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Masturbation can be described as the stimulation of the genitals to the point of orgasm, usually without the presence of a partner. Some people use their hands to reach that point; others use tools, objects or a combination of all three. Men and women of all ages have been known to masturbate, though their reasons for doing so and the techniques used may vary. There are a lot of discussions and controversies surrounding this common practice; some people believe that masturbation is bad for health and should be avoided. On the other hand, you will hear medical experts telling people that the act is perfectly normal. If you are wondering if masturbation can lead to side effects, you are definitely not alone.

Side Effects of Masturbation

While the act on its own is not harmful, an excess of anything could have an adverse effect on your health. Those who do masturbate are advised to practice it no more than twice or perhaps three times a week. However, there are a few people who masturbate every day, some more than once a day. At times, a person could get so preoccupied with this activity it could interfere with their work and social life. Some of the physical side effects that have been associated with excessive, compulsive masturbation include –

• Fatigue and weakness
• Fuzzy vision and eye floaters
• Hair loss or thinning of hair
• Memory loss
• Pain in the lower back
• Premature ejaculation and soft erections (in men)
• Seminal leakage (in men)

Excessive masturbation may also train your body to respond to your touch alone; as a result, you may not reach the same level of sexual satisfaction with another partner. Therefore, if you feel that you are masturbating more than you should and this is affecting your life adversely, there are a few steps you can take to overcome the compulsive habit.

Home Remedies For Masturbation

Most of the side effects of excess masturbation are reversible with the help of a few simple lifestyle changes and natural home remedies. For starters, you need to –

• Avoid Porn – Several men and women have the tendency to satisfy the sexual urges that get aroused through porn by masturbating. Try to switch over to other interesting topics to watch or read about. Get rid of all your CDs and magazines that contain porn and set up some porn-blocking software on your computer.
• Exercise – For some, masturbating is just a way of releasing the excess energy that is pent up, due to lack of adequate physical activity. Following a healthy workout routine will not only keep you physically fit but can also reduce the need to masturbate excessively each day.
• Get up and about – If you spend most of your time alone at home, in your bedroom, you may feel tempted to masturbate, just to feel a bit better. Make it a point to leave the house for a few hours each day, even if it is just to go for a walk or run a few errands. Enter your bedroom only when you are ready to sleep.
• Relax – People who are under a lot of stress try to feel good by masturbating. However, the feeling of well-being brought about by masturbation is temporary and you may experience fatigue or feelings of guilt after a while. When it comes to relaxation, other techniques like yoga, meditation, deep breathing, Tai Chi and massage therapy are a lot more effective. Moreover, these techniques not only relieve stress, but also help you feel good about yourself in the long run.
• Eat Healthy – Try to eliminate alcohol, dairy products, red meat, sweets, aerated drinks and caffeine from your diet. At the same time, increase your consumption of soybean, peanuts, sunflower seeds, vegetables and fruits. Make sure that you drink a lot of water during the day.

In addition to the steps mentioned above, you could also check with a health expert, about using a few ayurvedic home remedies for masturbation, like Indian Ginseng.

In case you find yourself masturbating more than 2 or 3 times a week in spite of following the steps mentioned above, it may be time for you to seek professional advice.

References

• http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bhcv2/bhcarticles.nsf/pages/Masturbation