Can Masturbation Affect My Menstrual Cycle?

Sep 4, 2015

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I am an 18-year-old girl and have been masturbating for the past few years. I have irregular periods and off late haven’t got my periods for three months now. I am not sexually active. Could this irregularity be due to my habit of masturbation? How do I stop?

Masturbation is absolutely normal and in fact can be healthy for you too. It not only helps make you feel relaxed, but it also beats stress, can relieve a headache and helps you understand your body better. Essentially what you do and do not like. Here’s why masturbation can be great for your health.

As for your periods, its irregularity has nothing to do with your habit of masturbation. Some of the likely causes for irregular periods could be PCOD, lack of proper nutrition or even certain hormonal imbalances. You may also like to read about the common causes of missed periods.

If you haven’t had your periods for three months and are sexually inactive, it is best you visit a doctor for a thorough examination and diagnosis.

As for stopping masturbation, know that the only way is for you to do it only when you are sexually aroused and need a release. The frequency of which will depend on you and what turns you on.

source: thehealthsite

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