Dear wkryptonite,

No, regular masturbation will not affect a guy's ability to get an erection with a partner. In fact, masturbation can help a person learn what is arousing. The majority of people masturbate throughout their lives, whether or not they are in sexual relationships with other people. Masturbation is a perfectly healthy activity, whether a person is female or male. Although some people may worry that masturbation is harmful, it actually is an effective way to relieve stress.

Hope this information helps!

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