A recent study shows that men who ejaculate frequently are less likely to develop prostate cancer. Unlike previous studies that suggested the regular act of intercourse heightened the risk of prostate cancer, this study primarily focused on ejaculation patterns—regardless of intercourse, and was more centered on masturbation habits.
Researchers hypothesize that the risk of prostate cancer in subjects who frequently participate in intercourse is due to variation in sexual partners as opposed to the act of ejaculation, itself. This is because the danger of exposure to sexually transmitted infections is heightened and, in fact, sexually transmitted infections heighten the possibility of prostate cancer.
Focusing on masturbation and ejaculation patterns, alone, it was found that men who ejaculate around five times a week are less prone to the development of prostate cancer. It is believed that that semen contains carcinogenic variables. On a study conducted using dogs, some of the same carcinogenic elements found in cigarettes are also be found in semen. Therefore, the more semen released from the body, the better chance the cells have of avoiding damage.
Although this hypothesis is still undergoing concrete confirmation, regular masturbation and ejaculation is a healthy act. However, do not over-do it—over-excessive masturbators can sometimes have difficulty achieving an erection. This is because the nervous system becomes “tolerant,” so-to-speak, to arousal because it has been excessively triggered. As long as you can find a balance between the minimum and the maximum, you will be on the road to healthy living.
