(Editor’s Note: We often tend to overlook the physical harm that the practice of self-abuse causes. Although we are no longer concerned that masturbation leads to vision loss, hair growth, or dermatological abnormalities, we forget that habitual and excessive indulgence often causes penile abrasions and other motion stress injuries. The health-care professional should always be on the look out for the physical effects of masturbatory addiction and be prepared to apply appropriate treatment. – Dr. Margaret Wilson, Registered Genital Therapist)
The maddening itch grew worse each day, and Peter was finally driven to seek relief. He had put it off for as long as he could, fearing the inevitable embarrassment and humiliation associated with revealing his problem, but at last he could stand it no more. He entered the drug store shyly and looked around for the elderly pharmacist who ran the store. The place was empty except for a young woman in a white coat behind the counter. "Hi, can I help you?" she asked.
