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Masturbation – decoding common misconceptions

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Masturbation is a normal part of human sexuality. Society frowns on it and young people are often taught to avoid it. Lack of knowledge and opportunities to talk about it have given rise to a number of myths on this subject.

Let’s take a look at a few of them:

1. Masturbation causes health problems:

Pleasuring yourself is the ultimate form of safe sex. There is no way for you to catch an STD – sexually transmitted disease, or for it to cause any sort of mental health problem. The only risks involved are allergic reactions to lubricants or toys and a feeling of guilt or shame due to societal pressure. It lowers the chances of you having an orgasm during sex.

2. Masturbation is akin to cheating:

Single people as well as people in committed relationships masturbate. While it can lead to problems in a relationship depending on your partner’s views about it, it does not amount to cheating on him or her.

3. Masturbation causes infertility:

Pleasuring yourself does not reduce your chances of getting pregnant or getting someone else pregnant. However, for men with a low sperm count, restricting ejaculations while trying to get their partner pregnant is a good idea. The only way it could be a problem is if partners who share sex toys do not keep them clean and pass on STDs through them.

4. It can cause erectile dysfunction:

Erectile dysfunction has a number of psychological and biological causes, such as heart disease, stress and obesity but masturbation is not one of them. Eating certain foods can help control the urge to masturbate.

5. Masturbation can damage the genitals:

Touching your genitals is very unlikely to damage them. The sex organs are designed to withstand friction and hence are very tough organs. The maximum damage that can be caused by masturbation is a little chafing. Using lubricant can prevent this from occurring.

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Dr. Sharmila Majumdar is the First Female Sexologist in India, who specializes in Female & Male Sexual Dysfunction & Mental Health. Her professional experience comprises of National and International Consultations, co-authoring a Medical Handbook on “Male Infertility and Andrology”, Journal Publications, Presentations as a guest faculty at National & International Conferences on Sexology, Endocrinology, Gynecology & Psychology. She is also a Guest lecturer in several medical colleges in India. Dr. Sharmila Majumdar has also won an award for the best Presentation in Female Sexual Dysfunction in the National Conference of Sexology in 2008. She is also a columnist in leading local newspapers. She is a guest editor and a contributor in several medical portals and magazines. Dr. Sharmila Majumdar has rich experience of 11 years in the area of Sexual & Mental Health. She has successfully treated hundreds of patients globally. Her primary motto is optimal Sexual & Mental Health in Men and Women. She is up-to-date with the latest advancement in the emerging field of Sexual & Mental Health for the well-being of her patients. She strongly believes in the right to Physical, Sexual and Mental wellness. DR. SHARMILA MAJUMDAR IS AVAILABLE FOR CONSULTATION AT AVIS HOSPITAL, SEXUAL & MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC, HYDERABAD – 500033, TELENGANA, INDIA

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5 Comments

  1. vikkii says:
    June 7, 2017 at 9:33 pm

    I hv been living separately for years on my official transfer from one place to another… In the process I indulged in masterbating for a long in order to satisfy my sexual desire.
    Now I am 70 years old but I don’t get full n strong erection white having desire to have a sexual pleasure with my wife who is around 50.
    Request to suggest some tips which may help to increase my chance to have strong erection in order to to penetrate into my wife’s organ we both could have complete sexual pleasure.

    Reply
  2. Ramjan says:
    August 30, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    Good information…

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  3. Pra Singh says:
    June 2, 2018 at 1:27 pm

    Hi Ma’am you mentioned certain foods can help stop masturbation. can you give some information on the same.

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