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What happens if you go years without ejaculating?

People who choose not to ejaculate are unlikely to experience harmful side effects. The body breaks down unused sperm, which does not build up to trigger further problems. Over time, not ejaculating can trigger psychological problems.

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Keep reading to learn more about the importance of ejaculating, possible issues, and some treatment options. Not releasing sperm is usually harmless, but it depends on the cause. Some forms of sexual dysfunction can cause problems releasing sperm and lead to infertility. In most cases, it is not harmful for a person to ejaculate, but it depends on the cause. Ejaculation refers to the expulsion of semen from the body. Typically, sexual stimulation causes the central nervous system to build arousal to the point of orgasm. During this process, sperm from the testicles travel through the epididymis and into the vas deferens. From here, it enters the urethra through the prostate’s ejaculatory ducts, mixing with seminal fluid, which comes from the seminal vesicles, and prostate secretions. The contraction of the pelvic muscles expels this fluid, now called semen, from the tip of the penis. Several factors can prevent stimulation leading to ejaculation. Ejaculation usually occurs with an orgasm, but not always. The causes of preventing ejaculation can be intentional or unintentional.

Intentionally preventing ejaculation

Some people choose to delay ejaculation, such as during edging. Edging is when a person builds sexual stimulation almost to the point of orgasm but stops just before it occurs. Edging is unlikely to cause health problems. In rare cases, it can cause epididymal hypertension, or “blue balls.” Other people intentionally prevent ejaculation entirely, such as those practicing Taoism .

Sexual dysfunction

In other cases, medical conditions can prevent ejaculation. For example, nerve damage can cause delayed ejaculation. Males with delayed ejaculation experience difficulty or inability to ejaculate in a reasonable time. Anejaculation is where people are completely unable to ejaculate semen. People with this condition can still produce sperm and experience orgasms — however, they cannot ejaculate. Anejaculation has a range of triggers, from pelvic injuries to acquiring infections. The condition can lead to infertility without treatment. Retrograde ejaculation is where some or all of the sperm enters the bladder instead of out of the penis. The condition can also lead to infertility, but further issues are unlikely. Retrograde ejaculation is sometimes due to side effects from certain medications, such as tamsulosin. It is a harmless condition but may cause concern in some people.

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How much cranberry should you take? There is no standard dose of cranberry. Some studies have used 1/2 ounce of cranberry juice twice a day to help prevent recurrent UTIs. Other studies have used between 600-800 milligrams daily of cranberry supplement capsules.

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The red berries of the cranberry shrub are common in foods such as juice and muffins. Traditionally, cranberries have been used for urinary conditions and other ailments.

Why do people take cranberry?

A number of studies, many sponsored by juice manufacturer Ocean Spray, show that cranberry juice helps prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs) in people who repeatedly have them. Some studies of cranberry supplements have had similar results. Cranberries might stop bacteria from sticking to the sides of the urinary tract. In 2020, the FDA decided to permit makers of cranberry dietary supplements to say that there is "limited" evidence that these may help prevent recurrent urinary tract infections. Cranberry juice may also be labeled to say that there is "limited and inconsistent" for the same claim. Studies have not shown that cranberries are effective treatments for UTIs once you have an infection. Cranberries could help in other ways. Some research suggests that they might help prevent H. pylori infections in the stomach that lead to ulcers. They also might slow the buildup of dental plaque.

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