Does masturbating improve athletic performance?

In a recent (and stellar) intervention on The Pat McAfee Show, Tyson Fury not only confessed to owing "a large part of my sporting successes to the fact that

", but also gave great detail about the beneficial effect that reports a practice with which, in addition to strengthening his hands, he controls his testosterone levels.

It is not the first time that the British boxer has publicly flaunted his fandom.

Back in 2020, the heavyweight alluded to

.

Nor is he the only athlete who has spoken openly about the benefits of sex (alone or in the company of others) on sports performance.

They say that, days before the mythical Milan that gave Real Madrid so much trouble in the European Cup played the Scudetto against Maradona's Napoli,

so that they could book, that way , all his energy to unleash it on the field.

After hearing the words of his president,

stood up to reject his recommendation with a sharp exclamation "

!".

Jokes and urban legends aside, what is clear is that the relationship between sex (alone or in the company of others) and sports has always given much to talk about.

TESTOSTERONE LEVELS

According to a 20211 global study conducted by the male sex toy brand Arcwave involving more than 14,000 people from 17 countries,

, while 13.1 % do it once every two weeks and only 8.8% do it once a month.

Although these habits are far from Tyson Fury's seven times a day, it doesn't hurt to reflect on how these habits affect sports performance.

Sergio Fosela, sexologist and writer.

Professor and sexual coach certified by the AETS in Spain, he explains that "masturbation

at the time of sexual stimulation, as does the mere fact of getting excited, but it drops back to average levels immediately after ejaculation."

It is important to keep in mind, he reminds us, that "

are also the result of other factors related to general health: healthy diet, foods rich in zinc, weight loss, high-intensity and strength training, sexual life active, etc."

Although the fiery Fury (and he himself is also convinced of it), Fosela clarifies that "

that demonstrates the impact of masturbation on real performance".

How often it should be practiced would really depend on the type of sport.

"In

, for example, it would be more effective to masturbate

the fight and abstain until that day to take advantage of a testosterone spike (if that is what you are looking for, according to Tyson Fury). But in other sports where that concentration is essential, doing it

can provide a

essential to keep the mind relaxed.

A day before a big test can also provide a

, as prolactin is also released with orgasm."

WELLNESS ROUTINE

Christopher Ryan Jones, a clinical psychologist and sex therapist, has a message for those who believe that, following Tyson Fury's recipe, resorting to masturbation seven times a day is going to be the recipe for success on the sports field.

"I'm sorry, but this just isn't going to happen. However, if we think of masturbation as part of an

, it can be very beneficial, and that's why I often recommend it to my patients."

How many times is too many?

"I always respond by saying that if someone is able to keep up with work or school, manage their relationships and responsibilities, let them masturbate

.

For some people, seven times a day may seem like a lot.

For others, however, it may just be their daily routine.

I don't think people should judge or compare their masturbation (or other sexual habits) to that of others.

It just doesn't make sense because each of us is different.

Not only anatomically and biologically, but there are a series of variables that influence our sexual desire, such as stress, fear or anxiety.

The important thing, and what I try to convey to people who come to my practice, is that if you don't masturbate often, when you do, try to really

and find ways to increase your pleasure," he concludes,

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