Dear alisameer,

No! Ejaculation is perfectly healthy and normal for boys and men. This is true whether a guy ejaculates from masturbating, from sex play with a partner, or from a wet dream (when a guy ejaculates in his sleep). There is no truth to the myth that ejaculation can be harmful. In fact, a recent study by the Cancer Council of Victoria in Australia suggests that men who ejaculate frequently from masturbation are less likely to develop prostate cancer. Also, having an orgasm is a good way for the body to relieve stress — whether it's a girl's body or a guy's body.

Hope this information helps!

Take care,

teenwire.com^® Editors

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