Masterbation - #29416
I am really confused about something that’s been bothering me for a while now. I've heard so many things about masturbation, like how it's supposedly completely normal, but sometimes I feel guilty about it. A year ago I dove into a pretty stressful work situation and turned to masturbation more frequently just to relieve stress. So, like, I went from maybe once a week to several times in a day sometimes! Now I'm wondering if that's normal. I get this tight feeling in my lower stomach after, and it worries me. Like, am I hurting myself? I read somewhere that excessive masturbation can lead to issues, but I honestly don’t know what “excessive” even means. My friend told me masturbation is just a natural part of being human, but then I hear all this conflicting advice out there! I even tried to cut back, thinking maybe I was becoming addicted or something but then it’s like I find myself sneaking off to do it when I'm alone. What do you all think? How do you know when masturbation becomes a problem? Is there a line between healthy habits and unhealthy ones? Help!!
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