Doctor reveals how often you should really be masturbating

How much is too much?

It was once a highly stigmatised and secretive topic but in 2026, when it comes to health and wellbeing, masturbation is a pretty normal topic of conversation.

In the past, experts have weighed in on the effects of watching too much pornography and how it can cause issues in the bedroom.

However, it is said that the occasion/fairly regular orgasm can go a long way in doing us some good.

In a recent video on her YouTube channel, a medical expert and content creator, Dr. Jen Claude, revealed her answer to the age-old question of “how much is too much”.

"Well, I've got some perhaps good news for you. Before I give you the answer let me remind you that masturbation is perfectly fine, okay?”, she explained.

“Masturbation actually can be a very healthy part of overall life and fulfilment, so I don't want you to think that masturbation is not okay”, she added.

However, there is no “top limit threshold”, according to the health professional.

“It's nothing like ‘oh you can't masturbate more than this amount of times,’ there's not a lower threshold, there's not a number of times in a day, a week, a month”, she went on.

“Certain people masturbate multiple times a day, some people masturbate only certain times every few months depending on whatever. Some people masturbate when they're in a certain mood, some people masturbate at other times, it just depends”, the doctor stated, as she pointed out that the number is different for each person.

“The only caveat [is] you can masturbate as much as you want so long as it doesn't interfere with your daily life; it doesn't interfere with your mental wellbeing, it does not interfere with your relationships; interfere with your ability to go to your job or lead a happy, healthy, productive”, Dr Claude highlighted on the question of “can you masturbate too much”.

But what happens when you stop masturbating?

Some people may challenge themselves to stop masturbating altogether, with the goal of enjoying the benefits of that time off, similar to No Nut November.

One man successfully completed a month, and then a year without masturbation, and he said that there were several changes that he noticed, most of which were positive.

For those who may be considering it, a sex expert even shared some of the changes you could experience by stopping for just a short while.

It could apparently cause mood swings or uncontrollable urges, with extended arousal also likely, so it's not like you'll reap the rewards from day one.

According to the expert, patience is key and waiting may even lead to better sex in the long-term.