Doctor Tra Anh Duy, from the Men’s Health center, explains that ejaculation is a normal physiological reflex. It typically occurs upon reaching orgasm through sexual intercourse, masturbation, or sometimes unconsciously during sleep. Many young men, or those in a period of heightened sexual excitement, often wonder about the effects of ejaculating multiple times a day.
Doctor Duy states that there's no absolute number for the ideal ejaculation frequency per day. Studies have shown a link between ejaculation frequency and health. A study by Brody and Costa, published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, found that men who ejaculate two to four times a week have better psychological health, sleep quality, and relationship bonding.
Another study by Rider in European Urology indicated that men who ejaculate about 21 times per month have a lower risk of prostate cancer compared to those who ejaculate fewer than seven times a month. However, this doesn't mean daily ejaculation is encouraged. Instead, it highlights the importance of regular ejaculation without excessive suppression.
Ejaculating three to five times a day, or repeatedly for many consecutive days, can have negative consequences. Physically, excessive ejaculation can cause temporary weakness. Each ejaculation releases about two to six ml of semen, which contains water, protein, minerals, zinc, and fructose. With excessive frequency, the body doesn't have enough time to recover, leading to fatigue, muscle aches, and reduced physical strength.
Continuous ejaculation can desensitize dopamine receptors, decrease arousal, make it difficult or impossible to achieve a full erection, and lead to erectile dysfunction. After ejaculating daily for an extended period, total sperm count and motility significantly decrease, although sperm morphology remains largely unchanged, thus reducing sperm quality. Frequent friction can also cause foreskin damage, and the urethra is more susceptible to inflammation if hygiene is poor.
Psychologically, excessive masturbation or intercourse solely for orgasm, neglecting emotional aspects, can lead to dependence on sexual pleasure. Men may also experience post-orgasmic depression (feelings of emptiness, guilt, or depression after each ejaculation, especially when compulsive), increasing the risk of obsessive-compulsive sexual disorder, a mental health condition.
Doctor Duy emphasizes that ejaculation is a natural and healthy part of a man's sex life; the key is listening to one's body and maintaining balance. When this behavior becomes excessive and compulsive, it can affect both physical and mental health. If you experience weakness, erectile dysfunction, decreased sexual interest, or mental instability after ejaculating, consult a urologist or sex therapist for timely advice.
Le Phuong
