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Masturbating should feel good — during and after. Unfortunately for some, the mood-boosting endorphins are often overshadowed by more pain than pleasure. In some cases, masturbating can even result in painful cramping. "People can experience pain or cramping after solo sex for a range of reasons, including endometriosis , hypertonic pelvic floor, and underlying infection," says pelvic health therapist Heather Jeffcoat, DPT. Less innocuous things, such as a bad sex toy, inadequate use of lube, and a super-powerful vibrator can also cause pain after masturbating, she says.

In order to properly address these cramps, you must first identify the cause of the pain . Ahead, experts share eight reasons why you may cramp after mast

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