The main concern we find ourselves with is whether there are any side effects from not releasing the sperm.
What is the short answer?
There are usually no side effects.
In most cases, not releasing sperm or semen should not affect your health or sexual desire, although there are some exceptions.
Depends on the cause
Contrary to popular belief, ejaculation does not have to accompany climax. You can have one without the other. That said, whether it’s really a problem depends on the cause.
intentionally abstain
Intentionally refraining from ejaculating, or holding back semen, is basically what it sounds like. It is the act of avoiding ejaculation. People who practice taoism and tantric sex they’ve done it for centuries.
You can refrain from ejaculating by not engaging in sexual activity or by learning to orgasm without ejaculating.
People do it for various reasons. For some, it is spiritual or emotional growth. Others think it could improve your fertility. There are also people who believe that increases physical strength and builds muscles.
There are no known side effects of semen retention, so hold onto it if that’s your thing.
What about NoFap?
NoFap, although part of the same conversation, it is not the same as semen retention.
The NoFap lifestyle promotes abstinence primarily from masturbation and pornographyand some NoFappers choose refrain from any sexual activity, all in the name of restarting sexual behaviors for a better life.
Advocates believe that can help cure compulsive sexual behavior.
«Fastinence» is also supposed to offer many of the same emotional and physical benefits of semen retention and then some, but most claims not based on much scientific evidence.
For your information: most experts agree that masturbation It is healthyyes, even if enjoyed with porn.
Anejaculation, primary or secondary
Anejaculation is sometimes called dry orgasm . People with anejaculation can enjoy pleasurable orgasms and produce sperm, but cannot ejaculate.
Anejaculation is classified as primary or secondary.
If a person he has never been able to ejaculate semenis considered to have anejaculation primary. If a person you lose the ability to ejaculate after being able to do so before, it is considered secondary ejaculation.
Anejaculation can be caused by:
- Spinal cord injury.
- Pelvic injury or surgery.
- Infection.
- Certain medications, including antidepressants.
- Nervous system disorders.
- Stress or psychological problems (situational anejaculation).
- Infertility is a possible side effect of anejaculation. Depending on the cause, treatment can help restore fertility.
retrograde ejaculation
Retrograde ejaculation occurs when semen enters the bladder instead of exiting through the penis. When it happens, you still have all the sensations of an orgasm, but ejaculate little or no semen.
According to Mayo Clinicretrograde ejaculation not harmful but can cause infertility. The only other possible side effect is cloudy urine after comingcaused by semen in your urine.
It also depends on how you feel about it.
Not ejaculating is really a problem only if it bothers you.
Some people want to ejaculate because the act of physically expelling semen gives them a release that they enjoy. If you are trying to conceive, not being able to ejaculate can be distressing.
If you are concerned or trying to conceive, contact a general practitioner or go to a primary health care facility.
Is there any reason not to ejaculate?
Depends on who you ask.
There is no specific reason why you should delete it. Ultimately, it all comes down to doing what feels right to you.
Those who propose to refrain from ejaculation do so for various reasons, from spiritual to physical.
They point to a wide range of potential benefits for the body and mind.
Purported Physical Benefits
- Increased endurance in the gym and bedroom.
- Muscle development.
- Improved sperm quality.
- Thicker hair.
- Potential for multiple orgasms.
Purported Mental Benefits
- Reduction of stress and anxiety.
- Greater motivation.
- Greater confidence.
- Better focus and concentration.
- More self control.
- Supposed spiritual benefits.
- Greater overall happiness.
- more significant relationships.
- Greater life force.
Are there known risks or complications?
No. There do not appear to be any risks or complications associated with not releasing your sperm or semen. by choice.
Where do sperm and semen go if they are not ejaculated?
Sperm and semen are often used interchangeably, but they are not the same.
Sperm are a male reproductive cell. You may have seen its microscopic tadpole form in sex education videos at school.
semen is the thick, whitish fluid that is expelled from the urethra when a person ejaculates.
What happens is that the body breaks down and reabsorbs unused sperm.
Is there any research on this?
If you’re looking for research-backed reasons to keep it, there’s not much to do. That said, not having enough research doesn’t mean all claims are nonsense.
According to some smaller studies, refraining from ejaculating can increase testosterone levels.
In theory, increasing your testosterone levels by not ejaculating could have benefits if your levels are low.
Low testosterone levels can have a negative impact on your mood, energy levels, and sex drive. It can also cause erection problems, loss of muscle mass and increase in body fat.
There is also some evidence that not ejaculating affects sperm motility, as well as other semen parameters. Current research suggests that the impact is complex and further study would be needed.
Is there any reason to ejaculate?
There may be a link between the frequency of ejaculation and the risk of prostate cancer.
Some research suggests that people who ejaculate more often have a reduced risk of prostate cancer.
Other than that, unless you want to conceive naturally, there is no other research that clearly links ejaculation with specific benefits.
Do you know what has proven benefits?
Excitement
sexual arousal increases oxytocin and dopamine levels. You may know these neurotransmitters as «hormones of love» or «hormones of happiness«.
An increase in oxytocin increases all feelings of love, positive feelings, security and relaxation.
Dopamine also promotes feelings of positivity, while reduces anxiety and stress levels.
When should I see a doctor?
Don’t actually ejaculate it does not influence the ability to feel sexual pleasure or have an orgasm.
But if you can’t ejaculate, seeing a doctor is still a good idea to rule out an underlying condition.
You should also see a doctor if:
- you’re trying to conceive
- is causing you distress
- You are taking a medicine that may be causing it
- You have injured your pelvic region.