Masturbation, top five facts part two
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Masturbation, top five facts (part 2)

Masturbation – we’ve covered it before – but it’s a big topic! So here are five more top facts. Did you know that the British government promotes masturbation? Or that masturbation can cure a common penis problem? And what is a Masturbate-a-thon?

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  1. Can you masturbate too much?

    It’s okay to masturbate regularly. Even if it’s more than once a day, it’s not a problem. There is a limit – but it’s not about the number of times. If masturbation gets in the way of your daily activities, and you can’t go to school or work or meet friends, it can be considered too much, experts say. But only very, very few people have this problem. If you are worried about masturbating too much, you can always talk to your doctor or another health expert you trust.

  2. Masturbating each other

    You can also masturbate together with your partner, which is a form of so-called ‘outercourse’ (having sex without intercourse). Ask your partner what he or she likes and watch the body language closely. Sighing and moaning and heavy breathing are good signs! It’s important to know that all guys and girls are different and what might have worked yesterday or with another partner might not be a turn on this time. If you are unsure what to do, ask your partner to show you what gets them going and help you.

  3. Prevent a common penis problem

    Remember that we said masturbation is good for your health? Well, it can even prevent an unpleasant penis condition! Prostatorrhea is a problem mostly seen in men who for religious reasons don’t masturbate or have sex. The men will notice discharge from their penis while peeing. Doctors reckon that all it is seminal fluid – it’s so bottled up it literally starts leaking out! Young men can get sexually excited several times a day – whether they want to or not. Then the male genital glands start secreting fluid. These secretions build up and if they’re not released through ejaculation, they’ll seep out during urination.

    Fortunately, there’s an easy ‘cure’ for prostatorrhea: masturbation!

  4. Masturbate-a-thons

    Masturbate-a-thon is an event in which participants masturbate in order to raise money for charity. They want to increase the awareness and clear the shame and taboos around masturbation too. It was a San Francisco sex shop that first came up with the idea, but now there are editions held around the world.

    The event also gives away some awards – the current record holder for non-masturbation pleasured himself for an impressive 10 hours and 10 minutes. Women seem to have less endurance: their record lies at 7 hours, 6 minutes.

    And the furthest distance ever covered with ejaculation? 4.22 meters! Fancy taking on that challenge? (For the record, anything from dribble to super-squirt is normal.)

  5. An orgasm a day

    Some European countries, like the UK and the Netherlands, encourage teenagers to masturbate daily. They say that it’s a healthy way to explore your sexuality. Health officials claim it helps teenagers to delay first time sex until they are really ready. The UK officials are also trying to reduce the number of teenage pregnancies by promoting masturbation. They say that just like exercising a few times a week, masturbating will keep you happy and healthy!

    Read also: Masturbation: Tips and Tricks

    Do you have any masturbation facts or stories you want to share. Leave a comment below or join the discussion on Facebook.

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  1. Effect of it please!Am the
    Effect of it please!Am the victim! Is there possibility of gtng achild?Coz no sperm at all! Bt at 1st it was high.
    Can iget the way of talking to u live?Or immediate feedback? Am ancious

    1. Hi Kongozoa, effects: sexual
      Hi Kongozoa, effects: sexual satisfaction, lower stress levels, happy feelings. And yes, it’s possible to get a child. If it wasn’t, humankind what have died out a long time ago. But, it seems that there is something unusual in you, since you don’t see any semen on orgasm. Please talk to a doctor about this. It can be a sign of illnesses like diabetes, or conditions like retrograde ejaculation (where your semen flows in your bladder other than coming out).
      if you would like to talk to someone, please feel free to call our partners, one2one hotline, at 1190. That number is free if you call from a Safaricom line. Good luck!

    2. dont worry it is still fine
      dont worry it is still fine

  2. Can masturbating do increase
    Can masturbating do increase the penis size to men??

    1. I hope yes it can change…
      I hope yes it can change your natural straitness and bend alittle

      1. Hi John, thank you for your…

        Hi John, thank you for your input. Do you have medical evidence of this that you can point us to?

  3. Hi: 1) hw can some stop
    Hi: 1) hw can some stop musturbation.
    2) some docters hv proved it true dt musturbation cn make u barren is it true?

    1. Hi Cruz,

      Hi Cruz,
      there is no scientific proof whatsoever that masturbation makes you infertile. If that was the case, sex would you make you infertile, too. As for your first question: why would you want to stop, when masturbation is a perfectly normal, healthy act? Does it cause you any problems?

  4. My husband is not satisfying
    My husband is not satisfying me in bed so I master burt. And I like it so when we make it love I don’t feel him any more so is there any addiction to it

    1. Hi Angela,

      Hi Angela,
      question: have you talked to your husband about the fact that he is not satisfying you? Have you showed him what to do? You clearly know what turns you on- why not share this secret with him?

    2. Angela,show your husband how…
      Angela,show your husband how to turn you on.because you already know how to do it n satisfy yourself

      1. Thank you Philo for your…

        Thank you Philo for your contribution.

  5. Hi, there is this issue i
    Hi, there is this issue i have been trying 2 find out. Mayb u can help.
    IT started when i was in upper primary sch, then throughout high sch. Whenever I had an exam then I fail 2 finish a paper on time, when the teacher shouts “The time is up” and mayb I am still halfway answering the questions, then I start feeling sexualy aroused and ejaculate immediately (and it was realy enjoyable).
    So one day one of my classmates told us when we were in high sch about how he goes through the same exprerience, and to my surprise almost everybody admitted going through the same.
    SO my question is, WHAT IS THE CONNECTION BETWEEN EJACTULATING DURING THE PAPER AND FAILING TO FINISH THE EXAM WITHIN THE REQUIRED PERIOD?
    Please help!

    1. Hi Felix,

      Hi Felix,
      that’s a really interesting question.
      Did this only happen when you didn’t finish the paper in time?

  6. Yeah it happened whn i didn’t
    Yeah it happened whn i didn’t finish the paper in time……and I did a small research with my friends in college and most of them experienced exactly the same thing!!
    I can challenge you to contact the same research and u wil prove me right or wrong!!

    1. Hi Felix,

      Hi Felix,
      we will look into it, because it sounds like an interesting phenomenon.
      Do you have any of this research?

      1. Hi Felix,

        Hi Felix,
        we couldn’t find any research, but we talked to a few colleagues and agree that it’s a combination of pressure, anticipation and adrenaline.
        Is that what your research says?

  7. Felix story is just but full
    Felix story is just but full of truth……research on it plz

    1. Hi Balozi,

      Hi Balozi,
      we are still waiting to hear from Felix about the research he found, we are curious to look at it!

  8. The same thing that felix
    The same thing that felix talkd abt has happend to me when i waz cls8 i would to knw what causes that

  9. its true .. commonly when
    its true .. commonly when something unexpected happens when your mind is busy.. It might be connected to a sudden change of thought that cause immediate response to sexual motive.sex is a matter of surprise.

    1. Thanks for your input, Brown!
      Thanks for your input, Brown!

  10. I am shocked! Thougt it only
    I am shocked! Thougt it only happened to me. Felix story is true

  11. What Felix says and some of
    What Felix says and some of his friends,through my research by going true different books with different authors,some says it’s the combination of hormones,some says its the reaction of the body.But that come as a result of phorbianes of sometimes that makes hormones to discharge their attributes and someone felt sexually arouse

    1. Thanks for sharing, David, it
      Thanks for sharing, David, it’s fascinating!

  12. Am 22 Yrs And I Still
    Am 22 Yrs And I Still Masterbate,is It Bad For Me’i Think Masterbation Is Bad Cz When I Engage With My Girlfriend I Just Goes One Shot And My Penis Is Not Fully Erect Again.Is There Any Problem With Me? Pls Help.

    1. Masturbation is actually
      Masturbation is actually healthy.
      What you are experiencing is the refractory period. It’s the time it takes the body to recover after ejaculation before you can get another erection.
      It’s completely normal, but it will get longer the older you get. All the more reason to go for quality over quantity.

  13. Am also the victim of of
    Am also the victim of of musturbation. I want to leave the habit pliz help.

    1. Benard,

      Benard,
      why do you think you are a victim? And why do you want to quit?

  14. can mustabation increase
    can mustabation increase penis size?

  15. felix story is true,it is
    felix story is true,it is normal hormonal effect

  16. I think this is pure lie coz
    I think this is pure lie coz mustabation can cause a serious problem according to scientific research so please you should not only give people the benefits of it but still you should also give them the negative side of it coz its so serious

    1. Dear Kate,

      Dear Kate,
      it would be great if you could point us towards some of this research, because the scientific research we have looked into doesn’t show any negative effects.

  17. i do mastabate n ejaculate
    i do mastabate n ejaculate within a minute.wen i av sex wid ma gal,ma penis jst sleeps afta ejaculation.i do produce little and thick sperms.du i av any problem really???

    1. Jimmy,

      Jimmy,
      no, that’s completely normal.
      It’s called the refractory period; it’s the period a man needs to recover after the first ejaculation. It can take anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours.

  18. hi my question is that is
    hi my question is that is there eny way someone can increase his penis length and size and if there is how please help!

    1. No, sorry, there is no way to
      No, sorry, there is no way to do this other than surgery, which is for extreme cases only.

  19. does it reduce body size when
    does it reduce body size when done regularly (everyday)?

  20. my problem is like for jimmy
    my problem is like for jimmy pliz answer it

    1. We have 🙂

      We have 🙂
      It’s the refractory period, the time it needs to recover, which can be anywhere from a few minutes to a few hours. That’s all normal.

  21. I’m a victim and want to
    I’m a victim and want to quite plz help

    1. Jack,

      Jack,
      why do you want to quit? Masturbation is a normal part of a healthy sex life, especially if you are not in a relationship.

  22. why normally one gets tired
    why normally one gets tired after sex or master

    1. Ken,

      Ken,
      think of sex is a workout! And after you exercise, you get tired, and your body needs some time to recover.
      That’s also why most men need some time before they can have another erection.

  23. hi.i feel gulty after doing
    hi.i feel gulty after doing it why.?am adicted to it i cant stop.want to quit..pliz help.

    1. Abuu,

      Abuu,
      could you tell us some more about what you mean by addicted?

  24. im avictim of this, my
    im avictim of this, my partner stays alittle b away. when im doing the act i do reach orgasm faster and cum then when i fuck with my lady i dont reach orgasm as fast as i musturbate what might be the problem. and my partner always enjoy the game!
    pliz help!

    1. James,

      James,
      it’s totally normal. When you masturbate, you know exactly what to do to get an orgasm. Your partner, on the other hand, does what she thinks you like. And that feels different, and it can take longer to have an orgasm.

  25. like you have said that it
    like you have said that it help in men is it the same to ladies. does it have any advantage or positive effect in ladies

    1. Nellie masturbation has
      Nellie masturbation has similar benefits to both genders.

  26. does alot of masturbation in
    does alot of masturbation in a day or a week reduce the amount/level of testerone hormone? does it also reduce body weight and body mass?

  27. how do u mastabete a
    how do u mastabete a circumucise penis.Plz help coz i used do it b4 being circumucised and work 4 me

    1. Akram the same way one
      Akram the same way one masturbates uncircumcised penis is the same way one masturbates a circumcised on the is no unique technique for either.

  28. do NOT cheat people my friend
    do NOT cheat people my friend!! my beloved the is a serious long term effect of masturbation, if doing it try and STOP it! be blessed!!

    1. Hi mark thanks for your input
      Hi mark thanks for your input. We would like to know what serious long term effect it has and from what study you got that from.

    1. You are welcome Pascal.
      You are welcome Pascal.

  29. I started it on my own n I
    I started it on my own n I enjoy it daily.it helps me sleep n stress free…

    1. Good to know that. Thanks for
      Good to know that. Thanks for sharing that with us Alex.

  30. one side urethra is short and
    one side urethra is short and less sperm amount and power am very stress pls help

    1. Hi Eyob,

      Hi Eyob,

      What exactly do you mean?

  31. Does masturbation causes weak
    Does masturbation causes weak erection?

  32. my wife has been sick for
    my wife has been sick for 2months now, i don’t wanna cheat on her, so i musterbate, won’t it at sometime reduce my sexual desires towards her?

    1. No Hamza,

      No Hamza,

      Masturbation does not reduce sexual desire.

      Hope you have taken your wife to hospital. I wish her quick recovery.

  33. Dat masturbation prevents us
    Dat masturbation prevents us#women from producing babies s t true help me pliiiiz thax

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  35. can musturbation cause stis
    can musturbation cause stis

  36. Is masturbating using porn…
    Is masturbating using porn wrong or is watching porn wrong?

  37. Hi Henry,…

    Hi Henry,

    There is nothing wrong with watching or masturbating using porn as long as you are not addicted to it. If you are ok with it and it does not interfere with your personal beliefs then keep on enjoying!

  38. When is the right time to…
    When is the right time to have sex

    1. Hi Agenurwoth, the right…
      Hi Agenurwoth, the right time is the time you feel ready and have met the person you feel is the right person for you and who is equally ready to have sex. It is also important to consider whether you are ready to have a child and if not plan to prevent both unplanned pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Check out this article;- https://lovematters.co.ke/making-love/virginity/are-you-really-ready-to-have-sex

  39. The bible is against…
    The bible is against masturbation dont encourage people here!!!

    1. Hi, we do respect your…

      Hi, we do respect your beliefs but other people who may not share in this belief can opt to masturbate for various reasons. 

  40. Hello, I have been told that…
    Hello, I have been told that murstabation weakens one’s penis with time, is this really true? That time comes and your erection does not stand for long. Is this really true. Thank you.

  41. Is it true that musturbation…
    Is it true that musturbation can reduce the ejaculation time and man power…thanks

    1. Hey Burks, this is not true,…

      Hey Burks, this is not true, it is just a myth. Premature Ejaculation is caused by a number of reasons including fear, anxiety or even stress. Anxiety that one will not perform can make him ejaculate much earlier or stress from home or work. In other cases, particularly in young men it could be the result of sexual inexperience, and so as the young man gets older he also gains more experience in controlling ejaculation. Have a look at the following article for more information;- 

      https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/ways-to-make-love/masturbation-myths-busted

      https://lovemattersafrica.com/our-bodies/male-body/premature-ejaculation-top-five-facts

  42. Don’t mislead people…
    Don’t mislead people masturbation is an addictive behavior with long-term effects on ones health. Weak erection and premature ejaculation are one of the effects.Avoid this at all cost

    1. Hey Simon, it is possible to…

      Hey Simon, it is possible to get addicted to masturbation and yes one should watch out not to be addicted to the point they loose out on important tasks like school or work. The effects you take about are myths that are not caused by masturbation. For instance, premature ejaculation is caused by a number of reasons including fear, anxiety or even stress. Anxiety that one will not perform can make him ejaculate much earlier than they wish to or stress from home or work. In other cases, particularly in young men it could be the result of sexual inexperience, and so as the young man gets older, he also gains more experience in controlling their ejaculation. Have a look at the following articles for additional information;- 

      https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/ways-to-make-love/masturbation-myths-busted

      https://lovemattersafrica.com/our-bodies/male-body/premature-ejaculation-top-five-facts

  43. I have bn musturbating for…
    I have bn musturbating for the past 6 years ..how can I stop it kindly help…I find it difficult to stop

    1. Hi there, if you feel…

      Hi there, if you feel masturbating is getting into the way of important tasks likes school or work it may be important for you consider a change. A good place to start is to look at what triggers this, for some people it could be port. Try and get rid of all the triggers in your space. It takes times but eventually you will be able to achieve the change you are desiring. Take one day at a time, keep trying even if you fail some of the time. Have a look at this article for additional tips;- https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/porn/porn-addiction-what-you-can-do-about-it

  44. Musturbation for the lady…
    Musturbation for the lady can help for urinary infection? And To remove the crystal stone?

    1. Hello Shane, thank you for…

      Hello Shane, thank you for your question. Masturbation in women can, in fact, cause a urinary infection. This is because just like penetrative sex bacteria are bound to move into the urinary tract. It is best to try and urinate after masturbation as it helps to flush any bacteria away from the urethra, and can ultimately prevent a UTI.

      I do not understand the second part of your question, please explain it to me.

  45. can masturbation cause…
    can masturbation cause erectile dysfunction

    1. Hi Jj, thank you for…

      Hi Jj, thank you for reaching out to us. Although people say that masturbation can lead to erectile dysfunction, there is no scientific evidence to suggest that it does.

  46. I Wish Kising My Girl Riqht…
    I Wish Kising My Girl Riqht Now ,thanx

    1. Aaaw Julius, we hope you do…

      Aaaw Julius, we hope you do so soon!

    1. We are always pleased to…

      We are always pleased to help Saddeeq.

  47. mustarbation may lead to…
    mustarbation may lead to abnormal children

    1. Hi Kevin there is no…

      Hi Kevin there is no scientific evidence to support this claim.

  48. Can masturbation affect…
    Can masturbation affect sperm count

  49. Hello Manu, thank you for…

    Hello Manu, thank you for your question. Masturbation has very little effect on your sperm count.

  50. I like sex but I usually…
    I like sex but I usually feel disappointed when I undegoes early ejaculate, how can I rectify this

    1. Hi Peter thank you for your…

      Hi Peter thank you for your question. Believe it or not, masturbation can help last longer in bed if you masturbate before sex.

  51. I used to Mustabate but I…
    I used to Mustabate but I finished. Is masturbation causes barren and my penis is too small. So wat can. I do

    1. Hi Ashiraf, thank you for…

      Hi Ashiraf, thank you for getting in touch and we are so sorry you are going through a hard time. First and foremost, masturbation does not cause a change in penis size. So how can we help you buddy? 

       

  52. It is better for me to…
    It is better for me to mustaburt.

    1. Hi Bunoga, thank you for…

      Hi Bunoga, thank you for your input and feedback.

  53. Masturbation made my…
    Masturbation made my testacle imbalance and also a very small penis..wont it be harmful

  54. Mello Mycle, thank you for…

    Mello Mycle, thank you for getting in touch but please do not worry. For starters, masturbation does not cause testicle imbalance. Testicles are supposed to be imbalanced. The testicles make sperm. To do this, the temperature of the testicles needs to be cooler than the inside of the body. This is why the scrotum is located outside of the body and one testicle is slightly lower than the other so that both can remain cool. Secondly, what do you consider the size of a small penis to be?

    Please let us know and have a great week ahead. Stay safe!

  55. It seems of has cause great…
    It seems of has cause great effect to my penis it has bend so much and no increase in size, please how can I bring it back to normal?

    1. Hello Kyms, thank you for…

      Hello Kyms, thank you for getting in touch and asking a great question. Masturbation does not cause your penis to change shape in any way. How old are you? If you are still in puberty, your body is still undergoing changes that are completely normal. Penises come in all shapes and sizes. And they all look different: straight, curved, long, thick, thin, circumcised, uncircumcised. One is no better than the other and you have nothing to be ashamed of. Click here to find out more: https://lovemattersafrica.com/our-bodies/male-body/penis-shapes-and-sizes

      Please let us know if the information above helps and have a wonderful holiday and happy 2021! Stay safe!

  56. Very good for studying

    Very good for studying
    Does masturbation lead to low count of sperms is it true

  57. Hi Allen, thank you for…

    Hi Allen, thank you for getting in touch and asking a great question. Masturbation does not cause a low sperm count and this is a common myth. Click here to find out more about these popular myths and whether or not they are true: https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/ways-to-make-love/masturbation-myths-busted

    There are so many myths around masturbation that it’s not surprising people have lots of questions about it. We answered your main queries. Click here to find out more about the same here too: https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/ways-to-make-love/masturbation-your-burning-questions-answered

  58. Masturbation causes penile…
    Masturbation causes penile weakness.

  59. hello,
    i think murstabation…

    hello,
    i think murstabation is really not safe as it reduces man power, i was okay back then but since i started it, i see my inability to stand longer and now i depend on drugs to stand longer,
    Please advice.

  60. Hello Mr Purple (nice name)…

    Hello Mr Purple (nice name) haha. Thank you for reaching out to us and we are so sorry you are going through a hard time. There are so many myths around masturbation that it’s not surprising people have lots of questions about it. We answered your main queries here: 

    https://lovemattersafrica.com/making-love/ways-to-make-love/masturbation-your-burning-questions-answered

    We hope this information helps! Have a wonderful week and do not hesitate to get in touch with us in case you have any other questions. Stay safe!

  61. What can you do to increase…
    What can you do to increase the bigness of your penis?

    1. Hello Anatoly, the fact is…

      Hello Anatoly, the fact is penile size cannot be increased without surgery. While there are a lot of people out there trying to sell you all kinds of products – pills, pumps, patches, creams, gels, sprays and stretchers – most of it is hocus pocus. And experts say that is because the penis is made of spongy tissue which cannot be lengthened or stretched. Even surgeries offer only a marginal increase in size.

      This article has some information that you may find helpful on the issue.
      https://lovemattersafrica.com/our-bodies/male-body/six-myths-about-increasing-penis-size

  62. i think murstabation is the…
    i think murstabation is the same as sex!They both result into orgasms and ejaculation

    1. Well, that’s an interesting…

      Well, that’s an interesting point, Bashir, Indeed, if your goal is to have an orgasm without regard to whether you get it through masturbation or sex, then yes, it makes sense. However, note that while men always orgasm through penetrative sex, not all women get the same so maybe a combination of both masturbation and sex can help. 

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