Fact or Myth: Masturbation is Killing Your Gains

Facts revealed about how mastication affects muscle growth.

Most guys worry that ejaculation will lower their testosterone levels. And since testosterone is the main muscle-building hormone in the body, the potential exists for it to reduce muscle growth.

Even in some competitive sports, it is not uncommon to hear of athletes abstaining from sex and masturbation during competition. Mike Tyson also spent five years without sex for similar reasons.

We hear coaches advise athletes, “don’t ejaculate the night before a big game or match.” Sports movies have further popularized that concept as the “no fab” comment was referenced in a movie.

According to researchers, you can save your testosterone if you don’t ejaculate it away. And you’ll have a higher testosterone level, which means bigger muscles, stronger bones, and a better mood.

The connection between masturbation and the testosterone

Statistically speaking, approximately 60 to 65% of men between the ages of 15 and 50 reported masturbating every month.

Several studies have tried to prove how masturbation affects testosterone. In a 2003 case study on men, two groups were examined for three weeks, those who abstained from sex and those having regular sex. The abstinence group had 45% spikes in testosterone than the other group who were actively engaged in sexual intercourse.

The same study showed that testosterone levels dropped when the abstinence group started engaging in sexual activity again.

Your testosterone levels take six days to spike after a masturbatory session. This means that you need to masturbate less frequently to keep your testosterone levels high.

When you look at the evidence collected from different studies, you will see minor short-term fluctuations with no significant long-term effects.

Signs too much masturbation can be a danger to your health

While supplement companies love to paint the bright side of libido supplements, the actual link between testosterone and muscle growth isn’t as straightforward as many claim.

We know that a temporary increase in testosterone levels after exercise has little impact on the amount of muscle you gain over time.

In other words, masturbation and sex do not significantly affect daily average testosterone levels and pose no threat to muscle growth.

However, too much of anything is harmful. Daily masturbation may be normal for some men, while it may be excessive for others. However, few sex experts consider daily masturbation to be excessive.

Masturbating daily can lead to weakness, fatigue, and hinder sexual activity with your partner.

Excessive masturbation can damage the nerves that allow ejaculation. This can cause premature ejaculation or even ejaculation while sleeping.

It can also cause weight loss, as technically, it is a form of exercise.

If you experience any of these signs, you may consider abstaining from ejaculation for a while or speak to your physician.

In conclusion

You’re human. You will probably have sex or masturbate regardless of whether you think it helps or harms your muscle gains.

Since there are no compelling scientific reason to worry that your sex life is harming your bodybuilding, you might as well stop feeling guilty about masturbation.

Instead of worrying about the frequency of masturbation, consider spending your energy on things like sports or other hobbies. This ensures that you live a balanced, healthy, and happy life.

As long as masturbation doesn’t affect your overall energy level and doesn’t affect your daily life and activities, you should be fine.

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