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Can masturbation cause tightness/rigidity in the joints?

Dr Sudhakar Krishnamurti
Andrologist, Microsurgeon & Sexual Medicine Consultant,
Andromeda Andrology Center,
Hyderabad

Q: I am a 30 year old unmarried guy and I understand that it a myth that night discharge or maturbation leads to general weakness or loss of blood or arthritis. However, please advise if it advisable to go to gym or an hours jogging or hard workout espcially after the previous nights discharge. The reason I ask this question is because the body becomes rigid or tight in the joints and it takes a lot of effort to go for jogging. Please advise how do I tackle this problem as I would love to keep my body fit while encountering such physiological changes.

A:You are right. Masturbation DOES NOT cause any weaknesses of any sort. Your sensations of `tightness and `rigidity in the joints are purely imaginary. Even if you ejaculate 10 times before exercise, such things won't occur. Therefore, continue both your masturbation and your exercises. Nothing will happen to you.