{"id":36942,"date":"2024-04-04T16:30:28","date_gmt":"2024-04-04T09:30:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=36942"},"modified":"2025-10-18T02:49:54","modified_gmt":"2025-10-17T19:49:54","slug":"does-masturbation-decrease-testosterone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/mens-health\/does-masturbation-decrease-testosterone\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Masturbation Decrease Testosterone? [Mythbuster]"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/espanol\/es-verdad-que-la-masturbacion-reduce-niveles-de-testosterona-examinamos-la-leyenda-urbana\/\">Espa\u00f1ol<\/a>]<\/p>\n<p><strong>Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>While there\u2019s no evidence that masturbating decreases testosterone, the myth is still widely believed online.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Testosterone is important to men, but it\u2019s just one of many hormones, and it\u2019s quickly replenished.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Factors such as aging and medical conditions have far more impact on testosterone levels.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Getting a medical evaluation is a better guide to your testosterone needs if you\u2019re concerned about low testosterone.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n\n<p>Some online communities claim that masturbation lowers your testosterone levels and should be avoided. But how true is this belief, and why, if it\u2019s false, does it have so much traction? Learn how this myth got started, how masturbation affects hormones, the actual facts on masturbation and testosterone, and what you should do if you\u2019re worried about your testosterone levels.<\/p>\n<h3>What Is Testosterone and Why Is It Important?<\/h3>\n<p>Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone. Hormones are chemical messengers sent from one part of the body to another to tell it to do something. After puberty, your testosterone levels help you build and keep lean muscle and bone mass. Clinically low testosterone is potentially tied to a wide range of problems, from erectile dysfunction to dementia.<\/p>\n<p>This is one of the kernels of truth in the myth: Low testosterone is, in fact, a medical condition, with potentially serious problems. However, the American Urological Association defines low testosterone as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urologyhealth.org\/urology-a-z\/l\/low-testosterone\">less than 300 ng\/mL of blood<\/a>. Anything above that is normal and not worth worrying about.<\/p>\n<h3>Does Masturbation Decrease Testosterone? The Myth Explained<\/h3>\n<p>At the root of this myth is the idea that semen contains testosterone, so when you ejaculate, that testosterone leaves your body. It\u2019s most commonplace in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/erectile-dysfunction\/trying-nofap\/\">the \u201cNoFap\u201d community<\/a> and among bodybuilders, but you\u2019ll find it everywhere, from supplement peddlers to online communities about \u201cmen\u2019s health.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere are a lot of myths out there about masturbation, but there\u2019s no evidence it reduces a man\u2019s testosterone levels,\u201d says Dr. Richard Jadick, urologist at Piedmont Physicians Urology Specialists.<\/p>\n\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"container\" data-elementor-id=\"42983\" class=\"elementor elementor-42983\" data-elementor-post-type=\"elementor_library\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dff4623 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"dff4623\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-568c3f4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"568c3f4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c490f0a e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"c490f0a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bde6974 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"bde6974\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/erectile-dysfunction\/\" target=\"_blank\">Erectile Dysfunction<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4aa2906 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4aa2906\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Still pretending <br>\neverything's fine?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d80b72b elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"d80b72b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Erectile dysfunction is treatable - 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However, the testosterone found in semen isn\u2019t available for the body to use elsewhere. What matters is the amount of testosterone found in your bloodstream, as that\u2019s what does the work of maintaining bones and muscle.<\/p>\n<p>Secondly, your body is constantly making new testosterone from cholesterol. \u201cIt\u2019s a common misconception that ejaculation affects testosterone levels. This is based on the idea that you\u2019re losing testosterone-containing semen, but your body quickly makes more,\u201d explains Dr. James Kashanian, urologist at Weill Cornell Medicine.<\/p>\n<p>Remember, hormones are chemical messengers that interact with cells, and like anything else the body produces, hormones are used up and recycled.<\/p>\n<h3>Does Masturbation Lower Testosterone? What The Science Says<\/h3>\n<p>When this myth has been tested in the lab, it has rarely held up. Among the relevant points scientists have found:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elderly-man-jogging-over-a-bridge.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Masturbation doesn\u2019t change baseline testosterone levels.<\/strong> Perhaps unsurprisingly, because testosterone is measured in the blood, testosterone loss from semen is negligible and quickly replaced. A <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/11760788\/\">2001 study on masturbating<\/a> after abstaining for three weeks showed no change in plasma testosterone, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8697462\/\">a 2021 study<\/a> even found it may have small positive effects on free testosterone.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Other forms of orgasm have no effect. <\/strong>While you will find some men claiming that any form of sex reduces testosterone, studies such as <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/15961213\/\">this one from 2006<\/a> have found no impact on testosterone levels from other forms of sexual activity, such as penis-in-vagina (PIV) sex. Another <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/3789906\/\">small study from 1986<\/a> even found that men with higher testosterone had sex more often.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The research tends to point instead to the following factors that can lower testosterone:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elderly-man-jogging-over-a-bridge.jpg\"><br \/>\n<\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Sleep<\/strong>. <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30225799\/\">A study of nearly 10,000 men<\/a> found that poor sleep was a major factor in lower testosterone levels, regardless of age.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Carb-heavy meals<\/strong>. While the interaction between what you eat and your hormones is complex, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/journals.sagepub.com\/doi\/full\/10.1177\/02601060221083079\">strong indications<\/a> that meals heavy on carbs or protein may temporarily push down testosterone levels.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Drinking<\/strong>. Excessive alcohol intake seems to <a href=\"https:\/\/onlinelibrary.wiley.com\/doi\/10.1111\/adb.12589\">affect testosterone and other hormones<\/a>, especially as men age.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While just how masturbation affects hormones overall is still under study, it\u2019s clear that taking care of yourself is a better strategy for men who want to maintain optimum testosterone levels.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Is Masturbation Healthy For Men?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/happy-elderly-couple-in-bed.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36945 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/happy-elderly-couple-in-bed.jpg\" alt=\"happy elderly couple in bed\" width=\"780\" height=\"514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/happy-elderly-couple-in-bed.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/happy-elderly-couple-in-bed-300x198.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/happy-elderly-couple-in-bed-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Masturbation has some possible benefits that should be considered as well, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Stress and tension relief.<\/strong> Orgasm, in any form, can release chemicals like oxytocin that help alleviate stress and lift mood.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Sleep quality.<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/36646500\/\">One study<\/a> found both men and women reported better sleep quality and latency after sexual activity, including masturbation.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Potentially lower prostate cancer risk. <\/strong>One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/mens-health\/ejaculation_frequency_and_prostate_cancer\">ongoing lifetime study<\/a> has found intriguing results where men who reported more frequent orgasms had a lower overall incidence of prostate cancer.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><strong>Self-understanding. <\/strong>Masturbation allows people to learn what arouses them and then translate that into more fulfilling partnered sexual activity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elderly-man-jogging-over-a-bridge.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-36944 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elderly-man-jogging-over-a-bridge.jpg\" alt=\"elderly man jogging over a bridge\" width=\"780\" height=\"521\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elderly-man-jogging-over-a-bridge.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elderly-man-jogging-over-a-bridge-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/elderly-man-jogging-over-a-bridge-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 780px) 100vw, 780px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>While there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/current-health-news\/the-truth-about-masturbation-can-you-really-become-addicted\/\">issues to be aware of<\/a>, and while the effects of masturbation vary from person to person, masturbation does not appear to be harmful to testosterone levels and appears to be healthy for most men.<\/p>\n<h3>When Should I Be Concerned About My Testosterone Levels?<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing any of the following with no other explanation, you may be dealing with low testosterone:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Less interest in sex<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Fatigue<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A decrease in lean muscle mass<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Mood changes, such as irritability<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Erectile dysfunction<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Depression<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Note, however, that these are fairly common symptoms for a wide range of problems. Get a full check-up, including a testosterone test, from your doctor. Review <a href=\"https:\/\/www.issm.info\/sexual-health-qa\/can-prescription-medications-affect-testosterone-levels\">any medications<\/a> you might be taking as well, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Antiandrogens such as spironolactone, which can be used to treat high blood pressure and heart conditions.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Cimetidine, a prescription heartburn treatment<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Steroid hormones, including chronic anabolic steroid use<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Chemotherapy drugs and radiation treatments<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Opioids<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Statins<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs)<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Some antiparasitic or antifungal medications such as ketoconazole<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also remember that testosterone naturally declines with age. Don\u2019t be concerned about a decrease in your testosterone levels unless a testosterone test returns a low value.<\/p>\n<h3>Trust the Facts, Not the Myths, About Testosterone and Masturbation<\/h3>\n<p>There simply isn\u2019t any evidence that masturbation affects testosterone. So, if masturbation is part of your sex life, don\u2019t worry about these claims. If you\u2019re worried about your testosterone levels or your general sexual health, contact your doctor for an appointment.<\/p>\n<p>A medical professional can give you a full workup, help you determine the nature of the problem, and give you a plan to start addressing it.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing erectile dysfunction, carefully tested prescription medication, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/erectile-dysfunction\/buy-viagra\/\">Viagra<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/erectile-dysfunction\/cialis\/\">Cialis<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/erectile-dysfunction\/vardenafil\/\">vardenafil<\/a>, can help.<\/p>\n<h3>Trust eDrugstore<\/h3>\n<p>eDrugstore can help you find the right FDA-approved medication for your needs and budget. We can even put you in touch with a licensed professional via telehealth to talk about your concerns in a safe space. To learn more about how medication can help, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/erectile-dysfunction\/\">erectile dysfunction<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: This article provides general information about health and related topics but is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.<\/em><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color:#eeeeee;padding:2%;margin-top:2%;margin-bottom:2%;\">\n<p><strong>Editorial Standards<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>At eDrugstore, we hold our health content to the highest standards of accuracy and reliability. 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