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Does sex/masturbation affect natural testosterone levels in any way? many studies (some peer reviewed) have contradicting answers. i am a 23 yr male.

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Not significantly : no compelling evidence that testosterone levels rise or fall significantly based on ejaculation frequency

Answered 12/23/2014

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