Frequent masturbation decreases testosterone levels in men
the verdict
REFUTED
the evidence says no
confidence 19/100
Scientific evidence refutes the claim that frequent masturbation decreases testosterone levels in men. Studies measuring hormone levels before and after masturbation show either an increase or no association at all with serum testosterone.
Evidence against · 2
ENDOCRINE EFFECTS OF MASTURBATION IN MEN
1976 · cited by 31
Paper [1] found that plasma levels of testosterone and other steroids actually increased significantly after masturbation.
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More against · 1
Delayed Ejaculation and Associated Complaints: Relationship to Ejaculation Times and Serum Testosterone Levels
2017 · cited by 20
Paper [2] demonstrated in a large cohort that ejaculation frequency (including masturbatory ejaculation latency time) was not associated with serum testosterone levels.