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Question:
hello im 14 and i was wondering if i were too masterbate too much would it cause birth deffects later on in life? right now my testicles are very small from masterbating and a friend told me that it might make my child have a deffect is this true please tell me i have been having nightmares and i cant talk to girls the same i need to now thanks

Answer:
by Scott Gross:
(08/02/2006)
Hi and thanks for the question. You have nothing to fear. There has never been a scientific link between masturbation and any health problem. In fact, masturbation has many health benefits like reducing stress, helping you to relax and sleep, and just generally feeling great. Masturbation will not harm you and it won't harm any children you may have in the future. If your testicles seem small, it may be that they just haven't fully developed yet. You are still young and growing and you can expect that every part of your body will continue to grow (including your penis and testicles) all the way through your teens. Also remember that penises and testicles come in different sizes. Being slightly smaller or larger than someone else does not mean there is anything wrong with you or that you will have problems later on in life. Take care, M. Scott Gross

Reviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology

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