I have heard conflicting views on the subject of male masturbation affecting ones sperm count. Does anyone know if masturbation really does or does not lower a mans sperm count?
Yes, it does significantly lower your sperm count but the effect is only temporarely. The testicles create the sperm and store in the epididymas. This ‘storehouse’ needs about 40 hours to be completely refilled from the testicles after every ejaculation (intercourse or masturbation) Masturbation seems to have no harmful influence on a man’s fertility. The storehouse in the epidydimas can keep the sperm healthy for up to maximally a week. After this periode the sperm is not very viable anymore. So with other words, regular intercourse or masturbation seems to be positive concerning your ‘sperm health’ 😉 [RAH – The 40-hour “refill” time mentioned here has been refined to the 24-hour figure noted as optimal elsewhere in this section.
