Male ejaculation happens simultaneously with orgasm. During ejaculation, the male reproductive organ releases semen, which is fluid that contains sperm cells. Ejaculation and orgasms happen during the peak of sexual arousal. How often a male ejaculates, depends on how often they engage in sexual intimacy, which differs from one individual to another.
There might be several health benefits of having sex and ejaculation, but the frequency and indulgence vary in the case of every individual. Some men might also have an orgasm without ejaculating. According to research done by the University of Harvard, men should ejaculate at least 21 times in a month.
The research further revealed that frequent ejaculation will reduce their possibilities and risk of developing prostate cancer by up to a third. Apart from that, there are several other health benefits of ejaculating frequently.
There needs to be a conclusive research done regarding the benefits of ejaculating. Several potential health benefits of frequent ejaculation are as follows:
According to some research, ejaculating on a regular basis can have a great influence on your heart health. Some studies done by the American Journal of Cardiology revealed that individuals that have sex on a regular basis have lesser possibilities of developing heart-related ailments. It happens because ejaculation reduces stress levels and in turn lowers the blood pressure levels, which ultimately improves the heart health.
When an individual ejaculates, the process happens simultaneously with orgasm, which triggers the release of hormones known as Oxytocin and dopamine in the brain. These are also known as “feel-good hormone”, as it reduces the stress and enhances good mood. In addition to that, the levels of stress hormones, known as cortisol also decline, which stimulates more relaxation.
Researchers have concluded that sex and ejaculation boosts the levels of prolactin, which is a hormone that eliminates the stress-induced wakefulness. It also induces rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
A small research on the effects of ejaculation on your immune system concluded that orgasm and ejaculation increases the levels of white blood cells, known as leukocytes. The function of white blood cells is to keep you safeguarded against infections and diseases. It causes an increase in the levels of antibodies, which fights off the infection and protects your health. As the body ability to fight off the infections increases, the immune response improves.
Alleviate pain
Sexual activity triggers the release of certain hormones that relieve pain and inflammation in the body. The sensation of pain will get reduced during and after sex, as it stimulates the release of endorphins, which are the hormones are helpful in elevating your mood and increasing your happiness.
Reduces the risk of prostate cancer
All the benefits of ejaculation that are listed above do not have an adequate evidence and backing from the any trusted research source. One cannot simply make any conclusions whether these benefits are even credible.
Do men stop ejaculating at some age?
Although, it is not necessary that all older men experience difficulties with ejaculation function, but in actuality, majority of men do, when they become older. With age, the semen volume and the ejaculatory function decline. As men get older, their sexual function may get affected due to various factors. They may not feel driven to indulge in any sexual activity. But this might not be applicable to all, as the sexual function may remain optimal regardless of any age, if the individual takes good care of their health. This can be achieved with the help of a healthy balanced diet, exercise routine, and lifestyle factors.
There is no specific number of times that a person may ejaculate so that his health remains in optimal condition. But as per Harvard research, men who ejaculate for at least 21 times per month remain healthy
