Gautam Reddy Gautam Reddy Asked 5 months ago

Does jerking off cause hair loss?

My friends were joking around about weird myths. One of them said jerking off causes hair loss. Is there any scientific evidence behind this claim, or is it just a baseless rumor?

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Divya Nair Divya Nair Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago
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From what I have read about hormonal health, there is no direct link between the two. Hair loss is usually related to genetics, stress, or nutritional deficiencies. It's always better to consult a dermatologist to find the real root cause.

Siddharth Jha Siddharth Jha Joined May 2026 5 months ago

I used to blame my lifestyle for hair thinning and ignored it for years, which I really regret now. By the time I went to a doctor, my male pattern baldness was quite advanced. Please get a proper scalp checkup done instead of believing these old myths.

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Consult a dermatologist

Manish Pandey Manish Pandey Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

I had a lot of anxiety about this when I was younger, but my hair loss was actually due to hard water in my new city and high work stress. Once I started using filtered water and taking care of my scalp, my hair improved. Masturbation has nothing to do with it.

Aditya Goel Aditya Goel Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

No, it does not. This is a complete myth and there is no scientific basis for it. Hair loss is mostly genetic or due to stress, so focus on fixing your diet and sleep schedule instead.

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Rajesh Kumar Rajesh Kumar Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

Bhai, bilkul nahi. Ye sab purane zamane ke dadi-nani wale myths hain, ispe dhyan mat do. Agar baal jhad rahe hain toh protein khao, stress kam lo aur kisi achhe doctor ko dikhao.

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