Aditi Rao Aditi Rao Asked 9 months ago

Does masturabation cause weight loss?

My cousin and I were talking about random health myths, and she heard that 'masturabation' causes weight loss. I find it really hard to believe this. Is there any truth to it at all?

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Ananthakrishnan Swamy Ananthakrishnan Swamy Joined Mar 2026 8 months ago
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In our family, we are taught that healthy nutrition and peaceful sleep are key to maintaining weight. There is no truth to the belief that this habit causes weight loss or physical weakness. If you are losing weight, it is best to consult a doctor to see if there is any other issue.

Sanjay Bose Sanjay Bose Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

If losing weight was that simple, gyms would have gone out of business long ago! This habit has absolutely nothing to do with weight loss. Unfortunately, we still have to do the hard work of dieting and exercising to shed kilos.

Rohan Bhatia Rohan Bhatia Joined May 2026 6 months ago

Actually, I have been losing a bit of weight recently and I was worried if this habit was the cause of my weakness. Has anyone else felt the same or noticed their weight dropping after starting this? I am getting slightly anxious about it.

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Sameer Deshmukh Sameer Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

From a physiological standpoint, there is no correlation between masturbation and weight loss. Significant weight changes are usually linked to dietary shifts, metabolic issues, or stress. If you are experiencing unexplained weight loss, consulting a physician is the best course of action.

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Swami Devendra Swami Devendra Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Do not let these minor thoughts create worry in your heart. This is a natural mechanism of the body and does not lead to weight loss or loss of energy. Keep your mind peaceful, eat healthy meals, and take good care of yourself.

Nikhil Rao Nikhil Rao Joined May 2026 6 months ago

While this habit doesn't cause weight loss, please do not ignore sudden changes in your body weight. I once ignored rapid weight loss thinking it was due to stress, but it turned out to be a serious gut infection. Please get a proper medical checkup if your weight is dropping abnormally.

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