i am a 19 year old boy.have been masturbating since 14 by lying on bed.noticed beard growth when stopped masturbation for 1 month and lifted weights at 16.i have negligible hair on scrotum,a lot around penis,become nervous easily,have always had thin hair on head and now they have become less dense.my chest is 37 inches and height 5 feet 7 inches. somebody told me my nails are not sufficiently red.i have always been inactive.have stretch marks on body for 3 years it seems i have low testosterone.would quitting masturbation help solve my problem?

Hi,

It's not unusual for adolescent boys and young men to masturbate a great deal, and this wouldn't affect your testosterone levels (which have to do with hormones and isn't impacted by the frequency of sex or masturbation). Testosterone levels are pretty easy for a health care provider to assess; just a blood test should tell them what they need to know. Similarly, your hair, nails, and physical stature are all linked to things that masturbation won't affect.

Hope this helps, and thanks for posting.

Fredo

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