What Are the Physical Effects of Masturbation in Adolescents?
Jun 09, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Luo Yong
Introduction
Urinary System Disorders: Frequent masturbation may lead to prostatitis or urinary tract infections (e.g., urethritis), manifesting as symptoms such as frequent urination, painful urination, and discomfort in the lower abdomen and perineum.
Delayed Development: Prolonged masturbation during adolescence may disrupt the stability of the endocrine system, impair genital development, and consequently compromise overall physical health and constitution.
Exposure to inappropriate materials—including pornographic publications and videos—may lead adolescents to masturbate as a means of satisfying sexual urges. However, excessive masturbation may result in urinary tract disorders, delayed physical development, and mental fatigue.
① Urinary Tract Disorders
Masturbation during adolescence is a normal physiological behavior driven by hormonal changes and natural developmental processes. Nevertheless, frequent masturbation can cause prolonged penile congestion, potentially leading to symptoms such as urinary frequency, dysuria, and discomfort in the lower abdomen or perineum—signs commonly associated with prostatitis, urinary tract infections, or urethritis.
② Delayed Physical Development
Adolescence is a critical period for physical growth. Chronic masturbation may disrupt endocrine system stability, impair genital development, and negatively affect overall physical health and constitution.
③ Mental Fatigue
Adolescents are typically under intense academic pressure. Prolonged or excessive masturbation may contribute to poor mental states—including fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and diminished memory—resulting in declining academic performance, persistent lethargy, and general demotivation.
