Patient's question:
Last night I masturbated and after ejaculation, I felt a very strong sense of fatigue, which passed after a while. I've also had this feeling before when having sex with my girlfriend. Is this normal?Doctor's answer:
During sexual activity, men are naturally more active, and it could also be due to a nervous reflex causing fatigue after excitement. Sex initially requires physical exertion, and additionally, a man's sexual climax involves intense mental concentration. After ejaculation, the brain's excitability drops sharply, leading to a sense of mental exhaustion. Therefore, it feels like fatigue after orgasm, which is mostly psychological. Most men fully recover their physical and mental state within 10 minutes after sex.