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Does masturbating frequently cause premature ejaculation?

Ian Kerner, PhD
Ian Kerner, PhD on behalf of Good In Bed
Sexual Health
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Studies show that men with premature ejaculation don’t do anything differently as far as masturbation than men who don’t suffer from this type of sexual dysfunction. In fact, their penile sensitivity is about the same.

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