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Are There Any Side Effects Of Abstaining From Masturbation?

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Question : What is the side effects of a male not masterbating for a long period of time
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Answered by Dr. Matthew J. Mangat (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No side effects for not masturbating.

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXand welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.

There're absolutely no side-effects, in abstaining from masturbation.
There're several myths,that it may lead to prostate cancer,etc.
They've no scientific evidence to support it.

Hope your doubt is cleared.
Wish you well.

Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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Are There Any Side Effects Of Abstaining From Masturbation?

Brief Answer: No side effects for not masturbating. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXXand welcome to HCM. As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety. There're absolutely no side-effects, in abstaining from masturbation. There're several myths,that it may lead to prostate cancer,etc. They've no scientific evidence to support it. Hope your doubt is cleared. Wish you well. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.