Young Men's Health
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Articles Tagged: masturbation
Is masturbation good or bad?
Masturbation, or rubbing your genitals, is a natural way to learn about your body and what feels sexually satisfying. Lots of guys masturbate, and others don’t. Different religions have different … read more
Should your parents know you masturbate?
Masturbation is common and a normal part of healthy sexual development, and it should always be done privately. While most teens don’t discuss masturbation with their parents, others may want … read more
Is occasional masturbation safe during adolescence?
Yes. Occasional masturbation is safe – regardless of whether you’re a teen or an adult. The only time that masturbation may be considered harmful is if you’re irritating your genitals … read more
I’ve never masturbated. Is that a bad thing?
No – this isn’t a bad thing. Some of guys masturbate, and others don’t. If you don’t feel like you want to masturbate, that’s completely fine – it’s a personal … read more
I got a girl pregnant and now I’m having trouble masturbating. What should I do?
I got some girl pregnant and ever since she told me about it I can’t get hard and masturbate. I’m afraid to tell my doctor. What should I do? The … read more
Is masturbation during the week bad? What’s its effect on body growth?
You might have heard some things about masturbation, such as that it causes you to go blind, or for hair to become infertile. These are all myths – masturbation won’t … read more
Does masturbation cause pimples?
You might have heard some things about masturbation, such as that it causes pimples, infertility, or hair on the palms of your hands. The good news is that these are … read more
Can I get an STD from mutual masturbation with my partner?
Typically, STDs (also called STIs- sexually transmitted infections) are spread during vaginal, anal or oral sex. However, there are STDs such as HPV, herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, and pubic lice that … read more
What can I do to get rid of premature ejaculation? I’m too embarrassed to ask my doctor!
First let’s make sure your expectations are realistic. Many young men ejaculate within a minute or two of getting an erection. As you get older, the time between the start … read more