text: Masturbation questions are very common among both female and male TeenHealthFX users. And, many ask questions and really want to know if it will effect what happens to them during puberty and health problems associated with this normal, healthy activity.\n\nTo set the record straight, masturbation does not cause any health problems or affect puberty in any way (like your period or breast development). Also, your doctor cannot tell whether or not you masturbate.\n\nMany topics on the following page, most likely answers your question: