Masturbation frequency, harms and control methods

What is considered a normal frequency of masturbation?

"Excessive masturbation" is a common term in medical advertisements. So, what is a normal masturbation frequency? Some people masturbate three times a week without any discomfort, while others feel they lack energy even once every three months. Who is normal? Actually, whether masturbation is appropriate doesn't depend on the frequency, but primarily on your physical and mental capacity. Because the frequency of sexual activity varies greatly from person to person, controlling the amount of intercourse or masturbation is extremely important. It's not that complicated; you only need to follow one principle: if you can greet each day with abundant energy, any frequency of intercourse or masturbation is normal; if not, then your frequency of intercourse or masturbation is too high. In this case, you need to take responsibility for your health and reduce the frequency of intercourse or masturbation. Of course, if you only masturbate or have intercourse once in a long time and still feel uncomfortable, you need to consult a doctor.

What are the harms of frequent masturbation?

From a biological perspective, the sole purpose of a man producing sperm is to ejaculate it outside the body, fulfilling his ultimate task of reproduction. In a sense, ejaculation through sexual intercourse or masturbation is the sperm's destiny. However, too much of anything is bad; if masturbation becomes too frequent, it becomes a bad habit and may affect health.

From a physiological perspective, excessive masturbation may cause the following discomfort.

First, excessive masturbation can easily lead to male anejaculation or premature ejaculation. Unlike sexual intercourse, masturbation involves strong and somewhat rough stimulation of the reproductive organs, with the goal of ejaculation. Physiology tells us that sexual climax is the result of the combined action of multiple sensory functions, such as temperature, touch, pressure, and vibration. These senses each have a certain "threshold" for local stimulation. Generally speaking, the local stimulation of the sexual organs during masturbation is stronger than that during intercourse. If masturbation is frequent, these senses are constantly subjected to strong stimulation, and the sexual organs become accustomed to excitement under strong stimulation, thus raising the stimulation "threshold" of various sensory functions. During normal sexual intercourse, the local stimulation may not reach the intensity of masturbation, and the sexual organs will not respond to this lower level of stimulation, resulting in male anejaculation during intercourse. On the other hand, people generally want to finish "the battle" as quickly as possible during masturbation, which objectively creates an "overly rapid" ejaculation pattern. Over time, this may lead to premature ejaculation during normal sexual intercourse.

Secondly, frequent masturbation can induce chronic prostatitis or pelvic congestion in men. During the period before and after masturbation, the sexual organs become congested with blood. Besides the penis, the prostate gland experiences the most significant congestion. Frequent masturbation causes the prostate to repeatedly and extensively become congested, potentially leading to chronic prostatitis.

From a psychological perspective, men may use masturbation to release and relieve bad moods, but this is essentially an avoidance of facing reality and an escape from the causes of bad moods. Excessive reliance on masturbation, while providing temporary relief, will only make a person more introverted and depressed, hindering normal psychological development.

Excessive masturbation can lead to "masturbation fixation," where individuals use masturbation as their primary sexual activity to satisfy their desires, reducing their drive to pursue romantic relationships and thus decreasing their opportunities for personal and social interaction. Later, when they have sexual partners, they may focus excessively on self-gratification, neglecting their partner's pleasure and satisfaction. This is clearly harmful and offers no benefit.

Masturbation inevitably leads to the depletion of energy. Excessive masturbation will naturally distract one's attention from studying, working, and interacting with others, which is not conducive to one's overall development.

Are those special masturbation methods safe to use?

Some people use unusual methods when masturbating out of curiosity, but these methods often lead to serious consequences.

(1) Masturbation with foreign objects: Some teenagers like to insert objects such as pen barrels, straw stalks, hairpins, and plastic wires into their urethra to obtain pleasure, thus causing foreign bodies in the urinary system intentionally or unintentionally. When foreign bodies cause urethral or bladder neck obstruction, it can cause difficulty in urination or urinary retention, accompanied by urinary tract infection, and eventually lead to urinary tract stones, which may require surgery to resolve.

(2) Incorrect masturbation methods: Male masturbation is relatively simple, basically involving back-and-forth rubbing. When stimulation reaches a certain level, the muscles of the legs and the whole body begin to contract, and the rhythm of hand stimulation also increases. This rubbing method is similar to the thrusting motion during intercourse. However, some men adopt various incorrect methods from the beginning of masturbation, such as pressing the penis downward and backward, sandwiching it between their legs, and obtaining a certain pleasure through this squeezing without rubbing or pursuing ejaculation or orgasm. Long-term self-stimulation using this method will cause sexual inhibition, leading to the inability to ejaculate during sexual intercourse after marriage, and may also cause symptoms such as genital damage and retrograde ejaculation, which may result in male infertility.

(3) Sexual asphyxiation: This is one of the abnormal masturbation methods. When stimulating oneself, there is often brain hypoxia caused by various methods. In this way, one can achieve orgasm in a semi-asphyxiated state, thereby increasing the degree of sexual pleasure. Improper use may lead to death by asphyxiation.

In short, various masturbation methods are developed and refined through practice. As long as it doesn't bother others, you can explore different methods, but only if you are not harmed. Some assisted masturbation methods are safe and effective, while others have potential risks and should be prohibited. Please remember, do not use any masturbation methods that may cause danger.

How to control masturbation?

Some teenagers feel helpless about moderate masturbation, even doubting their own character and willpower, which is completely unnecessary: ​​masturbation is absolutely not a sinful act, but rather a standard form of sexual behavior. Contrary to traditional beliefs-that masturbation harms the body and depletes energy-it is a normal physiological phenomenon. Masturbation is a part of growth and is not inherently terrible; it should be allowed to happen naturally.

Only when masturbation is excessively frequent and disrupts normal work and study should it be controlled. Here are some tips to help control masturbation: ① Don't stay home all the time. Regularly participate in a variety of physical exercises, beneficial extracurricular activities, and community service activities. Divert and sublimate your abundant sexual energy into your work, studies, and entertainment, allowing your energy to be released beneficially and satisfying higher-level human needs. ② Maintain curiosity, develop one or two hobbies, try to think about things you're interested in, do things you enjoy, and stick to them. ③ Reduce your exposure to newspapers, magazines, pictures, and websites containing pornography or sexually suggestive content to minimize visual stimulation. ④ Strictly adhere to a regular sleep schedule, sleeping on your side, not your stomach. ⑤ Pay attention to maintaining cleanliness of the external genitalia, and avoid wearing tight clothing to prevent stimulation of the external genitalia that could trigger masturbation.