I am 32 years male diagnosed with L5 S1 disc protrusion, annular tear in T11-12 disc and lateral bulge at T12 L1 disc a week back. I have been advised 3 weeks bed rest. Am I allowed to have sex or masturbate during this recovery? Or should I wait for a few weeks?

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