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What is the impact of regular masturbation on sperm count?

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Published At May 5, 2024
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 26-year-old male. I have been masturbating daily for nearly eight to nine years. I have tried a lot to quit, but I could not. I am getting watery sperm while masturbating now. Will abstinence for three to five days lead to a normal quality of sperm? I am in fear that it could have caused me infertility. Is it true that masturbation leads to oligospermia and reduced sperm count?

Answered by Dr. Raveendran S R

Hi,

I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries.

I can understand your concern.

Masturbation is normal; ninety-five percent of males do that (out of a hundred males, ninety-five males). It is just another way of having sex without a partner. It is a good practice. Here are some benefits:

  1. It helps to relieve stress.
  2. Boosts mood.
  3. Improves sleep.
  4. Helps to prevent depression and anxiety.
  5. Relaxes the mind of a person.
  6. Relieves pain and muscle cramps.
  7. Relieves sexual tension.
  8. Improves the confidence of a person.
  9. Allows one to have better sex.
  10. Helps the person understand his needs and desires.
  11. In females, masturbation increases vaginal blood flow.

Masturbation will not harm your penis; having it two to three times a week is not an issue. More than that can cause tiredness, loss of concentration, and a sense of infertility. Ways to reduce masturbation include:

  1. Sex education.
  2. Physical exercises.
  3. Sleep adjustment.
  4. Quality of sleep.
  5. Healthy and balanced diet.
  6. Programming for leisure time.
  7. Development of spirituality.
  8. Taking a cold bath.

For tiredness or a decrease in strength, I suggest you use:

  1. Capsule Astymin Forte (a combination of multivitamins, amino acids, and antioxidants) once in the morning.
  2. Tablet Shelcal (calcium and vitamin D3) once at night after food for thirty days.

I hope you are satisfied with my answer. For further queries, you can consult me at icliniq.

Thank you.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Raveendran S R
Dr. Raveendran S R

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