What is Masturbation?
Category: Lifestyle Modifications
Masturbation refers to sexual stimulation, especially of one's own genitals (self masturbation), often to the point of orgasm.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hypersexuality | 2 | 2 | |
| Anxious mood | 1 | 0 | |
| Complex post-traumatic stress disorder | 1 | 0 | |
| Depressed mood | 1 | 0 | |
| Fear of constipation (coprastasophobia) | 1 | 1 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 1 | |
| None | 3 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Masturbation
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Fear of constipation (coprastasophobia) | 1 | |
| Guilt or self blame | 1 | |
| Irritability | 1 | |
| Soreness in penis | 1 |
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