Having 21 orgasms a month could be the key to preventing CANCER in men because it helps the prostate ‘flush out toxins’
REGULAR orgasms could be the key to men avoiding CANCER as it helps the prostate 'flush out toxins', researchers have said.
Scientists from Harvard University say frequent ejaculations keep the semen-producing gland healthy with the optimum number 21 times a month.
In fact, in a study of almost 32,000 men published in the journal of European Urology, researchers found high levels of sexual activity can reduce the risk of contracting prostate cancer by 33 per cent.
The optimum number is 21 ejaculations per month which is equal to 252 times annually — or almost 70 per cent of days in a year.
Experts aren’t exactly sure why ejaculation lowers the risk of prostate cancer, but they speculate it might help flush out cancer-causing toxins.
In the UK alone, 40,000 men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year – and there are 11,000 deaths-a-year.
It is also the third deadliest cancer in the UK and the disease develops slowly, meaning many men don’t know they have it for several years.
Prostate cancer currently kills 10,900 men a year and Prostate Cancer UK warn that this number could surge to 15,000 a year by 2026.
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Enjoyable as it may be, frequent ejaculation isn’t a magical one-stop shop.
The Harvard researchers pointed out an active sex life may be an indicator of good general health, which in itself is likely to lower the risk of cancer.
Therefore, it’s also important to maintain a good diet and exercise routine, and get regular check-ups from your doctor.
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