Is ejaculation important to maintain a man's health?
buck2ky posted:
Is there any health risk for a man not having ejaculations? If a male is celebate for years and does not have regular ejaculations, is there a concern for prostate health or any other physical health concerns, i.e. is there an increased risk of prostate cancer? Or any other physical issues associated with not having ejaculations?
Odd, I know, but I would really like a professional response to this question. Thanks.
Odd, I know, but I would really like a professional response to this question. Thanks.
12 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Is ejaculation important to maintain a man's health?Is there any health risk for a man not having ejaculations? If a male is celebate for years and does not have regular ejaculations, is there a concern for prostate health or any other physical health concerns, i.e. is there an increased risk of prostate cancer? Or any other physical issues associated with not having ejaculations? <br />Odd, I know, but I would really like a professional response to this question. Thanks.
Milesman responded:
SANITY! & EMOTIONAL STABILITY
Report This| Share this:Is ejaculation important to maintain a man's health?SANITY! & EMOTIONAL STABILITY
dfgbull responded:
Several studies show an increased risk for prostrate cancer in men who have fewer than 3 ejaculations per week. Some other studies oppose these, but we know when body parts are not used health issues for those parts usually follow. Also as milesman replied, emotional health issues (esp. depression) are common and can lead to physical health issues.
Report This| Share this:Is ejaculation important to maintain a man's health?Several studies show an increased risk for prostrate cancer in men who have fewer than 3 ejaculations per week. Some other studies oppose these, but we know when body parts are not used health issues for those parts usually follow. Also as milesman replied, emotional health issues (esp. depression) are common and can lead to physical health issues.
queston responded:
I have chronic prostatitis. I get physically uncomfortable if I go more than about a week without ejaculating. The condition known as "blue balls" really is real: it is a temporary inflaming of the prostate (which is what prostatitis is, but not temporary, of course), and it can be quite uncomfortable. My urologists advises 3-5 ejaculations per week for optimal prostate health.
Unfortunately, my wife is happy with 3 times a month, so I'm on my own fro the rest.
Unfortunately, my wife is happy with 3 times a month, so I'm on my own fro the rest.
Report This| Share this:Is ejaculation important to maintain a man's health?I have chronic prostatitis. I get physically uncomfortable if I go more than about a week without ejaculating. The condition known as "blue balls" really is real: it is a temporary inflaming of the prostate (which is what prostatitis is, but not temporary, of course), and it can be quite uncomfortable. My urologists advises 3-5 ejaculations per week for optimal prostate health. <br /><br />Unfortunately, my wife is happy with 3 times a month, so I'm on my own fro the rest.
I consider myself healthy -- mentally, physically, and sexually. My mood, mental alertness and physical well-being, have always alerted me as to when I want (or need) sex, and ejaculation is certainly a major event therein. Four to six times a week was the number years ago, (four children) but two to four times a week seems to be the number for me at my age ... 77.
Report This| Share this:Is ejaculation important to maintain a man's health?I consider myself healthy -- mentally, physically, and sexually. My mood, mental alertness and physical well-being, have always alerted me as to when I want (or need) sex, and ejaculation is certainly a major event therein. Four to six times a week was the number years ago, (four children) but two to four times a week seems to be the number for me at my age ... 77.
I, myself, have suffered from chronic prostatitis. My dr asked if anything helped. I told him the only thing that helped was masturbation. He said he wasn't surprised. It's a good stress relief. I used to get epiditimitis(sp). My scrotum would swell & I was told I would need to ejaculate to relieve the pressure.
Report This| Share this:Is ejaculation important to maintain a man's health?I, myself, have suffered from chronic prostatitis. My dr asked if anything helped. I told him the only thing that helped was masturbation. He said he wasn't surprised. It's a good stress relief. I used to get epiditimitis(sp). My scrotum would swell & I was told I would need to ejaculate to relieve the pressure.
fdacos responded:
According to my Urologist, it is necessary for maintaining good physical and mental health. He says if your girlfriend does not work use your hand friend. And it does not necessarily have to be lamp pole but can also happen with mush.
Report This| Share this:Is ejaculation important to maintain a man's health?According to my Urologist, it is necessary for maintaining good physical and mental health. He says if your girlfriend does not work use your hand friend. And it does not necessarily have to be lamp pole but can also happen with mush.
bobbinlanikai replied to bunkyboy1's response:
I'm 80 and haven't had intercourse with my wife for several years because of her medical problems. I must depend on her hand and mine but I have found it increasingly difficult to achieve orgasm and ejaculation unless I look at Internet porn; however, I would prefer not to do that. Cialis helped to provide more and better erections but the orgasm problem remains. Any suggestions?
Report This| Share this:Is ejaculation important to maintain a man's health?I'm 80 and haven't had intercourse with my wife for several years because of her medical problems. I must depend on her hand and mine but I have found it increasingly difficult to achieve orgasm and ejaculation unless I look at Internet porn; however, I would prefer not to do that. Cialis helped to provide more and better erections but the orgasm problem remains. Any suggestions?
lilbit1610 replied to bobbinlanikai's response:
I'm in a similar situation (74). The difference being, my wife doesn't help me at all. I can manage an orgasm about every 2 to 3 weeks on my own or 3 to 4 times a week with online porn. I, also, do not like to use porn, but I also desire to have the orgasm. It's quite a problem.Cialis and Viagra doesn't help at all, in my case.
Report This| Share this:Is ejaculation important to maintain a man's health?I'm in a similar situation (74). The difference being, my wife doesn't help me at all. I can manage an orgasm about every 2 to 3 weeks on my own or 3 to 4 times a week with online porn. I, also, do not like to use porn, but I also desire to have the orgasm. It's quite a problem.Cialis and Viagra doesn't help at all, in my case.
Hey, consider yourself lucky. I measure the frequencies as 'how many times per decade.' I am 94 now. Go ahead and despair; your time will come!
Report This| Share this:Is ejaculation important to maintain a man's health?Hey, consider yourself lucky. I measure the frequencies as 'how many times per decade.' I am 94 now. Go ahead and despair; your time will come!
Queston, I suffer from CP, also. In addition to ejaculating on a regular schedule, as you stated, my Urologist also gives me prostate massages quite frequently. He states that massage cleans the fluid out of the prostate more thoroughly than just a regular ejaculation because pressure is placed on the prostate forcing out the fluid. In some circles, this is called "milking." I hope this helps!!
Report This| Share this:Is ejaculation important to maintain a man's health?Queston, I suffer from CP, also. In addition to ejaculating on a regular schedule, as you stated, my Urologist also gives me prostate massages quite frequently. He states that massage cleans the fluid out of the prostate more thoroughly than just a regular ejaculation because pressure is placed on the prostate forcing out the fluid. In some circles, this is called "milking." I hope this helps!!
wonderingaboutthis responded:
Just noticed this post, I get the same advice from my doctor. In my case, I have a large (not enlarged, but large) prostate, have had all my life. The result has been particularly large volume ejaculations and the necessity to have them often. I first went to the doctor ten years ago with chronic prostatitis. Everything checks out fine, PSA levels are in range, but my doc says an ejaculation every other day is a requirement to avoid real problems down the road.
One of the problems I face is that the volume of semen is such that my orgasms don't last long enough to expel it all. In order to empty completely, I need to ejaculate, wait until I can get another erection, and do it again. Forrtunately our sex life is good and my wife is happy to assist, but it still requires alot of masturbation to stay comfortable. I can "purge" using a prostate toy anally, without orgasm, if necessary, but that's more a last resort - I like taking care of this problem the fun way.
For me, I can tell I need to "empty" when it starts feelinjg like I'm carrying a tennis ball around between my legs. If I wait much past that, prostatitis sets in and that's painful as can be.
One of the problems I face is that the volume of semen is such that my orgasms don't last long enough to expel it all. In order to empty completely, I need to ejaculate, wait until I can get another erection, and do it again. Forrtunately our sex life is good and my wife is happy to assist, but it still requires alot of masturbation to stay comfortable. I can "purge" using a prostate toy anally, without orgasm, if necessary, but that's more a last resort - I like taking care of this problem the fun way.
For me, I can tell I need to "empty" when it starts feelinjg like I'm carrying a tennis ball around between my legs. If I wait much past that, prostatitis sets in and that's painful as can be.
Report This| Share this:Is ejaculation important to maintain a man's health?Just noticed this post, I get the same advice from my doctor. In my case, I have a large (not enlarged, but large) prostate, have had all my life. The result has been particularly large volume ejaculations and the necessity to have them often. I first went to the doctor ten years ago with chronic prostatitis. Everything checks out fine, PSA levels are in range, but my doc says an ejaculation every other day is a requirement to avoid real problems down the road. <br /> <br />One of the problems I face is that the volume of semen is such that my orgasms don't last long enough to expel it all. In order to empty completely, I need to ejaculate, wait until I can get another erection, and do it again. Forrtunately our sex life is good and my wife is happy to assist, but it still requires alot of masturbation to stay comfortable. I can "purge" using a prostate toy anally, without orgasm, if necessary, but that's more a last resort - I like taking care of this problem the fun way.<br /> <br />For me, I can tell I need to "empty" when it starts feelinjg like I'm carrying a tennis ball around between my legs. If I wait much past that, prostatitis sets in and that's painful as can be.
otter051069 replied to Duke490's response:
When your urologist gives you a prostate massage, is it painful when he does that or does it feel pretty good? Do you then ejaculate as well?
The reason I ask is when I went to my family doctor for a physical, he checked my prostate and I don't know if he did a little extra massaging, but I had an orgasm.
At first I tried to hold it back, but as he was feeling around and checking my prostate, I got to the point of no return and decided what the heck, I'm sure he has had this happen before and just let it flow. I just asked for a couple of tissues and wiped up.
So just wondered if you had an orgasm or not. How long does he do the massage for?
The reason I ask is when I went to my family doctor for a physical, he checked my prostate and I don't know if he did a little extra massaging, but I had an orgasm.
At first I tried to hold it back, but as he was feeling around and checking my prostate, I got to the point of no return and decided what the heck, I'm sure he has had this happen before and just let it flow. I just asked for a couple of tissues and wiped up.
So just wondered if you had an orgasm or not. How long does he do the massage for?
Report This| Share this:Is ejaculation important to maintain a man's health?When your urologist gives you a prostate massage, is it painful when he does that or does it feel pretty good? Do you then ejaculate as well?<br /> <br /> The reason I ask is when I went to my family doctor for a physical, he checked my prostate and I don't know if he did a little extra massaging, but I had an orgasm. <br /> <br />At first I tried to hold it back, but as he was feeling around and checking my prostate, I got to the point of no return and decided what the heck, I'm sure he has had this happen before and just let it flow. I just asked for a couple of tissues and wiped up.<br /> <br />So just wondered if you had an orgasm or not. How long does he do the massage for?
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