Question 1

can heavy masturbation cause prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

No Correlation Known: No known correlation between the two.

Question 2

can constant masturbation cause prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: it does not, but it does take time which could be used developing more productive pursuits.

Question 3

in 20s and 30s, does frequency of sex/masturbation/etc cause increased prostate cancer risk? saw it online (webmd, etc)?

Accepted Answer

: These are not known to increase prostate cancer risk.

Question 4

how does masturbation reduce the risk for prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

It doesn't: We've looked at the effect of frequent ejaculation. It doesn't seem to impact prostate cancer risk one way or the other. It's safe and helps you stay comfortable and prepare for adult roles. Best wishes.

Question 5

does masturbation reduce my chances of getting prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: Masturbation and sexual activity are not risk factors for prostate cancer.  Risk factors include family history and race (african-americans have a higher risk)/.

Question 6

could frequent masturbation increase the risk of prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

No: there is no evidence suggesting frequency of masterbation is related to prostate cancer

Question 7

does masturbation leads to prostate cancer please tell me in males?

Accepted Answer

: Myth. Many of these statements are created by those who want to shame people who engage in the practice. It doesn't make you go blind/sterile/bald/etc.

Question 8

masturbation at 20-30 's increase the risk of prostate cancer. while at 50's it lowers the risk .. is it true?

Accepted Answer

Just not true: It would be difficult to find a control group. There's not a shred of evidence that this is true. The claim that young men give themselves cancer in this way was made up by one of the cults to frighten vulnerable teens.  "Heroic abstinence" is strongly suspected as a risk factor for benign prostatic hyperplasia but obviously we can't do controlled studies. I'm sorry people lied to you.

Question 9

is masturbation really a preventative against prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Unclear.: Two studies have suggested a protective association between prostate cancer and frequency of ejaculation (giles et al, 2003; leitzmann et al, 2004). Giles et al reported that the protective effect was seen in men in their 20s, who reported greater than 5 ejaculations per week. These are small studies, and the basis for this association is unknown.

Question 10

could masturbation help prevent prostate cancer?

Accepted Answer

Nope: No data to say masturbating prevents prostate cancer.   Men who are both sexually active and not active get prostate cancer.     Masturbating won't hurt you but won't help you prevent prostate cancer.   Enjoy!

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