Masturbation and Penis Health: How Much is Too Much?
January 3, 2020Masturbation feels delightful, which is why men want to do it all the time (and lots of women want to do it all the time, too!). But there does come a point where too much of a good thing equals a rather bad thing, and that’s the case with excessive masturbation. Excessive penis irritation, dryness, and even pain can all be signs that a man is playing with himself a little too often. However, there are other points to ponder as well, such as the fact that masturbation is a stress reliever; that makes it a great thing. Let’s look at the reasons why masturbation might be good for penis health, but too much of it can lead to problems.
When Masturbation Becomes Too Much
Masturbation is a sexy way to feel good, and many men take full advantage of it. Some masturbate once every few weeks, depending upon their relationship status and how much sex they are getting with a partner. But on the other side of the spectrum, a man might masturbate multiple times a day. Some become addicted to the feeling of the release, and thus masturbate with every chance they get.
A good rule of thumb is that when masturbation starts to affect a man’s day-to-day life, it’s too much. When he starts to notice that masturbation sessions keep him from interacting with family and friends as often, or when he chooses to stay home and play with himself rather than go out and do the things he used to do, that’s a problem.
It can also be a problem if he starts to experience negative health effects, such as these:
- Penis skin irritation. Frequent masturbation can lead to penis irritation, even when a man uses plenty of lube. The lube itself, used quite often, can begin to lead to irritation thanks to the additives in the liquid. If a man chooses to masturbate dry, or uses a rubbing technique that focuses on one part of the penis, the skin irritation can be even more pronounced.
- Dry penis skin. All that activity - even with a good lube - can eventually dry out the skin. Adding moisturizer or using special lotions to masturbate with might help, but even those can eventually lead to dryness. It’s important to hydrate the skin as often as possible to avoid this problem.
- Loss of sensitivity. The more a man masturbates, the more his penis becomes accustomed to the sensations he’s giving it. That can lead to a lack of sensitivity, especially in the most delicate areas that give him the most pleasure. This loss of sensitivity can require a man to press harder or faster when masturbating, and that can lead to even more of the dry penis skin and irritation issues.
- Erectile dysfunction. Putting the penis through a bit too much exercise can lead to a rebellion of sorts - it can become tough to get it up. This is especially true if a man goes from masturbating on a regular basis to playing with a partner. The partner might not do things the way that "works" for the guy, and thus, it can become difficult to maintain an erection, and even more difficult to reach release.
- Damage to the penis. When the skin reaches a point of cracking, breaking, or even bleeding with excessive masturbation, it’s definitely time to stop for a while. Other issues might occur, such as a slow bending of the penis as scar tissue builds up inside, trouble with urinating, or even issues with ejaculation.
Maintaining Penis Health
In addition to cutting back on excessive masturbation and using a high-quality lube every time, a man can make good use of a penis health creme (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which has been clinically proven safe and mild for skin). This crème, applied on a regular basis, can help ease penis irritation through the wonders of vitamins A, C, D and E - and of course, Shea butter, which is a must for anything meant to heal the skin.
Posted by John Dugan. Posted In : Men's Health
