What happens if masturbate for hours on end?

Ever heard of gooning? Since the pandemic there has been an increase in online pornography consumption. This has led to the rise in internet communities focused on prolonged masturbation sessions. Today we will explain the new science on what this is doing to people's brains and bodies.

Written by: Gregory Brown
Animated by: Gregory Brown
Edited by: Luka Šarlija

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