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Does Masturbation lead to weight gain?
Question: maturbation leads to weight gain? i have heard many people saying that and they also say that it targets hips and belly kindly elaborate. Myweight is around 80kg and height 5feet7inches Thanking in anticipation :) ...
Brief Answer:
Masturbation does not increase weight
Detailed Answer:
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Dear Mr XXXX
The act of masturbation definitely does cause any increase in weight. It is one of the popular myth without any scientific basis. On the contrary act of masturbation is associated with calorie consumption ranging between 100 to 500 Kcal depending on technique in which it is done.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCh
Masturbation does not increase weight
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome to Healthcare-Magic
Greetings of the day
Dear Mr XXXX
The act of masturbation definitely does cause any increase in weight. It is one of the popular myth without any scientific basis. On the contrary act of masturbation is associated with calorie consumption ranging between 100 to 500 Kcal depending on technique in which it is done.
Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you.
Take Care
Best Regards
Dr Deepak Kishore
MBBS,MS,MCh
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