A new study has challenged the long held assumption that longer periods of sexual abstinence are always better for male fertility. Researchers have found that prolonged abstinence may actually affect sperm quality, with frequently ejaculated sperm showing potential advantages in areas linked to fertility.
The research examined semen data from 115 studies involving nearly 55,000 men, alongside findings from 56 studies involving about 30 different animal species. Researchers were interested in understanding what happens to sperm when it remains stored in the reproductive system for extended periods.
Prolonged Abstinence May Affect Sperm Health.
According to the findings, prolonged sexual abstinence was associated with declines in some measures of sperm quality. Researchers observed reductions in sperm motility, which refers to the ability of sperm to move effectively, as well as viability, which describes the proportion of sperm that remain alive.
The study also found an increase in DNA damage among sperm following prolonged storage. These changes could be important because successful fertilisation depends not only on the number of sperm available but also on their ability to move effectively and maintain healthy genetic material.…Keep reading the full & the viral video now.
