Will masturbating often cause me to have a low sperm count or cause infertility?
By Attia @ Planned Parenthood | March 3, 2021, 6:16 p.m.
Category: Ask the Experts
Someone asked us:
Im 18 and I masturbate frequently for the past few years. I planned on having kids when im 30. But I've had worries that i might have a low sperm count or no sperm at all. Will this effect my chances?
No, masturbating won’t cause you to have a low sperm count or affect your ability to have children. Masturbating is normal and healthy. And it’s totally okay to masturbate a lot – even more than once a day. As long as masturbation doesn't get in the way of your everyday life, you don't have to worry about doing it too much. If you want to ask more questions about masturbation, check out our chatbot, Roo.
Tags: masturbation, sperm, infertility