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Masturbation effects

• Q: After masturbation in the morning, I feel tired all day long. Also, I cannot concentrate well on my job and feel my memory is weaker. After sex with a partner, I don't have this feeling. What's wrong?
• Dr. Klein: There is no medical reason for this. The body cannot differentiate between sex with yourself and sex with a partner. If you aren't using drugs or alcohol to masturbate, it should not affect you this negative way, unless you feel guilty, are working hard to hide your activity, etc. I suggest you discuss this with a psychologist or physician.

 

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