BDSM is Love

WWTCK_Arthur asks: Can daily masturbation affect your ability to produce children?

Well now that would be so sad if it were true! Unlike women, men have an unlimited supply of the little guys. Masturbation will not affect your sperm production much. In general, the more frequently a man ejaculates, the more efficiently his sperm-producing mechanisms must be in order to “keep up” with the output. It takes about 48 days for a new sperm cell to form, and 14 more days to full maturation. So while a fully functioning sperm-producing mechanism is constantly churning out new sperm, the cells are not immediately available for reproductive purposes.

What can affect it?

• Age
• Emotional Stress. Stress may interfere with the hormone GnRH and reduce sperm counts.
• Sexual Issues. In less than 1% of males with infertility problems, a problem with sexual intercourse or technique will affect fertility.
• Impotence, premature ejaculation, or psychologic or relationship problems can contribute to infertility, although these conditions are usually very treatable. Lubricants used with condoms, including spermicides, oils, and Vaseline, can affect fertility. If you need a sperm friendly lubricant, the choice of many couples trying to get pregnant is Pre-Seed.
• Testicular Overheating
• Substance Abuse
• Smoking
• Malnutrition
• Obesity
• Bicycling
• Genetic Factors
• Radiation Treatment

–luna