A female Member of Parliament in Zimbabwe has proposed that men should have more frequent sexual intercourse to potentially reduce their risk of prostate cancer.
She also suggested that as women age and their sexual desire declines, they might consider allowing their husbands to take younger wives, as men often remain sexually active longer.
This perspective is linked to the belief that increased sexual activity could help lower prostate cancer rates.
Research indicates that regular ejaculation may be beneficial for prostate health, although there’s no set guideline for how often men should ejaculate to optimize their health.
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Key findings from various studies include:
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) found that men who ejaculated 21 times a month had a lower risk of prostate cancer compared to those who ejaculated less frequently, based on a large cohort of over 31,000 men.
Research in the British Journal of Urology (BJU) in 2003 indicated that men who ejaculated more than five times a week in their 20s had a reduced risk of prostate cancer.
A 2008 study in the British Journal of Urology International similarly found a correlation between higher ejaculation frequency and a lower risk of prostate cancer.
A 2016 study in European Urology reinforced these findings, showing that men with frequent ejaculation, especially in their 40s, had a decreased risk of developing prostate cancer.
In response to the MP’s comments, some have expressed differing views on cultural practices and health implications.
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