Patient's question:
Is there any harm in holding back semen?Doctor's answer:
Hello,Premature Ejaculation – Men's Nemesis. Most people in sexual life hope to experience the pleasure of ejaculation, but some people, for certain reasons (such as fear of pregnancy, believing semen is the essence of the human body, etc.), forcibly hold back from ejaculation during intercourse, or even pinch their penis before reaching climax 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 parties from achieving sexual satisfaction: Ejaculation is a normal physiological process that not only produces sexual pleasure and satisfaction but also promotes harmonious sexual life between both parties, as well as a fulfilling and enjoyable family life. Forcibly holding back ejaculation will inevitably lead to the loss of this joy, leaving both parties unsatisfied.
2. It can easily lead to sexual dysfunction: The sexual response process is a natural one, and artificially interfering with or controlling it can disrupt sexual function. Forcibly holding back ejaculation is a form of restraint controlled by the brain, which can produce inhibitory effects and easily lead to sexual dysfunction. Some people suffer from "anejaculation," a condition caused by this "forceful restraint."
3. It can cause retrograde ejaculation, leading to infertility: During climax, the vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate, and urethral muscles contract rhythmically, and ejaculation must occur—no matter how hard one tries to restrain it. If one forcibly pinches the penis to prevent semen from being expelled, the semen is often forced backward, breaking through the internal 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 a frequent occurrence and leading to infertility.
4. It can be the root cause of various sexual dysfunctions or neuroses: Some people forcibly hold back ejaculation, fearing the loss of semen and believing it to be the essence of the human body. In reality, semen is merely a secretion, and if not expelled through ejaculation, it will inevitably be lost through nocturnal emissions or during urination. This belief is often the root cause of various sexual dysfunctions or neuroses.
Therefore, in marital sexual life, holding back ejaculation is harmful and ineffective.