Abstinence and Men's Health:

Key Conclusions

The impact of abstinence on men's health is controversial. Forcing long-term celibacy may have negative effects on the body and mind, while regular and moderate sexual activity or ejaculation is more beneficial for health.
1. Effects on Sperm Quality

Prolonged abstinence (such as 11-14 days) can lead to decreased sperm motility and a lower proportion of normal morphology.
For optimizing sperm quality for conception, it is recommended to collect semen after one day of ejaculation.

2. Effects on Prostate Health

Moderate ejaculation helps clear harmful substances and old secretions from the prostate, which can reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
Studies show that men who ejaculate ≥21 times per month have about a 30% lower chance of prostate problems compared to those who ejaculate 4-7 times per month.

3. Effects on Other Health Issues

Sexual dysfunctions (such as "premature and soft") are mainly caused by blood pressure, heart health, arteriosclerosis, blood sugar, and kidney health. Simply abstaining cannot solve the root problems and may even delay treatment.

4. Psychological Effects

Long-term abstinence can easily lead to negative emotions such as anxiety, irritability, anger, and depression.
Abstaining during poor athletic performance can create a vicious cycle of "poor performance → anxiety → worse performance."

5. Summary and Recommendations

Abstinence or not should be based on individual circumstances, avoiding a one-size-fits-all approach.
Maintaining regular and moderate sexual activity or ejaculation has little impact on physical and mental health; forced abstinence may cause adverse effects.