Not at all. In fact, there are many positive benefits to masturbating including it’s a great way to relieve stress. Medical experts agree that masturbation is safe, helps a person feel comfortable with their body, and there is no risk of pregnancy or sharing sexually transmitted infections. Some people masturbate daily or more than once a day, while others masturbate weekly, monthly or not at all. Everyone is different.
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