HomeAnswersSexologymasturbationI am a 19-year-old boy with dark penis skin. Could it be due to masturbation?

Can frequent masturbation cause penis skin to darken?

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Published At November 27, 2023
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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 19-year-old male with a masturbation habit. The skin in some areas of my penis has darkened, especially where I hold it during masturbation. I assume it is purely due to friction, but I was wondering if there is something I can do to make the skin go back to normal. Can it turn normal on its own? Please help.

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have read the query, and I can understand your concern.

Masturbation is common; 95% of men engage in it to have sex on their own without a companion. It is a good practice, as it:

1. It helps to relieve stress.

2. Boosts mood.

3. Improves sleep.

4. Helps prevent depression and anxiety.

5. Relaxes the mind of a person.

6. Relieves pain and muscle cramps.

7. Relieves the sexual tension.

8. Improves the confidence of a person.

9. Allows one to have better sex.

10. Helps the person understand his needs and desires.

11. In females, masturbation increases vaginal blood flow.

Masturbating two to three times per week is not harmful to your penis, but doing it more frequently can make you feel fatigued, unfocused, and infertile.

Ways to reduce masturbation are

  1. Sex education.

  2. Physical exercises.

  3. Sleep adjustment.

  4. Quality of sleep.

  5. Healthy and balanced diet.

  6. Programming for leisure time.

  7. Development of spirituality.

  8. Taking a cold bath.

For tiredness or a decrease in strength, you can use a capsule of Astymin Forte (Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, and Cyanocobalamin) once a morning and a tablet of Shelcal (Calcium and Vitamin D3) once a night after food for thirty days. You can apply almond oil for color change.

I hope this will help you.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Raveendran S R
Dr. Raveendran S R

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