Benefits of regular masturbation

More frequent ejaculation, including through masturbation, could in other words help “refresh” the sperm supply by clearing out older, potentially damaged cells.

Previous research has also highlighted the benefits of regular ejaculation. A Harvard study found that those who ejaculated 21 times or more per month had a 31 per cent lower risk of prostate cancer.

“The results held up to rigorous statistical evaluation even after other lifestyle factors and the frequency of PSA testing were taken into account,” the study said, according to UNILAD.

There are a couple of possible explanations behind the findings in the Oxford-study. One is oxidative stress which can build up over time and damage cells. Another is energy depletion: sperm are highly active, and when stored for too long, they may simply lose the energy needed to function properly.