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Does Masturbation Cause Urinary Incontinence?
Does masturbation cause urinary incontinence? I used to masturbate frequently. I am a 36 year old male, 5'7", 165 pounds, who takes medication for schizoaffective disorder depression type, so I take an antidepressant (Zoloft) and antipsychotics (Haldol and Clozapine). I also take Ativan for anxiety and Zocor for cholesterol. I tend to become incontinent when I eat and/or drink too much before sleeping. Whenever I take a deep sleep (even if it is a midday nap), I urinate in my sleep. I also have considerate trouble with "leaking" during the day if I do not get to a restroom fast enough. Can masturbation be a contributing factor to the incontinence?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Dear user,
Thank you for writing to HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding urine incontinence.
Masturbation is a part of normal sexual activity and it does not have any hazard. It does NOT cause urine incontinence.
None of your medications likely to cause urine incontinence or urge incontinence (leaking).
Urinary tract infections or lesions of spinal cord, inflammation of prostate, urinary obstruction are common causes of urine incontinence.
You should consult a physician for the same.
Wish you good health and recovery.
Thank you for writing to HCM.
I can understand your concern regarding urine incontinence.
Masturbation is a part of normal sexual activity and it does not have any hazard. It does NOT cause urine incontinence.
None of your medications likely to cause urine incontinence or urge incontinence (leaking).
Urinary tract infections or lesions of spinal cord, inflammation of prostate, urinary obstruction are common causes of urine incontinence.
You should consult a physician for the same.
Wish you good health and recovery.
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