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Does masturbation cause erectile dysfunction?
Medical review by: Jennie Stanford, MD, FAAFP, DipABOM Summary: The masturbation myth It’s estimated that 52% of all men experience erectile dysfunction (ED) at some point in their lives. Since this condition is so widespread, it makes sense to wonder if common behaviors—like masturbation—can play a role in causing it. However, there