Table of contents:
- What happens when men masturbate frequently
- Is there any way to increase sperm count for successful conception?
If there's one thing nearly every guy is good at, masturbation is the answer. After years of hands-on experience, you think you know everything there is to know about masturbation. No, masturbating won't make you blind. No, frequent masturbation will also not make the knee hollow.
Then a big question arises: Is it true that too often masturbating causes men to be less fertile? Check out this article further for the full answer.
What happens when men masturbate frequently
Masturbation is manual stimulation of the genitals until you reach orgasm and ejaculate. Ejaculation will decrease the amount of sperm available in the testes. Here's the simple math: Most men produce about 12 billion sperm per month, and there are between 15 million and more than 200 million sperm washed away per milliliter of semen each time you ejaculate. The rest of the sperm that you don't ejaculate will be broken down and recycled by the body to make new sperm. For men who masturbate frequently (more than once a day) sperm supplies will be consistently lower than those who masturbate “naturally”. Low sperm count is one of the leading causes of male infertility. But wait a minute.
Although low sperm count decreases your chances of getting pregnant through sexual intercourse, it doesn't mean you can't have children. Your body will keep replenishing your sperm needs naturally - you just have to be patient. The quality of semen is most rich in sperm after two to three days of not ejaculating. To really deplete your body's stock of sperm to the very last drop, you will have to masturbate non-stop for days. On the other hand, several studies have shown that men who have normal sperm quality can maintain their normal mobility and sperm concentration even when they ejaculate every day.
It is highly unlikely that frequent masturbation will directly affect your ability to fertilize your partner. The effect of masturbation on pregnancy success is more about draining a lot of energy each time you do it, so you may lose energy and interest in sex. Male infertility problems can be caused by a number of factors other than sperm count, such as hormonal disorders, injury to the reproductive anatomy, disease, or male sexual dysfunction.
Psst… Couples' masturbation may also play a role in fertility. When a woman has an orgasm, the cervix sags down to touch the end of the vagina. If during intercourse, he reaches orgasm before you, the acidic fluid in the vaginal wall can be transported into the cervix and kill the sperm in it to fertilize the egg.
Is there any way to increase sperm count for successful conception?
If you and your partner are trying to get pregnant, those of you who masturbate frequently may need to limit your hobbies in order to preserve the healthy sperm count available for fertilization of eggs. When you allow the sperm to accumulate a lot in the semen instead of continuing to waste it, increased fertility can be guaranteed.
There are other ways for men to keep sperm counts high. Health experts also recommend that men who are trying to have children wear loose clothing. Avoid tight fabrics because they wrap your testicles close to your body, which causes pressure and increases the temperature around the genital area. This can lead to reduced sperm production. Maintaining a healthy weight and stress level with proper diet and regular exercise can also have a positive effect on your sperm count. This includes quitting smoking and refraining from consuming excess alcohol.
Soaking in hot water and the heat radiating from the laptop on the lap can also increase the temperature in the testicles. If you and your partner are trying to get pregnant, it's best to avoid hot tubs, saunas, and other sources of heat, such as keeping cell phones in trouser pockets, for the time being.
If you feel your sperm count is lower than usual and this is complicating the fertilization process, you can consult your doctor to get a sperm test to find out if there is really a problem in your reproductive system.