Several myths have been associated with masturbation which has since long been considered a taboo. It was perhaps believed that human beings are not entitled to have sexual pleasure unless it was granted to them by someone else. However, such myths have been exploded. There has been a drastic change in the perception about masturbation. It is now considered as a tool for self stimulation. Since there is an increased risk of infections and sexually transmitted diseases during sexual intercourses, masturbation is a manual stimulation of the genital organs.

Various studies are going on to find out the link between masturbation and prostate health. It was generally believed that masturbation led to an enlarged prostate. Recent studies have tried to shed light on this myth. The studies have taken into account ejaculation, nocturnal emissions, masturbation and a possible link between frequency of ejaculation and good prostate health.

Studies indicate that carcinogens found in cigarette smoke tend to accumulated in the prostatic fluid. Masturbation is equally beneficial as a sexual intercourse by allowing the prostate and the seminal vesicles to discharge the accumulation of carcinogens in the seminal fluid.

The prostate gives a distressing time to men after they cross forty. The symptoms related to its enlargement and the possibility of cancer can be a torturing experience. The therapy involves a life long treatment with medications and regular monitoring.

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