
No, swine flu isn't one of them. Everyone knows the pros of masturbation; stress relief, sleep aid, release of endorphins. And we all know the lies associated with masturbation as well; causes blindness, it's not normal, it's a sin. Well, masturbation is far from abnormal. It's actually good for you. However, like all good things it needs to be practiced in moderation as there are very real health hazards associated with male masturbation.
Easy does it!
Pleasuring yourself too often can result in an irritated penis. That's not to say that it will get mad and throw a temper tantrum but rather that skin can become raw and chaffed.
Watch where you point that thing!
Guys, how you masturbate can cause problems below the belt as well. Frequent masturbation, in which you lie face down and thrusting against a pillow, carpet, etc. can lead to an injury of the urethra, or even a penile fracture. "Face down masturbation" causes urethral trauma. The result? Good luck peeing while standing up. The trauma makes it hard for a steady stream of urine to flow through the urethra so you end up with the "pee all over the place" effect. While, some guys urethra's are able to heal from the trauma, not all guys do. So, avoid this masturbation technique.
How much longer till it's ready?
Sometimes, you have to show your man meat a good time, but doing so in way that your partner is unable to re-create is not a good idea. If you're getting yourself off, often, and your partner can't give you the same sensation you give yourself you are susceptible to sexual dysfunction. In other words, it won't be long before the only person that can make you climax will be you. When masturbating, try to stay along the lines of sensation that you would feel naturally from you lovers mouth, hand, or any other orifice.
So, what is the moral is this article? It's okay to show yourself some lovin', just be aware of the possible health hazards and take precautions.
For more info on male masturbation, check out this article from Web MD.