Side effects of chronic masterbation

[iam_david]

I've always been of the mind that masterbation is safe and healthy as long as a significant other is not being neglected because of it. However I'm currently writing an article, and would like to make sure I'm not steering readers wrong. Litteraly hours of surfing the net has not yielded any long term side effects of chronic masterbation, aside from chaffing of the skin, which of course is not long term and would only occur with very vigorous or very chronic masterbation.

Please get back to me with any information on the effects of chronic masterbation, what would be a normal range for how many times an average male masterbates, what would be the effects of masterbating a great deal more or less, if any.

I apologize if you have answered this before, I did look at several threads on different aspects of masterbation, but nothing that answered this question directly.

Thank you,

[Sugar82]

Hi, i've been masterbating a lot in the early days.i'm 27 now and the problem i've been facing for the last four or five years is that whenever i'm thinking of having sex or intimating a very thin and slimy liquid starts leaking from my penis and its not jst once it always there and it really makes me worried. Its not the main ejaculation but jst an oily stuff.
I've seen doctors couple of times but they said its normal like lubrication sort of stuff but i feel in myself  that there may be something wrong.
Regards,
Mr S

[sweaty1]

what about its effect on girl or women ? do it hv any bad effect on them or nothing i wish anyone who knows about this subject would tell.

[AnotherPerson]

This isn't made up to spark up 'whoas' or anything so keep that in mind. I have been an extreme chronic masterbator for about 5 years now. I usually masterbate twice a day, sometimes even three(and sometimes 4-6 but that's rare). I have skipped maybe 8 days in total in the total span of the last 5 years. Whats my situation? Im 17 and started when I was 12. I'm a virgin so I'm scared sex won't stimulate me. I know I should just stop but it kills times and is an addictive habit. I'm a guy. I'm aware of the perverted implications this thread may carry but I'm here for suggestions, not mockery. Thanks.

[mami1323]

I believe if you take so much time to masterbate that it interferes with your daily life and you can't function in a "normal" way, than it is a problem.  I think perhaps can lead to some sort of sexual addiction.  Try seeking a therapist.

[Dude_Dante]

I love to masterbate. It's not how often I bate, but that I edge (masterbating for long periods of time, getting closer to ejaculation , slow down and continue). I can and do often, edge for hours, a lot of times 3 to 6 or more hours. That is what edging is if you haven't heard of it. My problem is: several weeks ago after edging 4-6 hours a day for several days...I noticed a large swollen area on off the left side just below the glans. I saw my DR. and he said it was probably a rash. But I think it's from so much edging because the swollen area is where I don't grip my penis. Any ideas, suggestions, other causes, etc?

[nortmann]

Having steak is far better than hamburgers. But if there is no steak available then hey! lets have a hamburger.
Masterbation is ok when youre single because it gives you release from the sexual tensions that build up. Especially males. I can't honestly see anything wrong with it as long as it is kept private.
Boys naturally are curious about their penises and it is very important to them that every thing is in working order. When reaching puberty the hormones are racing and boys need to be told that it is not a dirty thing. When I was young I was brought up to beleive that only dirty people have sex, so naturally I always felt extremely guilty after having a wank. Because it was so enjoyable however I could not stop. It did act as a tremendous relief from stress.
I must add that in marriage too much wanking does exhaust oneself and it does affect ones appetite for sex. I try not wank unless I am really in need of it otherwise I find I'm not in the mood so often to have sex with my wife. If you snack before a good meal then you spoil your appetite, if you know what I mean.