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Vincent R asked in HealthMen's Health · 10 years ago

I haven't masturbated in 11 days. I'm a guy.?

As my question states, I haven't jacked off in 11 days. I usually would masturbate everyday, every other day, or 2-3 days later.

Why did I stop?

I did some research that masturbating releases dopamine and excess masturbation will override the brain system and continues to keep our body in 'fight or flight' situation. I personally don't really know what that situation feels like, though I may have experienced it. But I'll say that I never felt nervous, angry, or scared when I masturbated everyday... and being constantly in that situation didn't sound too good to me. So if someone can clarify what that means I would appreciate it.

And someone told me that excessive dopamine in the system will hinder memory temporarily. After the levels are down, it'll be fine. But during that 'high' period, I heard it really hurts the memory. And I'm guessing over time, it'll have some consequences. Again, if someone can clarify this, that would be great.

I know that anything excessive isn't good and I felt like I wasn't doing my body any good by masturbating everyday. So I decided to give maybe about a week break. But as week passed, I noticed some changes.

I think I became a bit more cranky and angry (I'm guessing it's the increase in testosterone) but other than that, I feel much better; even with less hours of sleep, I feel strong and energetic. I'm less tired during the day. I also feel more confident around girls and even feel like I'm getting more attention.

I haven't had any wet dreams lately, and to avoid it, I've been sleeping on my back (so my penis doesn't get stimulated by the bed).

I don't know if this is just all in my head. If anyone abstained from masturbation for awhile and experienced some changes, I would greatly appreciate it if you shared them with me. Or if anyone has some questions I'd be willing to answer.

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  • Anonymous
    10 years ago
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    Men have a high sex drive.Yes but sometimes we just are not in the mood to masturbate.Tke me fro example i love masturbating but last year i didn't masturbate for over 20 days! it's a kind of a record.Just wait and see you will find your libido again.

  • 10 years ago

    OK all your research aside here's the truth. Masturbation has the same effect on your body as sex. Sex is a healthy thing and so is masturbation. Biologic wise it doesn't make any difference masturbation is sex by yourself. So go ahead and jerk any changes you think you see are not real you just think it is. Since it's been a while you will have a lot of semen be prepared for clean up.

  • 10 years ago

    Your typing is excessive and that is not good. Go beat off and get back to being a guy!

  • 10 years ago

    You should masturbate.

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  • 10 years ago

    what would you rather have problems or squirts running down your leg in public places

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