Question
I am 13 years old, and I started masturbating in sixth grade, about twice to three times a week. I’ve noticed that my breasts have grown, I’m getting chubby, and I’m not growing as fast as before. Is this a sign of precocious puberty?
Answer
I recommend that you promptly abandon the harmful behavior of masturbation, which can seriously affect your physical and mental health. It can affect growth and development, intellectual development, and lead to slow development. In severe cases, it can even cause kidney weakness and memory loss. I suggest that your parents accompany you to the hospital promptly for a check-up. Then see if the doctor recommends treatment for you. In daily life, it is also recommended that you pay close attention to rest and avoid eating hormone-containing foods.