One of my friend is suffering from a major problem of masturbation . I want to help him. . He thinks that it is a good thing to do and it is not having any drawbacks . Can you please suggest if it is a harmless activity or not and if it is harmful then how does it effect our body .and if harmless then what are the benefits :)

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