u/Guilty_Rub_79

Hey everyone,

I'm a teen and there's so much conflicting info about masturbation online and from family. Some say it's completely normal and healthy in puberty, others claim doing it a lot can cause brain fog, low energy, poor focus in studies, less motivation, lower testosterone, acne, or affect growth.

I just want to know what's actually true.

Questions I have:

What are the real physical effects for teens?

What about mental effects like mood, concentration, or motivation?

Does how often you do it actually matter?

Any science or proper info on this for people our age?

Appreciate honest and straightforward answers. Thanks!