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Can Masturbation Cause Anxiety?

Hi. I want to know if masturbateing cause anxiety? (Imbalance of brain chemicals) I read several articles online !? I m a frequent masterbator and I have anxiety now!?, im not saying it s cause of masterbating!! , I m on lexamil (lexapro) and its been a while since I had sex or masterbated I have this urge to do it now but I m concerned that it makes my anxiety worst and the lexamil (lexapro) have an effect? , so my questions are can I masterbate while on this medication and will or can it make my anxiety worst? I know lexamil give a low sex drive? ! ... sorry if this post are offensive to anyone!
Wed, 12 Nov 2014
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Hi

I had gone through your query.
Masturbation is normal physiological function of our body
It is one the method to satisfy sexual pleasure in absent of partner
Both sex and masturbation has same and has same end result to get satisfaction

So no need to worry

But constant thinking and feeling of guilt of masturbation will effect
so don't think much,it is normal

Lexpro can help to reduce anxiety and impulsive behavior.

You can do masturbation while on this medicine.
Anxiolytic like etizolam also helpful to reduce anxiety.

Relax and consult your doctor.

Still have query then feel free to ask.

Thank you.


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Can Masturbation Cause Anxiety?

Hi I had gone through your query. Masturbation is normal physiological function of our body It is one the method to satisfy sexual pleasure in absent of partner Both sex and masturbation has same and has same end result to get satisfaction So no need to worry But constant thinking and feeling of guilt of masturbation will effect so don t think much,it is normal Lexpro can help to reduce anxiety and impulsive behavior. You can do masturbation while on this medicine. Anxiolytic like etizolam also helpful to reduce anxiety. Relax and consult your doctor. Still have query then feel free to ask. Thank you.