There is some controversy in the medical community about the impact of masturbation on prostate health, but mainstream research believes that moderate masturbation may be beneficial to prostate health, while excessive masturbation or accompanied by other bad habits may increase the risk.
1. Moderate masturbation may reduce the risk of prostatitis: regular ejaculation helps reduce prostate fluid congestion and reduce the probability of inflammation.
2. Excessive masturbation may induce congestion and discomfort: frequent stimulation in a short period of time may cause temporary congestion of the prostate, but it usually does not directly cause the disease.
3. The relationship with prostate cancer is still inconclusive: some studies show that moderate ejaculation may reduce the risk, but the evidence still needs further verification.
1. Reduce the risk of prostatitis
• Principle: Prostate fluid is an important component of semen. Long-term non-ejaculation may cause prostate fluid congestion, increasing the risk of bacterial growth or calcification.
• Research support:
• A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) pointed out that men who ejaculate more than 21 times a month have a prostatitis risk that is about 20% lower than men who ejaculate 4-7 times a month.
• Regular ejaculation can promote the renewal of secretions by contracting the prostate smooth muscle, similar to the "pipe unblocking" effect.
2. Relieve symptoms of chronic prostatitis
• Some patients with chronic prostatitis (non-bacterial) relieve pelvic congestion and pain through regular ejaculation (including masturbation) under the guidance of a doctor.
• Note: Avoid stimulation during an acute bacterial prostatitis attack.
3. Association with prostate cancer
• Controversial conclusion:
• A Harvard University study once suggested that men who ejaculated ≥21 times a month had a 33% lower risk of prostate cancer than those who ejaculated 4-7 times a month (the mechanism may be related to the discharge of carcinogens).
• However, subsequent studies failed to fully replicate this result. At present, the medical community believes that there is insufficient evidence for the correlation and more research is needed to support it.
1. Temporary congestion of the prostate
• Frequent masturbation may cause repeated congestion of the prostate, leading to pain in the perineum or frequent urination (similar to the discomfort after sitting for a long time or holding urine), but it usually eases after rest.
• Long-term effects: There is no clear evidence that congestion directly causes prostate hyperplasia or cancer.
2. Psychological stress indirectly affects health
• Excessive anxiety about masturbation may cause pelvic floor muscle tension and aggravate discomfort in the prostate area (psychogenic symptoms).
1. "Masturbation can cause prostate hyperplasia (hypertrophy)"?
• Error: Prostate hyperplasia is mainly related to aging and androgen levels, and has no direct causal relationship with masturbation.
2. "Abstinence can protect the prostate"?
• Error: Long-term abstinence may increase the risk of prostate fluid congestion and inflammation, and moderate ejaculation is more in line with physiological needs.
3. "Masturbation will deplete sperm and damage the prostate"
• Wrong: Sperm production is a continuous process, and moderate ejaculation will not affect prostate function. ?
1. Moderate frequency
• There is no uniform standard, but the principle is not to cause fatigue, pain or frequent urination. It is generally recommended to do it 2-3 times a week, which varies from person to person.
• If symptoms such as perineal pain and weak urine occur after masturbation, the frequency should be reduced and observed.
2. Lifestyle coordination
• Avoid sitting for long periods of time, holding urine, drinking alcohol and spicy food (these are clear risk factors for prostatitis).
• Strengthen exercise (such as Kegel exercises) to improve pelvic blood circulation.
