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Can mastutbation or having sex cause early fatigue when playing sports?

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No: Old wives tale. Don't 'do it' before the big match. 'sex saps your strength.' all a bunch of baloney. Some studies sggest that it might relax you and get you some better sleep and even improve performance.

Answered 9/29/2016

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