There is no evidence that masturbationor even masturbating “too much"can causeerectile dysfunction (ED).
This article takes a look at the role masturbation plays (and doesn’t play) in erectile dysfunction.
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Facts About Masturbation and Erectile Dysfunction
Masturbation does not cause erectile dysfunction.
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One exception may be a practice known as prone masturbation.
Porn can cause sexual dissatisfaction.This, in turn, can contribute to ED and other sexual issues.
In time, even watching porn itself may fail to produce an erection.
What Does Cause Erectile Dysfunction?
The causes often overlap and make the other worse.
Will I Get ED When I’m Older?
While older age doesn’t cause erectile dysfunctionyounger people get it, toothe risk increases as you get older.
With that said, masturbation offers health benefits that may indirectly improvepsychogenic ED.
This is a form of ED triggered by psychological factors.
A combination approach is often needed and may include:
Do I Need Counseling?
Summary
It is a myth that masturbationeven frequent masturbationcauses erectile dysfunction (ED).
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