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writes:I have a girlfriend as of now, but I still masturbate at least once, usually twice per day. All told, between my time with her and my own time I'm getting off about 13-16 times per week. I know that this may qualify as over-masturbation, but I'm not totally sure, because I can find no studies settting a base number, other than the vautned 3-6 times per week for a healthy prostate. (not a concern at 17). The masturbation is routine, it is not an essential part of my day, it is not getting in the way of any activities nor has it caused me any noticeable pain, swelling or any other physical Or psychological symptoms. I read an article that over-masturbation not only causes compulsive behaviors, but also causes atrophy of the penile muscles, shrinking the member, making it harder to attain erection, causing painful erections and stunting any growth. I realize that the article may be pseudo-scientific and incorrect, but I just want some verification by someone who knows what they are talking about.Bottom Line: How much is too much? Am I at that level? What are the consequences? Can they be reversed, and is there any truth to this article at all.
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reader, Gabrielle Stoker +, writes (7 February 2011):
 At your age I don't think that's too much. Why not spend more time with the girlfriend though?
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 February 2011): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThanks every1. definitely set my mind at ease a bit. The article is here. There really aren't any fantasy issues with the masturbation. Its as routine for me as pooping tbh. I typically have sex at least 3 times per week, I try to aim for about 5. Are the effects of the two (masturbation and sex) ultimately the same, I mean they both result in the same thing don't they.
http://www.library.ayurvediccure.com/over-masturbation/truth-about--masturbation.htm
Its probably one of those pseudo-scientific articles, but I'm no expert so I can't tell the difference.
If this article is true, Is it referring to the behavior over a number of years? or simply over the course of weeks or month?
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reader, Mr.Joe +, writes (6 February 2011):
 When your dealing with this part of your body, most things reversable, but most people are unhappy with their results. If your member becomes smaller over a number of years, most procedures such as pills result with growth but loss of stiffness.
Talk to your girlfriend about it. She may be willing to fill your fantasies, just open up with her. You may find these more satisfying and not need to masturbate so often.
Masturbating is alright to do aslong as you don't feel any pain.
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reader, GhostChild  +, writes (6 February 2011):
 That's not too much. You're a 17-year-old guy. All teenage guys do it a lot. 13-16 times a week might be more than normal, but I wouldn't say it's unhealthy. If you were doing it sixteen times a day then that might be a different question. But you've got nothing to worry about.
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reader, anonymous, writes (6 February 2011): Hey, not so sure that article is truthful lol. At your age I was having sex with my girl at least 4 to 10 times a week and still masturbated at least twice a day. At 16 or 17 your hormones are in overdrive. I'm pretty sure your fine as I'm 34 now and have no issues from my days of excessive masturbation. I still masterbate daily if I have time on top of a healthy sex life. I'm penis has no issues so do your thing and enjoy being a teenager. Time flies by once your over twenty
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reader, rivi +, writes (6 February 2011):
You're getting orgasm approx twice a day : that's not too much.
Sex and orgasms are nature's way of dealing with your hard-ons.
Stop worrying and enjoy your good fortune .
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reader, Shelley Harris  +, writes (6 February 2011):
 The only time it's too much is if it hurts. It will probably lesson as you get older. Enjoy it there is nothing wrong with you.
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