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A member asked:

Any long term effects of intentionally not ejaculating during sex? ive been holding my semen in during sex for a while and i want to know if there are any bad effects long term from doing this? ive heard of prostate cancer risks but not sure?

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No: This is a common practice to treat premature ejaculation, and I believe is safe and effective for that purpose

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/27/2020

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