What happens if we release sperm daily at the age of 18

Human sexuality is, of course, one of the most-discussed health topics out there — it affects every single person in one way or another, and in a very primal way too. 

Teens are perhaps most thirsty for information about sex and sexuality, both because their bodies and minds are biologically wired to be interested in sex in theory and in practice, and because contemporary sex ed often leaves a lot to be desired. The abstinence-only model of sexual education actively or indirectly teaches that sex is shameful, and that teens should keep any curiosity about sex to themselves or within their peer group. [1]

In this general environment, it's no surprise that old attitudes towards sex rear their head all the time, and that particularly applies to masturbation — which research suggests people experience as the most uncomfortable and sensitive sexual topic [2].

Despite the medical community's efforts to make it clear that masturbation is normal and even good for general health and wellbeing, the idea that anything other than procreative sex in the context of marriage is kind of "yucky" is still alive and kicking [3].

Where does that leave us?

Well, it leaves us, here at SteadyHealth, with an abundance of user questions exactly like this one:

my age is 15 ive been releasing sperm from the age of 11 and now im 15 i just wanna know that what will happen to me or what will be the harmful symptoms that may occur to my body and how to stop this plz help me i need ur help they say     that i will lose my my memory, i will have less memory power, ill will become weak, my face will be full of pimples, i wil lose my hair,and many more things so please help me by teling HOW TO STOP THIS? AND THE SYMPTOMS.

Thank God, the creators of the internet, or whatever other entity of your choice, that the world wide web is around to answer these very basic and yet essential questions — when nobody else apparently will. 

So, what are the "side effects of releasing sperm every day"? And does it matter whether a man "loses sperm" in his sleep, following masturbation, or after having sex with his wife? Let's take a little look. 

What happens if we release sperm daily at the age of 18

Does 'Releasing Sperm' Daily Reduce The Quality Of Semen?

A study of 21 young, healthy, and sexually active men investigated the effect daily ejaculation has on a man's semen quality. Ten days of daily "sperm release" or "taking out sperms daily" (as many inquiring young minds apparently like to call the phenomenon) didn't lead to a significant change in calcium and magnesium levels, and the study authors concluded that daily ejaculation actually improved the quality of semen. Since the participants' semen samples were analyzed in a lab setting, we'll assume that they were obtained as the result of masturbation. [4]

In short, neither daily sexual intercourse nor daily masturbation is bad for your sperm health. Go right ahead and "remove sperm daily", and nothing bad will happen to your swimmers. 

Does 'Releasing Sperm' During Masturbation Cause Pimples?

The idea that masturbation leads to acne is a very common concern among young males. Here's the thing. Around 94 percent of male high school students will suffer from some level of acne, along with 92 percent of female high school students. A lower 14 percent suffers from moderate to severe acne, but getting pimples is, as you can see, almost inevitable during the teenage years. 

Why do teens get acne? A family history, puberty, oily skin, being stressed, and eating sweet and oily foods were identified as the main risk factors for acne among young people of both sexes, with premenstrual hormone-rage being added to the list for girls. [5]

What wasn't mentioned? Oh yes, masturbation and sex, in short, "releasing sperm". I can't point you to a scientific study that proves masturbation doesn't cause pimples, but I also certainly can't tell you where to find a study that shows it does — because no such study exists. 

Does Ejaculation Through Masturbation Cause Baldness?

About 42 percent of men between the ages of 18 and 49 suffer from moderate to extensive male pattern baldness [6]. Male masturbation statistics vary by age, but never dip below 46 percent — and that one's in the 70+ age category. Sixty-two percent of males between the ages of 14 and 15 masturbated over the past year, along with 75 percent of those aged 16 and 17, 81 percent of 18 and 19-year-old males, and 83 percent of males between the ages of 20 and 24. [7]

To put it simply, if ejaculation through masturbation really caused baldness, more men would be bald. Rest assured that the "effects of losing sperm daily" don't include losing your hair. 

What's More...

There's no evidence that masturbation causes your manhood to shrivel up and die, that it will cause hair to grow on your palms, that it causes memory loss, or that it will lead you to become "weak".

Your body naturally releases sperm even when you don't actively participate — 83 percent of males have reported experiencing a wet dream (or nocturnal emission) before [8].

There's nothing in your brain that sends the signal to start giving your body harmful side effects when sperm comes out after masturbation, but that stops the same from happening when you have a wet dream or have intercourse with a partner. Your mind may know the difference, but to your body, ejaculation is ejaculation, no matter by what means it's achieved. 

Frequent masturbation is no more harmful to your body than frequent sexual intercourse is (and it isn't). In fact, the opposite is true, since masturbation cannot cause sexually transmitted diseases. 

Does That Mean That Frequent Masturbation Has No Side Effects At All?

No. Research did find that frequent male masturbation is inversely associated with mental wellbeing, that is, that it's linked to poorer states of mental health. That doesn't necessarily mean masturbation causes poor mental health, but it does mean that guys who are already feeling rough are more likely to be drawn to masturbation for some reason. [9]

Certainly, those who personally feel that masturbating is morally wrong, because their cultural or religious beliefs teach that for instance, are logically more likely to experience feelings of guilt after "releasing sperm" as well. If this is you, and if you worry that masturbation is causing you problems, refraining from doing it makes sense. 

Likewise, a sex addiction (or hypersexual disorder), in which someone finds it very hard to change sexual behavior they find problematic or that impairs their life [10] — even though they have committed to changing it — is, well, not something you want to be stuck with. If you have become obsessed with masturbation or you are doing it so frequently that you've lost interest in other things, go talk to a therapist. 

Harvard University researchers have analyzed the ejaculatory behaviors of 31,925 men over a period of 18 years. The researchers found that:

  • Ejaculating 21 or more times per month significantly reduces prostate cancer risks.
  • Findings published by the researchers did not differentiate between ejaculation resulting from sexual acts with a partner and masturbation.
  • Researchers focused on men who ejaculated 21+ times monthly and compared their health against another group who ejaculated 4 to 7 times monthly.
  • While researchers did not conclude why frequent ejaculation can decrease orostate cancer risks, past research focused on how ejaculation expresses cancer-causing substances and infections within the male reproductive system.

Aside from the possible medical benefits, ejaculation also provides men with the following benefits:

  • More likely to help men sleep after ejaculation
  • Increases sperm quality by producing sperm more frequently
  • Helps to alleviate headache and migraine symptoms
  • Improves overall immune system functions

When it comes to a man’s sexual health, ejaculation frequency is certainly a hot topic. Thought about often but seldom discussed, many men ask themselves several questions, including the following:

  • What happens if we release sperm daily?
  • How often should a man release sperm?
  • How many times should a man release sperm in a day, week or month?
  • Are there side effects or disadvantages of not releasing sperm?
  • Does ejaculation differ in masturbation versus intercourse?
  • What happens if a man never releases sperm?

Read more about ejaculation frequency to better understand when, how and why men need to pay more attention to how frequently they release sperm from their testicles.

What happens if we release sperm daily? Do you know of the side effects of not releasing sperm regularly?

According to a centuries-old Taoist belief, men need to practice controlled ejaculation frequency if they want to help boost their health, longevity, and strength. This means that men should still engage in sexual intercourse and other activities, but that they also should significantly limit the number of times they ejaculate as part of the session. If putting the reins on your ejaculation sounds a bit scary, let’s take a closer look at this philosophy.

Why use controlled ejaculation frequency?

The reasoning behind controlled ejaculation frequency, according to Taoists, is that the body has a limited supply of primordial energy. A man’s general lifespan, as well as his sexual lifespan, are determined by the lifestyle he lives and how quickly he uses up his energy. Certain lifestyle habits can replenish and strengthen that energy, and controlled ejaculation frequency is one of them.

Basically, men want to increase as much as possible the amount of age-defying hormones that are secreted during sexual excitement while simultaneously reducing as much as possible the loss of semen and the related hormones through ejaculation. The retention of these substances can be reused by the body to increase strength.

Related: 9 surprising facts about sperm and ejaculation

Taoist philosophy also maintains that this practice allows men to maintain consistently high testosterone levels and libido, along with greater levels of semen and sperm. Another reported benefit is that it strengthens the brain. Believers maintain that semen contains essential nutrients and hormones that are absorbed by the prostate. From there they enter the bloodstream and travel throughout the body, including the brain. It’s a scientific fact that both cerebrospinal fluids and semen contain the same basic ingredients, therefore the idea that semen can nourish the brain is not farfetched.

However, conventional Western medicine states that a man’s supply of semen is naturally replenished soon after he ejaculates and therefore there is no need to practice controlled ejaculation frequency. A side note on this though is that athletic coaches typically ask their athletes to avoid ejaculation the same day prior to competition because it’s been scientifically shown that testosterone levels decline immediately after ejaculation and athletic performance is negatively affected.

How often should men ejaculate?

According to a well-known doctor of traditional Chinese medicine, Sun Simiao:

“A man may attain health and longevity if he practices an ejaculation frequency of twice monthly or 24 times a year. If at the same time he pays careful attention to proper diet and exercise he will have a long healthy life.”

Exactly how often men should ejaculate as part of sexual activity depends on the man. Generally, men should identify their own frequency by determining how strong and refreshed they feel after and between intercourse sessions. Among the recommendations from Taoists theorists are the following:

  • Ejaculation only 20 to 30 percent of the time (2 or 3 times out of every 10 sessions)
  • Ejaculation no more than 1 time every 20 days for men older than 50 and no more than once every 100 days for men older than 60
  • Ejaculation based on the seasons: none during the winter, twice a month during summer and autumn, and no more than every 3 days during the spring

Related: Understanding premature ejaculation

Is less ejaculation healthy?

A 2003 study found that men who abstained from ejaculation for seven days showed a peak rise in serum testosterone of 145.7 percent of baseline. Scores of studies have demonstrated that low testosterone levels are associated with a variety of symptoms, including flagging libido, abdominal obesity, loss of muscle strength and tone, fatigue, and erectile dysfunction. Therefore, steps that help maintain or raise testosterone levels are probably desirable for many men and controlled ejaculation frequency may be one of those steps.

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