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This article explores semen retention from a historical and contemporary perspective, including the purported benefits and potential risks.
Historical and Cultural Perspective
Semen retention can be viewed in different ways by different people and cultures.
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Semen retention is neither “bad” nor “good” for you.
Some of these claims are stronger than others, and some are outright untrue.
By taking the demands of ejaculation out of sex, sexual stresses can be eased.
Even so, few quality studies support these claims.
Can Not Ejaculating Affect Sperm?
While prolonged abstinence may affectsperm quality, so too can excessive ejaculation.
The condition, first described by psychiatrist N.N.
These responses are not limited to traditional cultures.
How to Practice Semen Retention
Semen retention may be pursued for many reasons.
There are methods that can help.
One called edging involves stopping yourself from reaching orgasm when you’re on the cusp.
There are several guidelines that can help make the practice easier:
Can You Orgasm Without Ejaculation?
In many spiritual practices, orgasm is not dependent on ejaculation to be considered an orgasm.
Orgasm without ejaculation can also be a medical condition referred to as a dry orgasm.
Nerve damage, surgery, medications, testosterone deficiency, and retrograde ejaculation are all possible causes.
While harmless, dry orgasms can affect your ability to induce pregnancy.
Should Anyone Not Do Semen Retention?
What’s important to remember is that semen retention cannot harm you.
If you are experiencing significant distress, seek the help of a mental health professional.
Summary
Semen retention is the intentional avoidance of ejaculation.
To date, there is no evidence that semen retention can treat any medical condition.
While semen retention is not physically harmful, people can undergo distress if they have difficulty maintaining the practice.
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