is it normal to masturbate regularly?

Question: I’m seventeen and for the past four years I’ve been consistently masturbating. Sometimes it’s three times a day and sometimes once a day. Are there side effects of masturbating that could affect my long-term health? Also, is it wrong to be addicted to masturbating?

Answer: Masturbating is perfectly healthy and safe, and as long as you have the time, then doing it every day isn’t a problem.

As a gURL named Jessica said in the comments, “Masturbation in females is normal. I do it all the time sometimes twice a day.”

Counselors only consider masturbating (or any other habit, like going online, cleaning or talking on the phone) a problem if it gets in the way of other aspects of you life. But if you aren’t skipping school or avoiding your friends because you are too busy masturbating, then there is nothing to worry about.

Here’s some things masturbation won’t do:

  • Cause mental illness
  • Cause acne, blindness or hairy palms
  • Make you unable to enjoy with a partner
  • Stunt your growth
  • Cause infertility
    • Here’s some things it will do:

      • Help you learn about your sexuality
      • Teach you about orgasm
      • Help reduce stress

      So no, masturbation will not affect your long-term health, and doing it regularly is just fine.


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      43 Comments

      1. avatarrandomgurl1029 says:

        I started to “feel” myself at the age of 6. My mom never found out so I kept doing it. Now i am 14 and i figured out i have a hole in my hymen that is big enough for about 2 fingers to fit in. I personally like 1 finger because with the others i can stimulate my clit. I sometimes want to use something else to stick up there like a dildo or something…. If i broke my hymen with a dildo or another toy would i still be a virgin? Please reply!!!

        • avatarAthar says:

          @randomgurl1029 : Yes U Did break it .. I m sorry to say u r not virgin .. When u push something (Dick or Dildo) inside ur vagina for 1st time and u c the blood , ITS DONE !

          • avatarrandomgurl1029 says:

            But there was no blood sorry to say but i am still a virgin. Scientific research says (i looked it up) that it can only be a penis that can take away your virginity. No fingers, dildo, virbrator or anything :3 its alllllll good

      2. avatarkatie says:

        i use a shaver to masturbate and a toothbrush

        its a great way of masturabting for free and not wearing yourslef out

        i love it i masturbate everyday

      3. avatarSara says:

        haha i started at 10 and i didnt even kno what it was til later on XD

      4. avatarNGR says:

        Well I practice abstinence and I know its hard to say lol im 17 and have not had a boyfriend im beautifull ive been aproached but as soon a s guys find out im a virgin til marriage they run off so quick but i wont change my mind about it i'd rather be a virgin for the rest of my life then loosing my virginity to someone who is gonna walk out and not care about me im happy with this desicon i dont care what people think im happy and thats all that matters Plus i do mastubate to feel the void thats totally okay lol im not giving my name out after that but yes im proud of it of my descion not the masturbating well??? im not ashamed of that and i do quite in enjoy it and its not exposing me to std's and a pregnancy and a torn hymen, and heart …… ITS NORMAL TO MASTURBATE AND QUITE PLESENT IT IS AN AMAZING FEELING THAT IS SAFE AND STILL CONSIDERED YOU STAYING SOULMENT A VIRGIN AND REALSES NEGATIVE ENEGY AND LAST AS MUCH AS YOU WANT IT TO DONT HAVE SEX,,, UNTIL MARRIAGE , OR AT LEAST,,,,,,,,,,………. IF YOU KNOW YOU LOVE HIM AND HE LOVE YOU THE SAME WAY YOU DO AND YOU ARE IN YOUR 20'S IM SAVING IT… THERE ARE PLENTY OF WAYS TO PLEASE YOURSELF WITHOUT RISKING YOURSELF oh AND IM A GIRL IM A FEMALE

      5. avatarxyxy says:

        i have a question which i was little hesitated to ask about…ummm… while masturbating, i remember once i bleeded and i haven't ever had sex yet..i heard that when this happens it means the hyme broke… how could i prove im still virgin?

      6. avatarkatrina says:

        i've been doin it since i was uber young, and I don't care! It's a great way to learn more about urself, and it's a pick-me-up like when you're stressed or something.

      7. avatarlvy says:

        what if you mastrabated and bleed and its not my time of the month so i got scared and still am? help!

      8. avatarNicole says:

        genuinejune: No, you can't lose your virginity to an object. There has to be another person involved.

      9. avatarRawr ... says:

        wtf … i tried it but i have never had a orgasim … like wtf?

      10. avatarVictoria says:

        i LOVE to masturbate it gets rid of my stress and i can get to sleep alot easier. if you want to make feel great rub your clitorous fast or use a vibrating toothbrush it feels soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo good.i think i started wheni was like 8years old.

      11. avatarLove itttt says:

        ive been masturbating since i was really young like 12. . . i used to be ashamed but now i love it!! i used a electric toothbrush sometimes but alot i use the corner of a firm pillowand i hump it good!! dont be ashamed guys

      12. avatarKaytlin says:

        I do it a lot too. It really is a "pick-me-up." My boyfriend is not ready for sex even though I am.

      13. avatarsam says:

        omg i have mastibated before jus watching something on youtube to know how to mastribate! haha! it really works and i luv it!

      14. avatarcutie 23456545 says:

        how do you hav phone sex?

      15. avatarkate says:

        if your trying to masturbate:
        Rub your clitoris or use the head of an electric toothbrush to simulate it
        you can also put your finger in your vagina and about an inch up their is your g-spot. if you rub or push on that
        remember to do what is most comfortable for you

      16. avatarCat says:

        I think I've been masturbating since I was around 8 (half my life) – except I didn't know that's what it was until I was about 14! I had heard of it, I just didn't know that that's what I was doing. It's become a natural treat for me these days.

      17. avatarBrittany says:

        how do i masterbate im 13 and confused i try but nothing helps,

      18. avatargenuinejune says:

        if i use a vibrator or dildo for masturbation does that mean im not a virgin anymore?

        • avatarDoc says:

          Technically you are still a virgin. You are not a virgin once a penis has entered your vagina. If your Hymen was torn artificially other than a penis, you are still a virgin.

      19. avatarLala says:

        it is perfectly normal & it feels really good.
        i would be so stressed out if i couldnt do this. =]

      20. avatargurlygurl0192 says:

        i actually started mastrabautin real young, i was about 5 6ish never knew wat it was , but it felt good, and my mom said it was "wrong" but today im 16yrs old and i still do it , i dont want to loose my virginity now , so itrs a great alternitive, such as cybering

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