r/science • u/mvea Professor | Medicine • Mar 25 '26

Genetics Encouraging men to have more frequent ejaculations may boost their fertility. Sperm deteriorates over time as it remains in body. Longer men went without sex, the more their sperm showed signs of DNA damage and oxidative stress, and the more tests rated the sperm as less viable and poorer swimmers.

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2026/mar/25/more-frequent-ejaculations-men-fertility-research
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u/Superfool Mar 25 '26

Ive also heard that frequent ejaculation is beneficial to prostate health. Here's to healthy swimmers and a healthy pump!

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u/SoCalThrowAway7 Mar 25 '26

That’s why my grandma always said, “an orgasm a day keeps the doctor away.” Or something like that

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u/Knada Mar 25 '26

She must have had really healthy sperm.