The concept of “semen retention” or avoiding ejaculation for 30 days is a topic of significant debate, with various physiological and psychological effects observed. From a medical and biological perspective, something typically happens to the body during that window.
Sperm Recycling and Quality: Your body continues producing sperm; it is a continuous “conveyor belt” process that never stops. When this SPQ (Sperm Recycling and Quality) begins, the Reabsorption starts (abstinence increases sperm count (quantity), it decreases sperm motility (movement), and increases DNA fragmentation after about 10 days)
The Testosterone “Spike: testosterone levels can spike by nearly 145% on the 7th day of abstinence.
Prostate Health and Congestion:
- Prostatic Fluid: when the prostate continues to produce fluid
- Epididymal Hypertension): occurs if a person is frequently aroused but does not ejaculate, causing blood to remain trapped in the erectile tissues and pressure to build in the vas deferens.
Psychological and Neurological Shifts also happen: The most reported changes after 30 days are often mental rather than physical1
- Dopamine Sensitivity: Constant consumption of high-stimulation content (like porn) can desensitize dopamine receptors.
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- Androgen Receptor Density: Some theories suggest that abstinence may increase the density of androgen.
Nightly Emissions:If the seminal vesicles become too full, the body often induces a “wet dream” during sleep to relieve the pressure
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