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Are There Any Problems From Being Sexually Inactive For A Long Time?

I am 28 years old. I am in good health and have always been pretty healthy. My wife seperated from me a month and a half ago. We had a very active sex life, usually at least 5 times a week and i masturbated almost daily. Since she has left, I have been totally inactive sexually by her request, no masturbation or anything. There are times when my testicles actually hurt. Not unbearable, but pain none the less. Can this hurt me permanently at all if it continues and what solution would i have to it. Are there any common problems from being totally sexually inactive for a long time after being so sexually active? Especially any problems that will continue after we get together again. But since i do not know how long that will be until we are together again, what are the short term affects and damages as well and what should/could be done?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety.
I've been asked the same question,by so many in similar situations.
There's absolutely no difference and doesn't affect your health,in any way.
However,at your age,it's advisable to continue masturbating once weekly.
In some people,they develop prostatitis,which could be related to this.
Abstinence isn't known to cause testicular pain.Just use a scrotal support.
If you've any other doubts,send them to me,as a direct question.
Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.
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Are There Any Problems From Being Sexually Inactive For A Long Time?

Hello and welcome to HCM. As an Urologist,i can understand your anxiety. I ve been asked the same question,by so many in similar situations. There s absolutely no difference and doesn t affect your health,in any way. However,at your age,it s advisable to continue masturbating once weekly. In some people,they develop prostatitis,which could be related to this. Abstinence isn t known to cause testicular pain.Just use a scrotal support. If you ve any other doubts,send them to me,as a direct question. Dr.Matthew J. Mangat.