Although masturbation has long been seen as a tabboo and even unhealthy activity, today medical experts agree that it is safe and healthy. It is only considered a problem when it is done in public, if it interferes in your  sexual life with a partner, or causes significant distress. 

Doctors say that negative feelings about masturbation can pose a threat to our well-being and health. 

In addition, there could be more side-effects of masturbation in the following cases:

• You feel guilt because of masturbation
• Addiction to masturbation might interrupt your daily life 
• Too rough masturbation can reduce sensitivity in the genitalia

If you have any of psychological problems regarding masturbation, we advise that you talk to a sexual educator, a close friend or someone you trust. 

Sources:

Masturbation Effects on Your Health: Side Effects and Benefits, healthline.com

Women’s Masturbation: Experiences of Sexual Empowerment in a Primarily Sex-Positive Sample, journals.sagepub.com