• @Bluefruit@lemmy.world
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          279 months ago

          I’m glad you mentioned reasonable levels because like with anything, it can be harmful if done too often.

            • @Bluefruit@lemmy.world
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              229 months ago

              Great question.

              Essentially if its not interfering with your life in a meaningful way, you’re fine.

              If it causes you to miss work or if you’re unable to wait until you get home and end up doing it somewhere its not acceptable, then its an issue.

              Or not being able to stop or reduce the frequency can also mean its an issue.

              However, rather than listen to some nobody in the internet, you’d want to consult a medical professional.

              • @psycho_driver@lemmy.world
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                29 months ago

                If it causes you to miss work or if you’re unable to wait until you get home and end up doing it somewhere its not acceptable, then its an issue.

                I remember a story about some low level politician pulling off into the parking lot of a preschool to rub one out. That probably would be a good example of this.

                • @phorq@lemmy.ml
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                  59 months ago

                  If that’s what gets you off, I don’t kink shame… just enjoy in moderation, there is only so much lubrication tears can provide…

              • Neshura
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                79 months ago

                You know there’s such a thing as curiosity. Just because they asked doesn’t mean they masturbate often, or at all for that matter.

            • @ricecake@sh.itjust.works
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              39 months ago

              Are you numb, bleeding, sore or neglecting other activities like friends, family or your job?

              You’re probably fine. Whole area’s kinda built to do that pretty regularly. So same rules as exercise.

            • @Honytawk@lemmy.zip
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              39 months ago

              21 times a month should be good enough.

              More shouldn’t be a problem either, since once every day reduces the chance of prostate cancer by 36%

          • @SnipingNinja@slrpnk.net
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            39 months ago

            Is there an actual specific reasonable interval or does it vary person to person (of course putting aside any specific issues like muscle injury in the area for an example)

            • @Bluefruit@lemmy.world
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              39 months ago

              It does vary from person to person. Whats reasonable for you may not be reasonable for others. Libido as well as age is gonna be a factor. Some people do it multiple times a day and others are a couple times a week.

              Again as long as its not hurting you or others, go for it man. Like others in this thread mentioned, in moderation, its a healthy thing to do.

        • @lyam23@lemmy.world
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          9 months ago

          I’m not taking a side, but unless there’s some new evidence, virtually every study I’ve seen is filled with little to no evidence this is true and sums up with something to the effect of ‘results uncertain, more research needed’.

    • @mycatiskai
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      There haven’t been any studies to conclusively prove that this is the case but some correlation shows that nocturnal emmisions are lower in men who masturbate more. Probably more than likely this guy would have nutted in his sleep during that month of no fap.

        • @dlrht@lemm.ee
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          That citation abstract very clearly says “could link” prostate cancer and biological processes and “may lower” prostate cancer risk, it’s definitely not as clear cut as you’re making it sound. The paper itself isn’t even confident about the statements it’s making

          • @boatsnhos931@lemmy.world
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            59 months ago

            I’m willing to take the risk for you guys…it’s for the greater good you know? Out here doing gods work…Now where did I put my coconut?!