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Episode 405: What We Get Wrong About Masturbation (Essential Listen)

2025/6/13
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Justin Neymiller: 我观察到社交媒体上存在大量关于自慰有害的错误信息,例如自慰会降低睾酮水平、导致成瘾等。因此,我们需要探讨自慰的科学真相,并纠正这些误解。我认为重要的是要基于科学证据来理解自慰,而不是听信那些没有根据的说法。 Eric Sprankle: 我认为许多关于精液保留的说法都源于对东方传统医学的误用和文化挪用。他们将精液视为一种重要的生命力,认为失去精液会对健康造成损害。但科学研究表明,精液中的营养物质主要用于支持精子细胞,而不是人体本身。此外,禁欲并不会显著提高睾酮水平,反而可能对生育能力产生负面影响。我认为我们应该批判性地看待这些说法,并基于科学证据来做出判断。 Joshua Gonzalez: 我发现很多男性都非常关心自己的精液量,这可能与色情作品的影响有关。虽然精液量与性快感之间存在一定的关联,但心理因素也起着重要作用。我认为保持水分充足、避免过度射精以及摄入一些特定的营养物质可以帮助增加精液量。重要的是要了解精液量与性体验之间的关系,并采取适当的措施来提高性满意度。

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This segment delves into the concerns surrounding ejaculate volume and its impact on sexual pleasure. It discusses the factors influencing volume, including hydration and lifestyle choices, and provides tips for potential increase.
  • Ejaculate volume naturally declines with age.
  • Hydration is a key factor influencing ejaculate volume.
  • Ingredients like Pygeum, lecithin, L-arginine, and zinc may support volume.

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There’s a surprising amount of anti-masturbation content on social media, much of it suggesting that masturbation is bad for your health. In today’s show, we’re going to delve into whether abstaining from masturbation actually boosts testosterone, whether you can really become “addicted” to masturbating, what science says about the purported health benefits of semen retention, and more.

In this episode, we’re revisiting a conversation with Dr. Eric Sprankle), which originally aired back in episode 275. Dr. Sprankle is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology and the co-director of the Sexuality Studies program at Minnesota State University, Mankato. He’s also a licensed clinical psychologist and AASECT-certified sex therapist, as well as author of the book, DIY: The Wonderfully Weird History and Science of Masturbation).

Some of the specific topics we explore include:

  • Why is the concept of semen retention increasingly popular?

  • Are there any health benefits to abstaining from ejaculation?

  • Is an orgasm obtained from self-pleasure really any different from an orgasm obtained through partnered sex?

  • Can women become “addicted” to their vibrators?

  • Is there an objective standard for what constitutes “too much” masturbation?

You can check out Eric’s website) to learn more about his work.

Got a sex question? Send me a podcast voicemail to have it answered on a future episode at speakpipe.com/sexandpsychology.)


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