I'm 26 and still a bachelor and a virgin. I've been worried because I've got this habit of masturbation, and I'm curious if it might affect my ability to have kids in the future once I get married. Could this be a problem for me later on?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Masturbation is a normal and healthy activity that does not cause infertility or affect your ability to have children in the future. If you have concerns about fertility, focus on a healthy lifestyle and consult a doctor for reassurance or further guidance.

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I'm dealing with bilateral grade 1 varicocele and I'm a bit worried about how masturbation might affect it. Is there any connection between masturbation and varicocele, like, could it make it worse? I'm just trying to figure out if it's safe for me to continue or if I should avoid it.

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