Negative side effects to masturbation

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What are some of the negative side effects to masturbation?

Um...an aching hand?That's all I can think of!

If you masturbate too much your dog will die

I cant think of any, maybe chaffing...

Hi catchafire!! Although many seem to be under the impression that it's impossible for masturbation to become a problem - I don't think that's true. ANYTHING CAN become a problem. Is drinking water bad for you? No? How about drinking 500 glasses a day? Is it bad now?! See what I mean? I personally believe that the Biblical quote "be moderate in all things' refers TO 'things' like masturbation. A person CAN over do anything. Could there be a negative physical effect to masturbating? No - not very likely. The body will simply refuse to respond to being over-stimulated - making it nearly impossible TO masturbate. [although - from what I understand - some guys work their way through that and DO end up causing 'sores' on their penis] But there certainly CAN be negative emotional effects. If someone is masturbating to AVOID some other part of their life - a part that needs tending to [like their studies or eating habits or relationships, etc.] than it can become a problem. I think - ideally - a person ought to TRY to avoid making a habit out of masturbating. It should be treated as a 'special event' and not just 'something to do'. Did that answer your question?!GREAT BIG HUGCraig!!

you'll go blind

and grow hair on your palms.

OK, this is just getting ridiculous! OK, there really are no downsides to masturbating, it reduces the risk of prostate cancer, it helps you to have a healthier sexual life later on, in a way, it's like urinating. I read an article (I think Craig or lance posted it on this forum as well!) about the religious aspect on masturbating, and in there, it said that semen can get held back just as urine does when you have to pee, so it's good to release it one in a while, also because it could be unhealthy not to. Good Luck in life, and if you're not gonna masturbate, you're gonna need all the luck on the Earth!

okay there are some negatives things that happen in masturbation. Don't go at it too many times or ur dick might get sore. Also, try and use lube. CAUTION: DO NOT USE soap or shampoo cause if it gets into your urethra, it hurts like hell. But other than that masturbation is okay. Just be careful not to use up time for hw and sports for masturbation instead. That's a problem, unless its when u wood do something like watch tv or sit mindlessly in front of the computer for like 5 hours!

Well, I can see your penis getting sore, but I use soap a lot, I never got it down my urethra. Well, I'll be sure to work more carefully.

"Blue balls" (sore 'nads) if you don't get to ejaculate.

Oh, God! I remember the first time I got it, I had to walk all the way home with it, it was like having a massive urinary cramp while running the marathon!

"I personally believe that the Biblical quote "be moderate in all things' refers TO 'things' like masturbation. "actually the bible considers masturbation a sin.. thats one of the many reasons i feel organized religion is a joke (just my personal opinion, not trying to disrespect or put ne one down)

Hi LickTheTip!! Truth be told [something many churches fail to do] the Bible does NOT even mention masturbation. Many people have misinterpreted the 'Onan' story as a warning against masturbation - but the 'Onan' story was about the disobediance of a man named 'Onan' to follow a direct commandment from God to impregnate his now widowed brother's wife. He pulled out [as it were] just before orgasming - because he did not want to father a child that he himself would not be credited for. [his dead brother would be] That said.. I agree with you. Organized religion IS often a joke. But the joke is NOT on God - it is on MAN. [at least those who follow such religions] Never blame God for the nonsense that man gets into. GREAT BIG HUGCraig!!