Melatonin is a kind of a neurochemical that is secreted to induce sleep. Excessive masturbation leads to a depletion of this particular chemical, leading to the disturbed sleep pattern. This may often stretch over days, thereby leading to insomnia. Here, herbal remedies have been known to have positive benefits.
Which of the following are possible side effects of over masturbation?
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Pain in the lower back region happens due to a depletion of neurochemicals, which trigger the release of a certain inflammatory hormone. Premature ejaculation or sexual weakness too, takes place due to depletion of neurochemicals and other similar chemicals, leading to weakening of the parasympathetic nervous system, and in turn, weakened erections.
Which of the following health concerns can over-masturbation lead to?
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Usually, blood sugar levels are managed by a hormone called 'cortisol'. However, in cases relating to over masturbation, the level of 'cortisol' reaches to an unnaturally high level, that stress levels actually begin to rise. Mood swings may also stem from lowered testosterone levels in the body, which may happen as a result of over-masturbation.
Over-masturbation may lead to infertility and relationship problems
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This statement is only partially true because, though over-masturbation may lead to a decreased number of sperm cells in the future which may lead to relationship problems, infertility isn't usually a concern.
Masturbation causes blindness
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A massive misconception that has been there for long, there is no truth to the maxim that masturbation leads to blindness. Since it is a very widespread practice, had it been the source of any such serious situations, it would probably have been known by now.