The Harm of Masturbation to the Skin
Jul 05, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Xiaoyan
Introduction
Masturbation—also known as self-stimulation—is the act of satisfying one’s sexual needs, relieving sexual tension, and discharging sexual energy through one’s own efforts, thereby deriving pleasure and comfort from sexual activity. The human body relies on “blood and qi” (vital energy and blood) for nourishment, and the primary source of blood and qi is everyday diet. Frequent masturbation in daily life may very likely lead to deficiency of blood and qi.
Masturbation—also known as autoeroticism—involves self-stimulation to relieve sexual tension, discharge sexual energy, fulfill one’s sexual needs, and derive pleasure and comfort from sexual activity. Excessive or frequent masturbation undoubtedly exerts significant adverse effects on the body, detailed as follows:
① Coarse, Dull Skin
The human body relies on “blood and qi” (vital energy and nourishing blood) for health and vitality, with these essential substances primarily derived from daily nutrition. Frequent masturbation may deplete blood and qi, leading to deficiency. When blood and qi become insufficient, the skin gradually loses its luster and elasticity, becoming increasingly coarse and dry—and may even accelerate the aging process.
② Impairment of Mental and Emotional Well-being
Excessive masturbation can lead to mental fatigue, diminished willpower, indecisiveness, emotional volatility, irritability, suspicion, and anxiety. Individuals may alternate between impulsive overreaction and excessive withdrawal when facing challenges, lacking patience, perseverance, self-confidence, and courage. These manifestations stem from depletion of “essence” (jing), which impairs its normal transformation into “qi.”
③ Prostatitis
Frequent masturbation causes prolonged congestion and stasis in the prostate gland, severely disrupting its normal secretory and excretory functions—and potentially triggering prostatitis. During masturbation, heightened emotional arousal and tension render individuals highly sensitive to environmental disturbances; even minor interruptions may abruptly halt the process before ejaculation occurs. This results in recurrent congestion of the prostate and seminal vesicles, venous stasis, and ultimately predisposes to prostatitis and seminal vesiculitis.
