{"id":512,"date":"2010-05-25T15:08:16","date_gmt":"2010-05-25T20:08:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mistermanpower.net\/blog\/?p=512"},"modified":"2022-09-06T19:28:26","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T23:28:26","slug":"does-holding-off-ejaculation-increase-testosterone-levels","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mistermanpower.net\/blog\/does-holding-off-ejaculation-increase-testosterone-levels.php","title":{"rendered":"Does Holding Back from Ejaculating Increase Testosterone Levels?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-10119 mob-only\" src=\"https:\/\/www.mistermanpower.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Male-multiple-orgasm-technique.jpg\" alt=\"holding back ejaculation\" width=\"300\" height=\"226\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.mistermanpower.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Male-multiple-orgasm-technique.jpg 306w, https:\/\/www.mistermanpower.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/09\/Male-multiple-orgasm-technique-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The idea that testosterone levels are reduced during ejaculation is an idea that has it&#8217;s basis in ancient China.<\/p>\n<p>The Taoists have long held beliefs that if you ejaculate, you &#8220;spill your life essence&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>Boxing trainers and football coaches generally tell their athletes to hold off on ejaculation before a big event, due to the weakness that is felt after an ejaculation.<\/p>\n<p>And\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/12659241\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">studies<\/a> have actually shown that holding back from ejaculating for a week or so produces a sharp spike in testosterone.<\/p>\n<p>However, in my opinion, everything should be done in moderation.<\/p>\n<p>An ejaculation after a week (or more) of abstinence will be overwhelmingly powerful, and will take a large toll on your energy levels and drive, however, this has nothing to do with testosterone levels.<\/p>\n<p>Holding back from ejaculating for too long will increase stress levels, and make sleep harder to come by, and a lack of sleep is very bad for testosterone production. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3955336\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sleep is when your testosterone levels recharge&#8230;<\/a> and length and quality of sleep play a role.<\/p>\n<p>Also, studies have shown that middle-aged men who ejaculate 4 to 5 times a week look up to 10 years younger (on average) than men who only ejaculate once or twice a week.\u00a0 Scientists attribute these men&#8217;s improved appearance (including healthier skin, hair and muscle mass) to the chemicals released during ejaculation.<\/p>\n<p>With regular ejaculation (like every other day), your body becomes accustomed to ejaculating and instead of one &#8220;BIG BANG&#8221; every week wiping you out, you have a few spread out &#8220;bangs&#8221;; this will keep up a healthy testosterone production and sex drive, without the weak feelings you experience after a large, saved up erection.<\/p>\n<p>Related posts:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mistermanpower.net\/blog\/low-vitamin-d-is-associated-with-low-testosterone-levels.php\">Low Vitamin D Is Associated With Low Testosterone Levels<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mistermanpower.net\/blog\/how-to-last-longer-in-bed-mentally-train-your-brain.php\">How To Last Longer In Bed Mentally \u2013 Train Your Brain!!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mistermanpower.net\/blog\/overcome-erectile-dysfunction-by-avoiding-cell-phone-waves.php\">Overcome Erectile Dysfunction By Avoiding Cell Phone Waves!!<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Have a good one!<\/p>\n<p>-David aka Mr. Manpower<br \/>\n<strong>The Mr. Manpower&#8217;s Guide To<br \/>\nOverall Manhood Enhancement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&#8211;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The idea that testosterone levels are reduced during ejaculation is an idea that has it&#8217;s basis in ancient China. 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