The Benefits of Semen Retention

[Samuel Lim]

Anyone doing it?

 

Multiple sources pointed out the full health benefits experienced by practicing at least 100 days.

 

I'm giving it a shot ...but...it's my day-03 and it's  already so hard ... I went for decent massage yesterday and precum was already leaking non-stop... At this rate, I don't know how long i can last.. 

 

Anyway, here are some of the purported health benefits**:

 

1. Improved mental clarity and focus: Semen retention is believed to increase focus, clarity, and mental alertness. This can help with tasks that require concentration and focus.

2. Increased energy levels: By harnessing and retaining sexual energy, individuals may experience a boost in energy levels, helping them feel more energized throughout the day.

3. Improved physical performance: Some individuals believe that retention of semen can lead to increased physical strength, endurance, and athletic performance.

4. Better emotional health: Semen retention can help individuals feel more emotionally balanced and stable, reducing feelings of anxiety, depression, and mood swings.

5. Increased confidence and self-esteem: Some people report feeling more confident and self-assured when practicing semen retention, which can lead to improved relationships and social interactions.

6. Enhanced sexual experiences: By practicing semen retention, individuals may experience stronger and more intense orgasms, as well as increased pleasure during sexual activities.

7. Overall health benefits: Some studies suggest that semen retention may have positive effects on the immune system, hormone levels, and overall well-being.

 

 

**Disclaimer**

It's important to note that these benefits are largely anecdotal and may not have scientific evidence to support them. Additionally, semen retention may not be suitable or recommended for everyone, so it's important to speak with a healthcare provider before making any significant changes to your sexual habits.**

 

Edited March 7 by Samuel Lim
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[Guest Honestly]

Are there any links to actual scientific evidence and studies in these ‘multiple sources’?

 

because this video is total hocus pocus nonsense, just like so many other miracle health videos online. 
 

 

[Samuel Lim]

4 minutes ago, Guest Honestly said:

Are there any links to actual scientific evidence and studies in these ‘multiple sources’?

 

because this video is total hocus pocus nonsense, just like so many other miracle health videos online. 
 

 

While there are definitely a lot of videos and anecdotal testimonies advocating the benefits of semen retention, it can be challenging to find concrete scientific evidence and studies on the topic. However, I can attest to knowing several individuals who have personally practiced semen retention and have reported experiencing various physical and mental benefits. It may be helpful to keep an open mind and consider trying it for yourself to see how it may positively impact your own well-being.

[Guest Honestly]

9 minutes ago, Samuel Lim said:

While there are definitely a lot of videos and anecdotal testimonies advocating the benefits of semen retention, it can be challenging to find concrete scientific evidence and studies on the topic. However, I can attest to knowing several individuals who have personally practiced semen retention and have reported experiencing various physical and mental benefits. It may be helpful to keep an open mind and consider trying it for yourself to see how it may positively impact your own well-being.

Have you asked yourself why it might be hard to find concrete evidence?

 

I generally have an open mind but have a low tolerance for people like the video author, who is pushing misinformation and confusing opinions and ideas with facts in order to promote themselves and make $.

 

anyway, it’s not going to hurt anyone if you decide to cum or not. Come back in 97 days and tell us the benefits. 

[Samuel Lim]

2 minutes ago, Guest Honestly said:

Have you asked yourself why it might be hard to find concrete evidence?

 

I generally have an open mind but have a low tolerance for people like the video author, who is pushing misinformation and confusing opinions and ideas with facts in order to promote themselves and make $.

 

anyway, it’s not going to hurt anyone if you decide to cum or not. Come back in 97 days and tell us the benefits. 

 

Omg ..I don't know if I can even last the next 9.7 days

[Guest Honestly]

19 minutes ago, Samuel Lim said:

 

Omg ..I don't know if I can even last the next 9.7 days

good luck! 😂 

 

some reading you might find interesting 

 

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9676765/

[thepresentfitness]

I will speak from Traditional Chinese Medicine point of view. Semen is considered 'Vital essence'; something that is given from birth by your parents. This essence will help to preserve your energies. When semen is lost (ejaculation), you deplete the essence, and this leads to health issues like fatigue and weakened immunity (thus u are susceptible to illness). Take note also as we age, this essence will also decline gradually.
Semen retention is indeed a good practice. Conservation of the essence will nourish both mind and body, and thus this helps to improve focus and concentration (so that you can use your energy and attention to get things done more efficient). 
I encourage you to keep up with the good practice of semen retention. 

[Guest Honestly]

9 hours ago, thepresentfitness said:

I will speak from Traditional Chinese Medicine point of view. Semen is considered 'Vital essence'; something that is given from birth by your parents. This essence will help to preserve your energies. When semen is lost (ejaculation), you deplete the essence, and this leads to health issues like fatigue and weakened immunity (thus u are susceptible to illness). Take note also as we age, this essence will also decline gradually.
Semen retention is indeed a good practice. Conservation of the essence will nourish both mind and body, and thus this helps to improve focus and concentration (so that you can use your energy and attention to get things done more efficient). 
I encourage you to keep up with the good practice of semen retention. 

😂

 

so tcm doesn’t want people to have babies? Or can the body differentiate between when someone is masturbating and having sex with the intention to procreate? See how much nonsense is written about this. 
 

again, do what you want but don’t make claims without any evidence. 

[yogateacher]

14 hours ago, thepresentfitness said:

I will speak from Traditional Chinese Medicine point of view. Semen is considered 'Vital essence'; something that is given from birth by your parents. This essence will help to preserve your energies. When semen is lost (ejaculation), you deplete the essence, and this leads to health issues like fatigue and weakened immunity (thus u are susceptible to illness). Take note also as we age, this essence will also decline gradually.
Semen retention is indeed a good practice. Conservation of the essence will nourish both mind and body, and thus this helps to improve focus and concentration (so that you can use your energy and attention to get things done more efficient). 
I encourage you to keep up with the good practice of semen retention. 

Thanks for sharing @thepresentfitness 

The concept and advantages of semen retention of TCM is also similar in Yoga, relating more towards preserving our energy. Although it is not easy for most people, it is certainly possible, with practice and determination. Semen retention is especially important for people on the religious/spiritual path. Having said that, I was told by my teacher that bodily discharge is a natural phenomenon, hence masturbation is not abnormal. However, what's important here is whether we allow ourselves to be addicted to masturbation, or inculcate self-discipline to control our mind, control our urges.

Edited March 9 by yogateacher

[blueduck]

just know this info, does edging considered semen retention?

[Guest guest]

On 3/8/2024 at 11:22 PM, thepresentfitness said:

I will speak from Traditional Chinese Medicine point of view. Semen is considered 'Vital essence'; something that is given from birth by your parents. This essence will help to preserve your energies. When semen is lost (ejaculation), you deplete the essence, and this leads to health issues like fatigue and weakened immunity (thus u are susceptible to illness). Take note also as we age, this essence will also decline gradually.
Semen retention is indeed a good practice. Conservation of the essence will nourish both mind and body, and thus this helps to improve focus and concentration (so that you can use your energy and attention to get things done more efficient). 
I encourage you to keep up with the good practice of semen retention. 

u got prove on semen retention ar?

 

 

so u mean this dr is wrong lo? he say mus shoot 1 every 3day woh..

 

 

edging can but mus shoot at end

 

[thepresentfitness]

On 3/9/2024 at 8:27 AM, Guest Honestly said:

😂

 

so tcm doesn’t want people to have babies? Or can the body differentiate between when someone is masturbating and having sex with the intention to procreate? See how much nonsense is written about this. 
 

again, do what you want but don’t make claims without any evidence. 

https://rebelmednw.com/2020/07/traditional-chinese-medicine-and-mens-health/#:~:text=Semen retention%3A TCM recommends that,itself to make more semen.

[thepresentfitness]

19 hours ago, Guest guest said:

u got prove on semen retention ar?

 

 

so u mean this dr is wrong lo? he say mus shoot 1 every 3day woh..

 

 

edging can but mus shoot at end

 

TCM and western medicine are different.

Edited March 11 by thepresentfitness

[Leanmeat]

I manage to stop for a month before. It was a good feeling I feel. But of cos need to refrain from porn or getting arouse. If not will be just adding unnecessary stress to your mind and body. I do feel more alert and less easily tired. Will plan for a two or three weeks in the near future. If can one month will go for it. I don't believe the saying of have to eject once a few days. Not all body works the same way. Similarly some people cums everyday and they still feel ok. It's your own body, take responsibility for it. Follow your heart. 

Edited March 15 by Leanmeat

[AskMeNot]

I thought ejaculation helps against cancer? Wondering if the benefits outweigh the risks.

 

https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/prostate-cancer/prostate-cancer-prevention

 

Stay Sexually Active
Two studies appear to show that men who have a higher frequency of ejaculation (with or without a sexual partner) were up to two-thirds less likely to be diagnosed with prostate cancer. Studies are ongoing, but some experts theorize that ejaculation clears the body of toxins and other substances that could cause inflammation.

[egal]

 

"Men Should Ejaculate at Least 21 times a Month to Slash Their Prostate Cancer Risk"

 

https://www.menshealth.com/uk/health/sexual-health/a37167845/men-should-ejaculate-at-least-21-times-a-month-to-slash-their-prostate-cancer-risk/

Edited March 13 by egal

[Guest Honestly]

On 3/12/2024 at 12:00 AM, thepresentfitness said:

https://rebelmednw.com/2020/07/traditional-chinese-medicine-and-mens-health/#:~:text=Semen retention%3A TCM recommends that,itself to make more semen.

that link just rewrites what you already wrote and offers zero evidence of any benefit. 

[yogateacher]

 

[robin]

On 3/6/2024 at 1:35 PM, Samuel Lim said:

 

Omg ..I don't know if I can even last the next 9.7 days

Samuel, you should try to write a daily journal here so we can encourage & also learn from you 😄

[Strange Fruit]

Hmmm, from anecdotal evidence I can say that when I did have a period of not ejaculating for about three weeks to a month, I was also in a depressive funk and lying almost catatonic in bed most of the day; that seems to dispel the validity of points 1 to 7 of the original post. Assuming one isn’t depressed to begin with and thus the lack of libido is not what is causing the retention of semen, I am sure of the inevitability of point 6, when the geyser finally erupts the recoil will probably propel you backwards.
 

Or, perhaps, as with going on a prolonged keto diet, you eventually forget and lose a taste for the instant gratification of onanism and achieve some sort of state of Nirvana in which you no longer judge yourself based on your sexual attractiveness or prowess (the constant burden of many a gay man) and with all your mind cleared of naughty visceral thoughts, ascend into the realms of intellectual and spiritual superiority as the pineal eye opens, your chakras align and the secrets of the universe unfurl for you. That seems to be the rationale for most men who dedicate themselves to religion, and while it might lead to spiritual clarity, I can say by casual observation that many of them do not possess great physical strength or seem particularly energetic. 
 

What western science does so far know, however is that frequent masturbation seems to lower the risk of prostrate cancer quite significantly, while also lowering blood pressure and improving heart health. Which are pretty decent benefits for something that is quite fun and free to all. As with all things good for us, I suppose some moderation is in order however. 

[4193Leonika]

On 6/27/2024 at 9:36 AM, Strange Fruit said:

Hmmm, from anecdotal evidence I can say that when I did have a period of not ejaculating for about three weeks to a month, I was also in a depressive funk and lying almost catatonic in bed most of the day; that seems to dispel the validity of points 1 to 7 of the original post. Assuming one isn’t depressed to begin with and thus the lack of libido is not what is causing the retention of semen, I am sure of the inevitability of point 6, when the geyser finally erupts the recoil will probably propel you backwards.
 

Or, perhaps, as with going on a prolonged keto diet, you eventually forget and lose a taste for the instant gratification of onanism and achieve some sort of state of Nirvana in which you no longer judge yourself based on your sexual attractiveness or prowess (the constant burden of many a gay man) and with all your mind cleared of naughty visceral thoughts, ascend into the realms of intellectual and spiritual superiority as the pineal eye opens, your chakras align and the secrets of the universe unfurl for you. That seems to be the rationale for most men who dedicate themselves to religion, and while it might lead to spiritual clarity, I can say by casual observation that many of them do not possess great physical strength or seem particularly energetic. 
 

What western science does so far know, however is that frequent masturbation seems to lower the risk of prostrate cancer quite significantly, while also lowering blood pressure and improving heart health. Which are pretty decent benefits for something that is quite fun and free to all. As with all things good for us, I suppose some moderation is in order however. 

 

[4193Leonika]

Agrees