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Question:
I masturbate on a regular basis (1-2x daily). It is said that masturbation is a healthy act. So i do it daily without worries. Few months ago i had an inflamation at my prostate gland. Even the doctor doesnt know what causes the inflamation as i do not have any sexual contact. Antibiotics have been taken and believed to be healed. However, after masturbation, i do have a burning feeling at my lower back. Not to the extend of pain but uncomfortable. I suspect its due to excessive masturbation/ejaculation that hurts the gland. Is it the reason? Will the feeling go off if i stop masturbate? Could frequent masturbation/ejaculation contributes to the getting postrate cancer later? Any suppliments(herbs) that can help cure or prevent this? Finally, is masturbating daily a safe thing to do?

Answer:
by Logan Levkoff:
(06/27/2004)
Thank you for submitting your question. I am not a medical doctor, however, masturbation (even daily) is a safe and healthy act. Chances are that the inflammation and uncomfortability you feel is due to something else. A doctor or urologist may understand this better. If you are cramping after ejaculation, you can experiment with different masturbatory positions to see if that helps. But again, it is important for you to continue to see a physician if you are in pain. I hope this information helps.

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