The general view in the field of medicine and sexual health is that there is no unified standard for masturbation frequency, which varies from person to person. As long as it does not affect the body, psychology and daily life, it can be considered moderate.
• No fixed standard: Everyone's physiological needs, hormone levels, age, and living habits are different, and the frequency may vary greatly.
• The core definition of "moderate": the boundary is not to cause physical discomfort (such as pain, fatigue), not to interfere with daily life (such as work, social interaction), and not accompanied by psychological burden (such as shame, anxiety).
1. Physiological differences
• Hormone levels: Males in adolescence or sexually active periods may have a relatively higher frequency due to higher testosterone levels; women may fluctuate with the menstrual cycle.
• Health status: Chronic diseases, drugs or fatigue may reduce sexual desire, thereby reducing the need for masturbation.
2. Age factors
• Teenagers: Several times a week to once a day may be within the normal range (need to be combined with individual development).
• Adults: From a few times a week to a few times a month, there is no fixed "healthy value".
• Elderly people: The frequency may decrease, but some elderly people still maintain regular masturbation habits.
3. Cultural and psychological influences
• Negative cognition of masturbation may lead to deliberate suppression or overcompensation, thereby interfering with natural frequency.
The following situations may indicate that the frequency needs to be adjusted:
1. Physical signals
• Genital pain, redness, swelling or abnormal urination.
• Continuous fatigue, backache, and lack of concentration.
2. Psychological and behavioral signals
• Delaying study, work or social interaction due to masturbation.
• Producing compulsive behavior (such as inability to control impulses).
• Accompanied by strong shame, depression or anxiety.
3. Changes in sexual function
• Erection difficulties, decreased pleasure or decreased libido in real sex life (other causes need to be excluded).
Adjustment suggestions
1. Respect physical needs
• There is no need to deliberately pursue the "standard number of times", and physical comfort is the principle.
• If the frequency suddenly increases or decreases significantly, you can observe whether it is related to stress or health changes.
2. Balanced lifestyle
• Avoid frequent masturbation to relieve loneliness, stress or boredom, and try alternative methods such as exercise and socializing.
• Reduce exposure to overly stimulating content (such as pornography) to avoid dependence.
3. Pay attention to mental health
• If you have anxiety due to frequency issues, you can re-establish scientific cognition through authoritative educational materials (such as WHO or medical institution guidelines) or psychological counseling.
1. "Once a day is too much"
• There is no such conclusion in medicine, and it needs to be judged in combination with individual conditions. Some people still feel no discomfort once a day, while some people feel tired once a week.
2. "High masturbation frequency indicates abnormal sexual desire"
• The strength of sexual desire is affected by genes, hormones and other factors. As long as it does not affect life, high frequency itself is not a disease.
3. "Masturbation frequency is related to morality"
• Masturbation is a neutral physiological behavior and has nothing to do with morality, but attention should be paid to privacy and social norms.
