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[|Human|] Doctor, This is an extremely important question. I have been masturbating by taking a soft blanket, lying on my stomach, and humping it. I have been doing this since i was 12 and i am 16 now. I recently read that this is harmful and gives you a much larger chance to develop stuff like erectile disfunction and the inability to reach orgasm during sex or having a late orgasm. I NEED a definite, right answer on this please. Is it harmful to masturbate prone?
[|AI|]  Hello, Despite the myths, there are actually no physically harmful side effects of masturbation. However, excessive masturbation can harm your relationships and everyday life. Other than that, masturbation is a fun, normal, and healthy act. Some people may feel guilty about masturbating because of cultural, spiritual, or religious beliefs. Masturbation is neither wrong nor immoral, but you may still hear messages that self-pleasure is dirty and shameful. If you feel guilty over masturbating, speak with someone you trust about why you feel this way and how you can move past that guilt. Therapists that specialize in sexual health may be a good resource. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.