Chastity and orgasm denial discussion

> jasonpatalonis said: > I come across statements like the one quoted below quite frequently. It seems that different traditions within Tantra, Taoism, and Yoga all point to a similar idea. There has to be some validity here, and I want to put it in context. > > "According to Ayurveda and Yogic texts, producing 1 drop of semen requires 80 drops of blood. A single drop of blood is formed from the essential nutrients we consume, a process that takes roughly 40 days. Because semen can generate new life, it is viewed as vital energy. When you hold back ejaculation, your body uses this fluid for improvement, boosting memory, immunity, and general well-being." > > Here is how I see the numbers: > There are about 20 drops in a milliliter. > An average ejaculate contains around 5 milliliters of semen. > This means there are roughly 100 drops of semen per load (5 multiplied by 20). > The claim states that making just one drop of semen needs 80 drops of blood. > So, creating a full load requires about 8000 drops of blood (100 times 80). > One pint equals 7296 drops. > Therefore, replenishing an average load takes up nearly a whole pint of blood. > The Mayo Clinic permits people to give away a pint every 84 days. (according to their site) > Final thought: To stay in peak shape, men should probably limit ejaculation to once every 84 days, which is about three months. > > Click to expand... It’s an interesting point. While it sounds plausible enough, I recall being able to cum multiple times a day when I was younger. I do think reducing frequency has advantages, but I question whether the logic holds up completely since there hasn't been much real research on how orgasm affects our physical health. Also, I'm not entirely sure how one would design a proper scientific study for this. That said, I'd be willing to volunteer as a subject!