pleasure has become a habit that is difficult to break. This significantly impacts the happiness of couples, especially married couples.
Generally, masturbation in men is not a bad thing as many people mistakenly believe. The key is to regulate your masturbation habits so that they are moderate. Avoiding excessive masturbation can have negative impacts on your health and sexual performance.
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