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Question #22142
32 days ago
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does masturabation cause weight gain male - #22142

Tanmay

I am kinda freaking out a bit and really need some clarity on this whole thing about does masturbation cause weight gain male. Like, I’ve been reading all sorts of stuff online, and everyone has opinions! I used to think it was just a myth, but lately, I’ve been, I don't know, a little more active than usual and I seem to be putting on some pounds. I mean, I'm not munching on junk food or anything—I've been sticking to veggies and lean meats! Still, my scale is not my friend these days. Just to give you some context, a few months ago I was really fit, running and everything. Now I feel bloated and sluggish, and I'm worried about what’s happening to my body. Furthermore, one of my friends mentioned that he read that does masturbation cause weight gain male, like somehow linked it to hormones or something? I can’t quite wrap my head around it. Like, could an increase in sexual activity mess with my metabolism or maybe it’s all in my head? This sounds wild but I need real info because this is not the kind of conversation I wanna have at home. Any thoughts or evidence that can help clear this up?

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There’s a lot of misinformation floating around out there, but rest assured, masturbation itself does not cause weight gain. It is a natural and healthy activity that doesn’t significantly impact your hormones or metabolism in a way that would lead to weight changes. Any variations in weight are more likely to be connected to other factors like changes in your diet, activity level, or even stress and sleep patterns. Weight gain could be subtle, but things like reduced physical activity, increased caloric intake, or even alterations in your sleep quality could creat a situation where you feel bloated or sluggish. Hormonal changes like those related to stress (e.g., cortisol) might contribute to weight fluctuations, but masturbation itself isn’t a direct cause. It sounds like you’ve been pretty active and maintaining a good diet with veggies and lean meats. If you’re noticing weight gain, it might be helpful to look at other aspects of your lifestyle. Are you as physically active as before? Sometimes reductions in exercise can inadvertently lead to muscle loss and a gain in fat, which can change how your body feels and functions. Also consider factors like fluid retention and how they sometimes affect weight readings and how you feel overall. If concerns persist or weight gain seems unusual, discussing these changes with a healthcare professional might provide a more personalized approach to addressing these changes. And remember, what you read online is sometimes wildly inconsistent. Checking with reliable sources and sticking to evidence-based information always matters.

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