Does masturbation cause Erectile Dysfunction?
Masturbation is a normal and healthy sexual activity. It is as normal as a hug or sneeze.
During puberty, your body starts to produce more sex hormones. One of the results is more interest in curiosity about sexuality.
Sometimes young people will experience sexual pleasure and relieve stress and sexual tension by touching their genitals. That’s called masturbation. It’s very common for boys and girls, it’s normal if you do it, and it’s normal if you don’t.
Masturbation should always be done in private.
Despite what you may have heard, masturbation cannot hurt your body physically, you won’t run out of sperm. Your penis won’t shrink. You won’t grow hair on your palms. You won’t go crazy. You won’t go blind.
Masturbation, even a few times a day, does not present a problem and is a physically safe way to express sexual feelings. If you find yourself masturbating too often that it is impacting your normal daily routine, go slow or stop as this may interfere with many aspects of your life.
Can masturbation cause erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction or commonly referred to as ED is the inability to get or keep an erection firm enough to have sexual intercourse.
There is no link between masturbation and ED. Masturbation won’t impact your ability to get or keep an erection. This is a myth.
The only possible effect is that if you masturbate frequently you may get used to a certain sensation (and like it!) that you find it hard feel the same with a partner.
So, what causes erectile dysfunction?
Erectile dysfunction can be cause by physical or psychological issues or even both. They include:
- Cardiovascular disease
- Diabetes
- Hypertension, or high blood pressure
- High cholesterol
- Obesity
- Low testosterone levels or other hormone imbalances
- Kidney disease
- Increased age
- Stress
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationship problems
- Certain prescription medications, such as those used to treat high blood pressure or depression
- Sleep disorders
- Drug use
- Consuming too much alcohol
- Using tobacco products
- Certain health conditions, such as Parkinson’s disease or multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Damage to the pelvic area through injury or surgery
How can I prevent ED?
You can prevent ED by:
- Exercising regularly
- Quit smoking
- Reducing or avoiding the amount of alcohol you drink
- manage stress
- Maintain a healthy body weight
- Eat a healthy diet
- Seek help if you are experiencing depression or anxiety
- Keep heart disease, hypertension, and diabetes under control.
If you think you are experiencing erectile dysfunction, you are not alone. Talk to your health care provider for help. Your health care provider will advise you on the best treatment that suits you.
Over to you, what other myths have you heard about masturbation?
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Tho I’ve never had with…
Tho I’ve never had with erection during,infact in most cases I don’t rest even after the 1st ejaculation…….but the issue I do have is that for over 5yrs now,I don’t experience morning erection again……tho it doesn’t affect my sexual performance,just that when am with my friends,am the only one who doesn’t have this morning wood when we wake up………..should I be bothered tho…???….and is there any treatment for it..?
Hi Uc,
You are not alone…
Hi Uc,
You are not alone. Some men do not have morning wood as well. Morning wood is an indication of healthy blood and nerve supply to the penis, if you do not experience morning wood, it could be that there’s a problem. This could be this may be an early sign of an underlying medical problem like erectile dysfunction but it can happen less as you become older. Go to the hospital and talk to your doctor about it.
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Thanks u love matters am Kelly from Uganda but i aproblem the head of my Penistone has red pimples they don’t ich and pain what could be that please advise me i love you more
Hi Kelly,
It can be scary…
Hi Kelly,
It can be scary to see small bumps on the head of your penis. The good news is that most of these bumps are totally harmless. The not-so-good news is that in some cases, treatment is needed and this may involve addressing the underlying causes. Read this article to understand the type of pimples on your penis and whether you should visit the doctor: Why do I have pimples on my penis
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What are you supposed to do…
What are you supposed to do when you have reached its addictive stage?
Hi Daniel,
The best thing…
Hi Daniel,
The best thing to do is to first avoid coming into contact with anything that tempts you to masturbate. These may include porn, some music, or nude images. It can be helpful if you find ways to occupy your time that do not trigger the desire to masturbate: this may include spending time with others, swimming, learning a new skill, etc. This will take you away from the thought of masturbation. If you are unable to stop, you can seek therapy as the professional will help you.
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