Anil Sharma Anil Sharma Asked 10 months ago

Does masturbation cause erectile dysfunction?

I've been a bit worried about some personal health concerns lately. I saw a post online asking if masturbation causes erectile dysfunction. I'm curious if there's any medical evidence supporting this.

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Dinesh Kumar Dinesh Kumar Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago
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I ignored my erection issues for a year thinking it was just because of masturbation or fatigue, which was a huge mistake because it turned out to be high blood pressure. Don't waste time self-diagnosing. If you are having persistent issues, please visit an urologist immediately.

Siddharth Roy Siddharth Roy Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

Physically, no, it doesn't cause ED. But if you are watching too much porn while doing it, it can cause a psychological block when you are with a real partner. My tip is to cut down on screen usage, focus on real intimacy, and reduce the frequency.

Varun Grover Varun Grover Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

It is like eating street food—doing it occasionally is completely fine and doesn't spoil your appetite for a main meal. But if you overdo it daily, you might lose interest in everything else. Moderation is key for both dessert and this!

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Kabir Sen Kabir Sen Joined Jan 2026 9 months ago

Let's bust this myth right away: scientifically, masturbation does not cause ED. Most performance issues are purely psychological, driven by stress, performance anxiety, or excessive porn consumption. Keep your mind clear and consult a doc if the issue persists.

Nitesh Das Nitesh Das Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

Please don't worry, it does not cause erectile dysfunction. It is a completely normal habit and won't cause any harm as long as you are keeping a healthy lifestyle.

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Rohan Mehta Rohan Mehta Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago

I totally get it, this can be extremely stressful and scary to think about. But rest assured, medically there is no proof that it causes ED. Don't let anxiety get the best of you, as stress itself is often the main reason for performance issues.

Baldev Singh Baldev Singh Joined Jul 2026 4 months ago

I have seen many young boys ask this out of pure fear. Physically, it is a safe and natural act that does not cause any permanent damage or weakness. Eat healthy food, stay active, and don't fill your mind with baseless worries.

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