Patient's question:
Is there any harm in refraining from ejaculation?Doctor's answer:
Hello,Premature Ejaculation – The Nemesis of Men. Most people in sexual life hope to experience the pleasure of ejaculation, but some, for certain reasons (such as fear of pregnancy, believing semen is the essence of the human body, etc.), forcibly hold back from ejaculating during intercourse, or even (: pinch the penis) before reaching orgasm to prevent semen from being released. This practice of forcibly holding back ejaculation is harmful and ineffective, and there are four reasons for this:
1. It prevents both partners from achieving sexual satisfaction: Ejaculation is a normal physiological process that not only produces sexual pleasure and satisfaction but also promotes harmony in sexual life and enhances family life, filling it with joy. Forcing oneself not to ejaculate will inevitably lose this joy, leaving both partners unsatisfied.
2. It can lead to sexual dysfunction: The sexual response process is a natural one. Artificially interfering with or controlling it can disrupt sexual function. Forcing oneself not to ejaculate is achieved through mental restraint, which can produce inhibitory effects and easily lead to sexual dysfunction. Some people suffer from "anejaculation," a condition caused by "forcefully holding back."
3. It can cause retrograde ejaculation, leading to infertility: During orgasm, the vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate, and urethral muscles contract rhythmically, and ejaculation must occur. Trying to suppress it is futile. If one forcibly pinches the penis to prevent semen from being expelled, the semen is often forced backward, breaking through the internal urethral orifice of the bladder and entering the bladder, forming "retrograde ejaculation." If this continues for a long time, it can create a conditioned reflex, making retrograde ejaculation frequent and causing infertility.
4. It can be the root cause of various sexual dysfunctions or neurasthenia: Some people forcefully hold back ejaculation, fearing the loss of semen, and believe that semen is the essence of the human body.