text: is masturbate harmful for body? what should i do to stop its side effects? (for example what do i eat)?   masturbation is not harmful. it is quite natural. if anybody says he / she has not masturbated, they are lying or they have some physical problems.  and it has no side effects.   masturbation becomes a problem only  when you worry about it. that will cause stress and  stress leads to many ailments.   hope this will help set aside your apprehensions.