question: Hi. I m a 20 y/o black guy and I have a concern about my body. Is it ok to do? I like to masturbate... Now of course I wouldn t tell anyone else that. But sometimes I kind of feel funny or uncomfortable about it (with the Christian community saying it s a sin. I personally don t know for sure). But what I want to know first of all, is it ok to do it, and with you being a doctor, would you encourage it? I ve seen many different yes and no answers online and I just want one sure answer from a doctor. Are there health benefits? Should I feel good about masturbation? Because I don t think I really want to stop doing it... Also, how much masturbation is enough or too much? Lately, I ve been doing it about once a day, but before Sunday of this week I didn t do it for about five days. So it s not excessive. I don t masturbate more than once a day (for probably no more than 7 days straight). And like I said before, sometimes more than others, I skip days, be it a day or more. Is this an ok amount? Now, I do have one last question/concern. I wasn t going ask this one, but I thought that I might as well since I have your attention. Forgive me, this may sound a little weird to you. I have a foot fetish. I love the feet of other guys . Guys feet are pretty much the only thing that gets me excited .... So, do you think that s weird for me to be like that. Is there something wrong with me? Please give me your thoughts. I ve shared with you some things that I would never share with anyone else. I really appreciate your professional and personal opinion and I m looking forward to your response. Thanks,