Masturbation reduces the risk of prostate cancer

T24 Foreign News

Senior lecturer in biochemistry at Sheffield Hallam University, UK Dr. Daniel Kelly, wrote an article explaining that men who masturbate frequently can keep prostate cancer at bay.

The prostate is a gland that is part of the male reproductive system. The prostate adds fluid to semen and also helps push semen into the urethra during orgasm.

A Harvard University study found that men who ejaculated 21 times a month through masturbation or sexual intercourse were 31 percent less likely to develop prostate cancer than men who ejaculated only 4 to 7 times a month.

It was also stated that seven out of 11 studies conducted in the last 33 years found that ejaculation reduces the risk of prostate cancer. A review of these studies was published in Clinical Genitourinary Cancer earlier this year.

kelly, “Although the mechanisms are not fully understood, these studies are consistent with the idea that ejaculation may reduce prostate cancer by reducing the concentration of toxins and crystal-like structures that can accumulate in the prostate and potentially cause tumors. “Similarly, ejaculation may alter the immune response within the prostate by reducing inflammation, a known risk factor for the development of cancer, or by increasing immune defenses against tumor cells.” he said.

Kelly said masturbation also relieves tension, thus calming the nervous system and preventing prostate cells from rapidly diving and turning into cancer.

He also noted that there may be a link between low testosterone and a higher risk of prostate cancer.

kelly, “Men with low testosterone generally have a lower sex drive. Men with high testosterone have a greater desire to masturbate or have sex, thus reducing their risk.” Sexual activity and ejaculation have benefits beyond the prostate, including positive effects on the heart, brain, immune system, sleep and mood. So, although the link between ejaculation frequency and prostate cancer is not fully understood and further research is really needed, frequent ejaculation (within reason) will cause absolutely no harm, will probably work and should therefore form part of a man’s healthy lifestyle.” said.