Abstinence for men - harmful or beneficial, pros and cons

In medicine and paramedical teachings, there has long been a debate about the benefits and harms of refusing to have sex. According to doctors, sexual abstinence in men leads to a number of negative consequences. But the monks of most confessions preach the observance of celibacy.

What is sexual abstinence?

The need for intimate relationships with the opposite sex largely depends on the type of temperament and worldview, therefore the concept of "prolonged sexual abstinence" is purely individual for each man. It is difficult to accurately determine the time frame, it is possible to speak unequivocally about abstinence when a man, for some reason, has turned away from sexual intercourse and plans to adhere to this position until the end of his days.

According to medical statistics, men with low sexual activity are able to abstain from sex for 1-2 months, while those with increased testosterone production will find it difficult to withstand even a couple of weeks.

Accordingly, clinicians divide men into 2 groups:

• Sexually active;
• Able to live without intimacy for several weeks without feeling discomfort.

In the first case, a long time of abstinence is fraught with unpleasant consequences, including health problems. The latter do just fine without sex, taking up their free time with other things.

Benefits

In medicine and religion, there is a list of arguments in favor of refusing intimate copulation and, conversely, against such a radical decision.

Abstinence is believed to be beneficial because:

• With the release of semen, the body loses a significant part of nutrients;
• Orgasm leads to body spasms, which have a negative effect on the vessels of the muscles and brain;
• Ejaculation leads to a breakdown, loss of energy and a decrease in the body's defenses;
• There is a depression of the nervous system, which provokes the development of neurasthenia;
• The process of sexual intercourse promotes wear and tear of organs and systems, as well as bouts of hypertension.

Scientists who take the position of the benefits of abstinence, cite the example of famous figures who practice sex refusal and do not feel uncomfortable:

• Ancient athletes remained celibate before the competition, believing that this strengthens the body and increases physical endurance;
• Dr. Frederick McCann argued that abstinence is the ideal way to keep body and mind youthful;
• Physiologist Fournier ridiculed the notion that human health depends on a regular sex life;
• Endocrinologist Leedson reported that retention of seminal fluid in the testicles promotes more vigorous mental activity and physical work;
• Anatomist Max Fürbringer was of the opinion that health problems in single men are due to masturbation, and not to the abandonment of a regular intimate life;
• The surgeon and anatomist Chassenyak was convinced that maintaining health directly depends on a complete refusal of sex;
• Richard von Kraft-Ebing claimed that abstinence diseases were the invention of unscrupulous doctors.

Experiments on young domestic animals also support the benefits of abstinence - males would drop dead from exhaustion when copulating frequently. Thus, the general opinion of supporters of celibacy is that during an intimate act, a man is deprived of substances valuable for the body and weakens.

This position is especially applicable to men who have crossed the threshold of 45 years. It is believed that with an inactive lifestyle and lack of exercise, frequent activity can be fatal.

Abstinence is intensively practiced in Tibet. Accordingly, monks accumulate Chi energy, which prolongs life. Ayurvedic teachings also recommend celibacy to brahmanas due to the fact that they carry the teachings to the masses and must be completely pure.

Long-term abstinence: harm and consequences

Doctors say that the harm from abstinence greatly outweighs the possible benefit. Prolonged refusal of intercourse provokes pain in the genital area and in the groin area. Urologists confirm that avoiding sex increases the likelihood of developing prostatitis, and the stagnant form of the disease can be cured only with regular intimate acts.

The main signs of the disease:

• Rectal congestion;
• Pathological changes in the spermatic cord;
• Enlargement of hemorrhoids;
• Visually observed dilated scrotal veins.

Also, prolonged abstinence is very dangerous for reasons of irreversible changes associated with hormonal balance.Clinical tests conducted in Israel have confirmed that giving up sex increases the quantity of ejaculate, but significantly degrades its quality.

A number of doctors are of the opinion that the body tends to adapt to the needs of a man, therefore, in the absence of sex, erectile function also comes to naught. This is accompanied by the disappearance of morning erections and nocturnal emissions.

Another negative aspect of abstinence is the development of cardiovascular diseases. Regular sex is a great way to prevent pathologies of the heart muscle and circulatory system. Another nuance that clinicians focus on is insufficient oxygen supply to the genitals. A similar process is possible only with an erect state of the penis, and if this does not happen, then the vascular lumens are closed by an accumulation of cholesterol.

And, finally, supporters of high sexual activity, argue that after 45 years, men should make love regularly to maintain not only physical, but also mental health. Refusal of the joys of sex leads to impotence, the therapy of which will take a long period, and can affect the development of diseases that are dangerous to health, which, if left untreated, shorten the life span.

What conclusion can be drawn?

There is strong evidence for opinions about whether long-term abstinence is harmful or beneficial. Therefore, each man should carefully read both positions and determine which one is closer, taking into account individual characteristics.

Rules and Summary:

• Regular lovemaking should be done with one partner. If there are several of them, it is important to use contraception to prevent sexually transmitted diseases and urological infections (not PPA);
• The frequency of intercourse should match the temperament. There is no need to chase mythical feats, relying on the stories of friends, if there is no urgent need for it. The conditional norm is 2-3 acts per week, however, in the absence of sexual desire, its artificial forcing leads to overwork and depletion of the body;
• By refusing sex for a period comfortable for an individual man, it is possible to improve libido;
• It is worth considering the option of short-term abstinence if conceiving a child is planned. This will increase the volume of semen and the concentration of viable sperm;
• Single guys or men who do not have a permanent girlfriend are given a unique opportunity to sublimate sexual energy into creative energy.