Among serious bodybuilders, there has long been a debate over
whether there is any connection between self-pleasuring and muscle gain. Even
among those who rarely lift a dumbbell, there are plenty of jokes about a
disproportionate muscle size on the arm with which one self-gratifies. But is
there really a correlation between pumping the member and developing muscles?
And if so, how might this connection affect one's male organ health routine?
The
male hormone connection
Why should self-pleasuring have any
effect on muscle growth in men? It's all related to male hormone.
Many bodybuilders use artificial means
in order to boost their male hormone levels because male hormone is usually
associated with greater gain in muscle. However, it should be noted that there
is a great deal of disagreement over whether there is truly a cause-and-effect
relationship between more male hormone and muscle gain.
Some studies have indicated that
boosting the T-levels does indeed promote more massive muscle; however, other
studies have shown that the difference is fairly insignificant, while others
have indicated that there really is no benefit.
In other words, there is no definitive
answer. And until there is, many men will work under the assumption that the
studies showing a connection are correct.
The
self-pleasuring effect.
But assuming male hormone affects muscle
growth doesn't answer the question of whether manhood play impacts a guy's
quest for a great body. Why? Because there are two trains of thought
here:
- Self-pleasuring decreases male hormone
levels and has a negative impact on muscle growth.
- Self-pleasuring increases male hormone
levels and has a positive impact on muscle growth.
The
abstinence argument
Those who believe that self-pleasuring
decreases male hormone think that refraining from self-pleasuring is necessary.
This theory argues that releasing seed produces an immediate decrease in male
hormone levels and that men do not regain their pre-release levels for almost a
week.
Again, there are some studies the
results of which back up this theory. At the least, it does seem true that there
is a dip in male hormone following release, although there is some debate as to
how long that dip lasts.
The
go-for-it argument
On the other hand, there are also some
who believe that self-pleasuring aids in building muscle. The basis for this
argument is essentially a "use it or lose it" one: The more of a
workout that the member gets, the greater a man's overall sensual health.
Allowing the manhood to release several times a week may produce some slight
dips, but it makes for a healthier rod and an overall higher level of male
hormone. Again, there are studies that support this view as well.
Another argument in favor of savoring
one's sensual organs is that the release of tension accompanying
self-pleasuring helps to relax the muscles and aid in the "downtime"
between workouts during which muscles grow.
Different
strokes
With no definitive answer, each man will
decide what he believes where muscle and self-pleasuring are concerned. But
whether or not a man discerns a connection, it is imperative that he not
sacrifice manhood health in pursuit of total body health.
One way to keep the rod healthy is
simply to add regular use of a quality male
organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) to one's routine. Working out creates
sweat all over the body, and that can cause issues with the member, including
persistent odor and skin irritation. A crème that includes vitamin A is
well-positioned to fight the bacteria that causes rank manhood odor. At the
same time, if the crème contains a high-end emollient (think Shea butter) plus
a natural hydrator (vitamin E is excellent), it can help maintain proper male
organ skin moisturization and ward off nasty dermatological issues. Let's face
it: A ripped torso is an amazing asset, but it won't compensate for an
unappealing package when the jock comes off.
Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common
male organ health issues, tips on improving manhood sensitivity and what to do
to maintain a healthy member. John Dugan is a professional writer who
specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to
numerous websites.