Abstinence

Articles under this tag explore sexual abstinence and its potential effects on hormones, mood, motivation, and training performance. It covers what the research and real-world experience suggest so men can make informed choices that support health, libido, and long-term optimization.

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At what age does a man stop ejaculating? Understanding the changes in your body

At what age does a man stop ejaculating? Understanding the changes in your body

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Jan 19, 2026 · 9 min read

There is no specific age when a man stops ejaculating, and many men can ejaculate throughout life, though semen volume and the “force” of ejaculation often decline with age.,[1] If ejaculation changes suddenly or stops completely, it is worth getting checked because the cause is often identifiable and treatable. “Most men don’t hit a birthday ...

How to make penis more sensitive: A urologist’s evidence-based plan to get sensation back

How to make penis more sensitive: A urologist’s evidence-based plan to get sensation back

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Dec 26, 2025 · 12 min read

Penis sensitivity often returns when you stop desensitizing friction habits (high pressure, low lubrication) and address underlying medical causes—because sensation depends on skin receptors sending signals through the dorsal penile nerve and adequate blood flow to penile tissues. This step-by-step plan shows you how to reset “conditioning” and when numbness is a nerve, vascular, medication, ...

Does having sex increase testosterone? The truth about bedroom habits and hormone levels

Does having sex increase testosterone? The truth about bedroom habits and hormone levels

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Dec 23, 2025 · 11 min read

Sex and ejaculation can cause a short-lived testosterone rise of about 2 ng/mL, but levels typically return to baseline within 10–20 minutes, so it doesn’t meaningfully increase long-term testosterone. The bigger picture is a bidirectional feedback loop—testosterone drives libido, while arousal triggers a brief neuroendocrine surge—and why overall health often explains the “high T” sex-life ...

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