 [ Symptoms ] what are the side effects and benefits of male celibacy including masturbation i e no orgasms  i have begun what i call a complete celibacy not allowing myself any sexual stimulation or release with or without a partner i have found a dearth of information online about the medical side of celibacy but a lot relating to religion [ Disease ] sounds like thrush definitely go see a doctor as this usually happens because of suppression of the immune system an antifungal will clear it up if it is thrush