Young Men's HealthThanks for your question! Masturbation is normal and the most natural way to learn about your body and what feels sexually satisfying. It is also a way to relieve stress. However, there … read more
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I’m 14 and I don’t know if I masturbate the right way, please help.
There is no right or wrong way to masturbate. If it feels pleasurable and isn’t hurting you, then you are doing it fine. In fact, like most things, it takes … read more
I masturbate very often, maybe 4 or 5 times a day. Is that normal? A lot of people in my grade seem to think that sexual stuff like that is weird, but I love the feeling. Should I do anything differently?
Thanks for your question. Masturbation is a normal and a natural way to learn about your body and what feels sexually satisfying. Generally, frequent masturbation isn’t harmful; however, your genitals … read more
Is it harmful to masturbate every day?
Thanks for asking this question. Masturbating every day has no harmful physical or emotional effects. This is true whether or not you ejaculate (cum.) In fact, there are many positive … read more
I masturbate and I don’t want my parents to notice. Should I ejaculate in my underwear, a sock or use a towel? I know it’s considered OK but I still don’t want them to know. Please help.
Thanks for your question! It’s great that you realize that it’s normal to masturbate. It may be difficult to imagine but your parents probably assume that you masturbate because they … read more
I haven’t had sex yet, but I ejaculate every day. Will I run out of semen?
Masturbation is not harmful and it will not affect your body’s ability to make semen (the fluid that the sperm is in) or sperm, so you won’t “run out.” In … read more
Most of my friends masturbate. I tried it, but I think I’m doing it wrong because I didn’t get any pleasure out of it. Is something wrong with me?
Masturbation or rubbing your genitals is a natural way to learn about your body. Some guys do it, and others don’t. Either way, it takes practice to find out what … read more
I have an younger skinny brother who is 12 and I’m 13. He has a bigger flaccid penis than me and gets more girls than me. I’m bigger and wider than him in body size, should I be ashamed?
I haven’t had one girlfriend this year and I get depressed sometimes. He has had 4 girlfriends this year. I just need help, I’m not thinking anything suicidal or harming … read more
Does masturbation cause depression or any other health problems?
The act of masturbation does not cause depression or any other health problem except occasional genital irritation, which is not dangerous. Some cultures and religions frown upon masturbation, so sometimes people feel badly … read more
I recently started masturbating a lot and I have done it once every day this year. I wanted to know if it’s healthy to do so. Also I don’t know what the sticky goo that comes out when I finish masturbating is.
This question comes up a lot. Masturbating is a very natural and common activity—in fact far more guys do it then don’t do it. It is completely safe and a … read more