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Sexual Problem In Men!

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Dr. Vinod RainaSexologist • 23 Years Exp.MD - General Medicine
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Five common side effects of masturbation. Some are good and some are bad, you make the choice on how to benefit from the good and steer away from the not so good.

1) Reduces Prostate Cancer - Some studies out there suggest that regular ejaculation, like that done through masturbation, has been shown to reduce the risk of prostate cancer. How much is regular? A 2016 study confirmed that men who ejaculated 21 times or more each month saw a 20 percent decrease in the likelihood of prostate cancer. This is the best of both world - men can fight cancer and do something they love!

2) Mood Improvement - Stress is a killer and often is the result of or leads to poor mental health. Engaging in regular sexual stimulation (solo or with a partner) can lead to several mood-altering benefits. Some of these include the release of built-up stress, relaxation, boosting the mood, and feeling pleasure. These all stimulate the release of dopamine, the feel-good hormone.

3) Physical Improvements - Want to sleep better, perform better, and tone up? Masturbation can help! Not only does it relax participants leading to better sex, but it is also its own kind of workout. It relieves muscle cramping and strengthens the muscles in the pelvis and anal areas. Not only that, but it also puts a man more in touch (no pun intended) which his body and encourages self-esteem and positive body image.

4) Guilt or Shame - Well, there are a few unfavorable side effects and shame is definitely one of them. Many men feel guilt or shame for masturbating due to a whole host of circumstances ranging from religion, social mores, and even fear of upsetting a partner who is threatened by masturbation. Any man who experiences guilt or shame from masturbating should take the time to talk to a professional to work through issues and embrace a healthy attitude toward masturbation.

5) Addiction - Like any other pleasurable experience, masturbation can be addicting. Masturbating too much or with too tight of a grip can reduce sensation and cause performance problems with partners. It can also cause penile injury if a man is not careful.

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