Can Self-pleasure Cause Acne?

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Can Self-pleasure Cause Acne? You’ll go blind! You’ll get hairy palms! You’ll plague yourself with pimples! There are so many misconceptions about self-pleasure, it’s hard to believe any of it’s true. But what if there was a connection between selfpleasure and acne? Well, there kind of is, but not really. Both start in puberty and even sometimes start at the same time. However, usually, self-pleasure is met with more joy and happiness than is acne. Let’s learn a bit more about their connection and if one leads to the other (and then what to do about it, especially when it shows up below the belt). What is acne? Acne is a skin condition that causes whiteheads, blackheads, and pimples to form. Pores live under the skin and connect to the glands that make sebum, an oily substance. Of course, dead skin, sebum, and other debris can block the glands, attracting bacteria and thus resulting in inflammation. This is the acne a man sees on the surface of his skin, and yes, that includes his male organ. Does self-pleasure cause acne? Let’s start by saying that acne is usually caused by hormonal changes. Hormonal changes kick off in puberty. These changes stimulate the body’s oil production, which can lead to acne. Self-pleasure also starts in puberty, but it doesn’t affect hormone levels so much that it could cause acne. In fact, the only effect it has on hormones is minimal and usually temporary based on short-term studies. Because both self-pleasure and acne start around the same time in a male’s life, it’s easy to see where the misconception came from. So no, self-love side effects do not include acne. That said, if a man is www.man1health.com


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