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Question:
Although I have seen several discussions of whether masterbation affects penis size, I have never seen this fully addressed. My question is whether masterbation for a pre-pubescent boy might stunt puberty or penis growth, as once the body believes it is regularly receiving sex, it might slow or halt penis growth/puberty. Would refrain from masterbation or infrequent masterbation allow this process to continue? Although I know masterbation has no effect on the penis size of an adult male I have never heard the facts on an adolescent. If you have the answer great, otherwise maybe you could refer me to someone who might. Thank you!

Answer:
by Sandra L. Caron:
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One's penis size appears to be determined by genetics - not by sexual activity (whether it is with yourself or a partner, and whether you are a child or an adult). I am not aware of any research that links penis size to masturbation.

Reviewed by: Scott Gross M. Ed.

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