About Junko Expertise I can answer most questions pertaining to teen health, thought I cannot give medical advice. I can explain medical terminology, describe medical conditions and hopefully help people understand what is going on with their bodies. If I don`t know an answer to a question, being a medical student, I can easily find out the answer since I have many resources I can refer to.
Question Does masturbation have any effect on the process of puberty? Will it slow it down or mess it up?
Answer Hi Albert,
Masturbation does not affect puberty in any way. Masturbation is a perfectly healthy thing to do as long as it doesn't interfere with your other daily activities and you do not masturbate at inappropriate times or in inappropriate places.
