Correcting The Myth About Masturbation, Is It Really Bald?

Illustration of the myth of hair loss due to masturbation (Freepik)

JAKARTA – There are many myths circulating in the community about solo sex or masturbation. One of them, the more frequent masturbation causes hair loss to a bald head. In fact, this understanding is not based on scientific facts.

In a survey of 2,000 adults, reported by Medical News Today, Monday, March 21, reported that 80 percent of men and women masturbate. So is it true that masturbation makes hair fall out? The answer is, there are no studies linking hair loss with masturbation. In short, there is no scientific evidence related to masturbation causing hair loss.

This idea, assumed from the understanding that semen contains high protein. In 100 milliliters of semen, contains 5.04 grams of protein. This means that each ejaculation contains about 3.3-3.7 milliliters of semen. Actually the amount is relatively small, so it has almost no effect on hair loss.

Another theory says that masturbation increases testosterone. Under certain conditions it increases a hormone associated with hair loss, called dihydrostestosterone (DHT). However, a 2001 study showed that adult men experienced increased testosterone levels after not masturbating for 3 weeks. This means that testosterone levels may increase if a person avoids ejaculation.

Illustration of the myth of hair loss due to masturbation (Freepik)

The study above also found no evidence that masturbation can increase DHT. In addition to the myth of hair loss, masturbation is also misunderstood so that it is considered a trigger for blindness, hair growth on the palms of the hands, damage to the genitals, impotence in men, infertility in women.

Even though scientifically, masturbation has certain benefits, you know. One of them helps reduce stress and promotes a healthy self-image. Other benefits include the following:

Understanding the Body

Masturbation can help someone familiar and recognize their respective bodies. By masturbating, they understand sexual sensations and give pleasure. According to scientific studies reported, women who masturbate early in life may tend to have positive sexual experiences and a healthy self-image.

physical health

Orgasms, whether obtained with a partner or solo, can strengthen the circulatory, nervous, and muscular systems of the genitals in both men and women. For men, orgasm can help keep sperm and semen healthy. In 2016, a study reported that frequent ejaculation can reduce a man's risk of developing prostate cancer.

Stress reliever

Masturbation, has benefits to relieve stress and help sleep. This method is considered risk-free because it does not cause pregnancy or sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Activities enjoy sexual sensations with masturbation, it also has risks. Masturbation can be a problem if not considered in a healthy manner. The risks can affect work, other aspects of an individual's life, cause problems in relationships, cause guilt, and if not done properly can reduce sexual sensitivity.

From the explanation above, basically masturbation does not cause hair loss to make you bald. Hair loss, often the result of heredity and hormones.