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Does frequent masturbation decrease testosterone levels in men?
I'm just curious. Done no research into this. Can anyone explain if there is a correlation?


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No, masturbation does not decrease testosterone levels in the blood.

Relevant studies cited in the linked article:

Fox CA, Ismail AAA, Love DN, Kirkham KE, Loraine JA. Studies on the relationship between plasma testosterone levels and human sexual activity. J Endocrinol. 1972;52:51–58.

Batty J. Acute changes in plasma testosterone levels and their relation to measures of sexual behaviour in the male house mouse (Mus musculus) Anim. Behav. 1978;26:349–357.

Phoenix CH, Dixson AF, Resko JA. Effects of ejaculation on levels of testosterone, cortisol, and luteinizing hormone in peripheral plasma of rhesus monkeys. J Comp Physiol Psychol. 1977;91:120–127.


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