Excessive Masturbation can cause Penis Shrinkage? What?

[dankmaymays]

So I masturbate alot (3-4 times a day) and according to this article it can cause penis shrinkage?
Help?
Penis Shrinkage and Chronic Masturbation
According to the Dr. Irwin Goldstein, director of medicine at Alvarado Hospital in San Diego, penile shrinkage occurs because of two main causes:

1. By the buildup of plaque, known as fat, that prevents the flow of blood
2. By the buildup of inelastic scar tissue that prevents arteries from increasing in size inside the fibrous sheath of the erectile chambers.


Source: http://www.herballove.com/guide/penis-shrinkage-caused-over-masturbation

[Foster2024]

Hi I know it’s not a answer but I am 24 and my penis shrinks and the tip of my penis is red and swollen it irritates and goes red sometimes and the shrinkage puts me of my dayley life at the moment I have been to the doctors once and they checked I had a infection they give me some antibiotics but it still shrinks and still like it I also have Smegma I keep cleaning it but I really don’t want a circumstance thanks simon

[auntiejessi]

This sounds like balanitis. It has nothing to do with masturbation.

You should try a non-soap cleanser, and clean it once a day, and after sex/masturbation. Keep it dry.

Also, that article is crap. No one's penis shrinks because of masturbation. If you'd like to discuss your situation more, you should start your own thread. This one is really old.

[Nineout]

well I hope you find the imagery helpful....it is easy to worry too much...better to get on with life..and enjoy it..

nineout

[dankmaymays]

Amazing answer, thank you very much!

[dankmaymays]

Penis Shrinkage and Chronic Masturbation

^Says that before the Dr Irwin thing, I'll link you to the page if you want

[Nineout]

hi well
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the article talks about health and wear and tear issues

I think the issue here is the word excessively ..now if this means 5 times a day..well then you will be tired, lack stimulation and to be honest any more than 3 or 4 times a day is probably going to start to make things sore or the blood flow will start to become slower....these are all physical factors...another consideration in the word excessively..is the method used..so is the grip too strong,... are the strokes too random and... if there is some pain felt whilst masturbating it is a sign that some damage....albeit temporary.... may be occurring...so maybe ..better to stop and ..take a rest....a good rest......like two or 3 days...
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masturbation is a bit like champagne...if you have it 3 times a day..it is no longer a celebration...just think of that...it will help you treat your libido with more ceremony....I think..  the odd day of 2 or 3 times a day is ok.....usually once a day is fine for most guys...even a day off sometimes........and being a little more gentle.....if you are worried about tissue damage...
I think the article you read was referring to possibly age and poor diet related issues...which would then have an effect on the ability to gain a full erection....shrinkage is only going to be permanent if you smoke too much...or smoke at all...as smoking is the probably one of the biggest .factors in maintaining penis size or erection problems in men....after  too much alcohol,  poor diet health and psychological issues.

.. I don't think too much masturbation even features in any of these studies,  but I understand your concern.  Don't worry ... a lot more masturbating can be done before any wear and tear  signs  will start to show.

[AndRynne]

This does not say that according to Dr Irwin, penile shrinkage (or anything else) is caused by masturbation.

[dankmaymays]

Keep the answers coming guys, if there are any more.

[Dalubaba]

Google male deer exercise. It is evident from its movement, that penis retraction will get reversed with this exercise. Worth a trial.