Side Effects Of Masturbation In Men

Medically Reviewed By: Mgbeobu David  

Masturbation is the manipulation or stimulation of one's own or another's genital organs, usually to orgasm, by manual contact or means other than sexual intercourse. Masturbation is a normal sexual behavior and is healthy as it can help people fall asleep and reduce stress levels, anxiety or other tension. Also, it is a great thing for immune functioning, a good thing for prostates and can help in increasing the levels of endorphin production.  However, there are several negative effects of masturbation. Below are some of them:

1. TOUCHING MAY MAKE CLIMAX HARDER 

If you masturbate several times before having sex with your partner, you might have difficulty to reach climax. So it is best advised to leave the penis a day or two to recharge itself. Masturbation can make man to respond to only his own touch and give less response to the touch of other people. This would eventually make it a bit tougher to reach climax.

2. FIRMNESS IN SUBSEQUENT EJACULATION DECREASES 

This seemed to be the severe side effect of masturbation in men. Due to persistent masturbation, ejaculation, men would notice decreased firmness in the next erection with the penis getting spongier and softer. One more side effect of this act is swelling or abrasions of the penis.

3. MASTURBATION BRINGS ABOUT GUILT

A negative psychological impact of masturbation over a person could be the feeling of shame or guilt. This, however, may be moral, religious or cultural issues which can make people be pretty hard to themselves. The fight will be between something that is pleasurable and natural against rules they are told to follow and things they are told to refrain from. The guild is very harmful to their self-esteem, self-love or confidence. 

4. CHRONIC MASTURBATION MAY MAKE YOU UNMANLY 

Chronic masturbating is reported to impact the body and mind chemistry, which is considered to be one of the serious side effects of masturbation in men. Masturbation may lead to overproduction of sex hormones or even the neurotransmitters. The results due to this may vary from person to person. Some people report fatigue, vision disorders, hair loss, testicular pain, pelvic pain, etc. If these symptoms happen, try to decrease your frequency of masturbation for some time to prevent your symptoms. Make sure you see your doctor if the need arises.

5. COMPULSIVE MASTURBATION MAY HAPPEN 

It is believed compulsive masturbation can impact a man adversely. Although a guy masturbating for 6 times a day may feel productive, others might feel just the opposite. But if you can't keep balance between living a responsible life and satisfying your personal desires and pleasures, then your relationship, work, finance, self-esteem, and social support will be negatively affected.  

OTHER SIDE EFFECTS OF MASTURBATION IN MEN 

Steady masturbation may lead to hormonal changes within the body. The level of these metamorphoses totally depends on the number of times one indulges in masturbating. Potential risks may include: 

• Addiction: Masturbating might become an addiction if done too much. This addiction can be as harmful as any other drug addicts.
• Erectile dysfunction: There is an increased risk to suffer from erectile dysfunction due to too much masturbating.
• Neurological concerns: Several studies have indicated that over masturbation can cause severe neurological problems in men.
• Premature ejaculation: Men masturbating too much would find it extremely difficult to control the release of sperms. And over-stimulation of penile nerve is held responsible for this problem. 
• Pain: Rarely, too much roughness with the genitals might eventually lead to soring. Be gentle if this happens to bring things back to normal. 
• Emergency may happen: This is rare, but can still happen. When a man inserts an object in his anus and that goes too deep in the rectum, one may have to seek a professional for an emergency removal.