Regarding the Masturbation Thread

[speedoboi]

I'm not much of a fan of masturbating. I prefer a sensual-erotic massage or just plain sex. Another reason why I'm not much of a fan is the affect masturbation has on me physically. I notice, or have noticed, whenever I have a wet dream (yes, despite being over 30, I still get them) or if I masturbate, my stomach becomes swollen or bloated. I have spoken to my family doctors since I was 16 years old, and my herbalist and practitioners of traditional Chinese medicine. I even recall going to a clinic in the "gay area" of Toronto and expressed my concern. I got bewildered, surprised looks. Even in the gay area, no one has ever heard or come across such a thing. During sexual activity, I didn't notice just because of the euphoria I felt.

Has anyone ever experienced this or have any idea who I should see about this? When I say my stomach gets bloated or swollen, I look like I put on 30 pounds instantly. I remember taking a picture of my swollen stomach after masturbating the day before seeing a naturopathic doctor and he was shocked.

[swimmy]

A study group is being formed to look into this. All willing voluntary participants please sign in. A zoom meeting will be put together and invites sent. Thank you for your contribution to the science of human ejaculation.

[speedoboi]

A study group is being formed to look into this. All willing voluntary participants please sign in. A zoom meeting will be put together and invites sent. Thank you for your contribution to the science of human ejaculation.

How ill I receive the invitation?

[blueflinch]

A study group is being formed to look into this. All willing voluntary participants please sign in. A zoom meeting will be put together and invites sent. Thank you for your contribution to the science of human ejaculation.

How ill I receive the invitation?

I think the study group idea is a joke, mate. As for your bloating problem, you should see a doctor about that. Maybe it has nothing to do with masturbation? Maybe it's related to diet or other issues with your bowels? See a doctor I'd say. You don't have to mention masturbation. Just mention the bloating and how long it's been going on ...

[speedoboi]

A study group is being formed to look into this. All willing voluntary participants please sign in. A zoom meeting will be put together and invites sent. Thank you for your contribution to the science of human ejaculation.

How ill I receive the invitation?

I think the study group idea is a joke, mate. As for your bloating problem, you should see a doctor about that. Maybe it has nothing to do with masturbation? Maybe it's related to diet or other issues with your bowels? See a doctor I'd say. You don't have to mention masturbation. Just mention the bloating and how long it's been going on ...

Read what I wrote AGAIN. The bloating/swelling happens during masturbation or wet dreams.

[blueflinch]

Read what I wrote AGAIN. The bloating/swelling happens during masturbation or wet dreams.

I know you said the bloating/swelling happens during masturbation or wet dreams. However, that doesn't mean the bloating/swelling is CAUSED by masturbation or wet dreams. There could be some other underlying causes and the symptoms (bloating/swelling) only become really obvious when you masturbate, etc.

Whatever's going on does sound serious, not to mention inconvenient. Maybe you should have some scans done, or something, just to check there are no serious blockages in your system? It could even be a blood flow issue. You don't want to die of a blood clot or something, and not even realise you were at risk ... Bloating during sexual arousal isn't normal - I've never witnessed or heard of this. And what causes bloating? The build-up of gas? Liquids? Blood? Water? What's building up inside you exactly?

Something's definitely going wrong with your body. You should explore all possible causes IMHO. It might be sex-related. It might not be. The different systems in the body are all interconnected, after all.

[blueflinch]

Here's another idea for you, mate. Have you heard of retrograde ejaculation? This is when the semen enters the bladder instead of emerging through the penis during orgasm. In effect, your body is sending the semen inwards instead of outwards, and it's a problem some men have possibly due to plumbing issues within their own bodies.

Retrograde ejaculation isn't harmful, but it can cause infertility. Generally, you only need treatment if you can't have children as a result. I'm not sure how you can confirm retrograde ejaculation is happening or not. One symptom would be very little semen produced. Another symptom can be cloudy urine after orgasm. You body is literally pissing out the urine/semen mixture I guess that have both collected in your bladder.

Hope this information is helpful, dude. Let us know how you go? Is the bloating painful at all, or is it just an appearance issue? If there's no pain from bloating, perhaps you simply have retrograde ejaculation, which you can research more online for your own peace of mind.

[speedoboi]

All they have been able to figure out is what it isn't. It's not retrograde ejaculation. One doctor suggested that it could be emotional. Maybe I need to be in a relationship where there can be regular, meaningful sex.

[speedoboi]

I tried alternative treatments and it has helped a bit. I will be looking at seeing a naturopathic doctor, a male.