I've been masturbating about two or three times a week, and I'm worried if this could lead to impotency. I feel like my penis isn't as big as it was when I was 18, especially when it's flaccid. I can see nerves on it and also on the back of my hands. Does this mean Im getting weaker or is it normal? Am I doing it too often? Could this increase my risk of diabetes, because my mom has it?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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Diabetes occur through hereditary also but not all the cases,and masturbation does not lead to impotent

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Answered 04/07/2025

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