Sexual Health: Why Are Penis Owners Practicing Semen Retention?

What is semen retention?

Semen retention is the practice of not ejaculating for days, if not weeks at a time. This doesn’t mean not masturbating or not having sex. It is just refraining from ejaculation. People have claimed that it is a solution or remedy for all difficulties and diseases. Multiple men have stated that it helps alleviate their anxiety, depression, poor memory, general fatigue, and other ailments. Semen retention can be practiced by abstaining from sexual activity altogether or learning how to orgasm without ejaculating.

Since the orgasm has this negative effect on males, its avoidance has the opposite effect. By storing up sexual energy a man becomes stronger, healthier, and more vital. He becomes more ambitious too and creative in doing good. He becomes more patient and successful with people. And he develops stamina and endurance to see his works through to conclusions. So the sexually restrained male becomes more successful in general. Beyond that, he even develops occult power to influence things by sheer thought and will.

Bliss of the Celibate, Julian Lee

The community helps each other by giving them tips on how to overcome it step by step:

stop porn and Go 120 days clean without watching it

stop masturbation (or do it only once a month, if you are too weak, but always without porn)

forgive yourself for your past.

“Abstaining from porn desensitizes your Dopamine receptors”, explains one member. “You’re not constantly squeezing your reproductive organ for pleasure. So pleasure in other parts of your life starts to pop up where they never were before. If you were socially anxious before you suddenly might enjoy talking to people again, that pleasure was robbed from you when you started over stimulating your Dopamine Receptors with porn watching”.

Many men usually start this journey to quit porn addiction, but later found semen retention because of different reasons to enhance the benefits in different aspects. It is important for men to recognize why they are on this journey in the first place so that they can focus and stay put and not lose their streak.

“I decided to go celibate after my divorce”, says Ganesh, an IT professional from Chennai. “I was not ready to get into any kind of relationship but my sexual desires made me seek out desperate one-night stands and temporary sexual pleasures from porn, sexting, etc. So I decided to go celibate. In Hindu culture being a Brahmacharya is not a new concept. Now I have got back to my earlier passion of bodybuilding and practicing semen retention has helped me channel my energy and stamina into it completely”.

While semen retention may seem like a new fad, it is actually being practiced in ancient cultures.

karezza (Italian)

maithuna (Hindu Tantra)

sahaja (Hindu Yoga)

tantra (Hinduism and Buddhism)

cai Yin pu Yang and cai Yang pu Yin (Taoist)

What is non-ejaculatory masturbation, dry orgasm and semen retention?

It’s possible to have an orgasm without ejaculating or to ejaculate without having an orgasm, but they usually happen together. But men can have an orgasm without ejaculating at all. They will still have the feeling of having an ejaculation (coming) but no semen comes out. Either there is no semen produced, or the semen travels backward into the bladder instead (retrograde ejaculation). Sometimes dry orgasm can happen after surgery to the bladder or prostate or pelvis radiotherapy. This is also what happens after a vasectomy.

When you feel orgasm approaching, squeeze the end of your penis where the head joins the shaft. Maintain that squeeze for a few seconds while the urge to ejaculate passes. …

With your fingers, apply pressure to your perineum.

Benefits of semen retention

There is a belief that not ejaculating for a period of time may allow people to experience more intense orgasms.

Edging is the practice of engaging in sexual stimulation to the point of orgasm before stopping and starting again.

Some people may believe that semen retention can improve sperm quality and therefore increase fertility. However, there has been limited research into this.

Benefits of ejaculation

When a person ejaculates, the body releases endorphins, which are hormones that can help block pain and make a person feel good.

Typically, frequent sexual activity in a partnered relationship is associated with greater well-being.

Some evidence suggests that ejaculation frequency may be inversely related to the risk of prostate cancer.

While there is not much scientific evidence to suggest that it is either healthy or unhealthy to hold in semen, we only have the testimonials of men who have practiced this and swear by its benefits. A person can choose to abstain from sexual activity for as long as they wish.

Do you know someone or have a partner or are someone who is practicing semen retention. Tell us about your experience.

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Winter has set in. The cold air brings in relief from the heat, but it also brings along with it the possibility of various skin problems that affect women’s health.

Our skin loses a lot of moisture because of cold air, low humidity, and high winds outdoors. Bacteria and viruses are prevalent in the cold season. Our immune system needs to work harder in order to fight these germs. This makes the immune system weaker, which can cause more problems with your skin than usual. Paying a little more attention to skin care in winter can help in reducing these problems and preventing skin infections which add to women’s health woes.

Common Skin Problems that affect women’s health in the winter

1. Dry skin

Dry skin in winter becomes a common skin problem with increasing age. As the skin becomes thinner with increasing age, it can no longer absorb as much moisture from the air.

Due to the dry air and lack of moisture, the skin becomes irritated and dehydrated, causing itching and scaling. In some cases, it tends to become red and swollen too and can be painful. Chronic skin problems such as eczema and psoriasis are also aggravated by cold, dry air.

It may be a good idea to invest in a humidifier if you are one of those who get severe itchiness. In many cases, it is the dead skin cells on the body that cause itchiness. Taking a shower with hot water opens up the pores. Exfoliating the skin when showering can remove the dead skin cells and give relief from itchiness.

2. Acne

Acne is one of the most common skin problems that affect people of all ages in winter. Acne can happen on any part of the body, but it is most common on the face, neck, chest, back, shoulders, and upper arms. It can sometimes be painful and unsightly. The major reason for acne is the overproduction of oil that can lead to clogged pores, dead skin cells, and bacteria on the skin.

It is a natural tendency to reach out and touch the affected area, especially on the face. But it can be noticed that reducing the times we touch our face reduces acne as well. Gentle cleansers and moisturizers can also help pesky acne that is caused by the cold. A dermatologist can also provide antibiotic treatments to help rid your skin of acne issues.

3. Chapped lips

Splitting and cracking can also occur in severe cases, which is painful and can sometimes even cause bleeding. One of the most common mistakes people make is licking their lips while out in the cold. This causes severe lip irritation and can make the chapping worse. The best way to prevent this is by using a good lip balm that will moisturize the lips and provide them with extra hydration.

4. Dandruff

During winters, there is a lack of moisture content in the air, which makes it dry. And this eventually leads to dryness of the skin and also the scalp. Drying of the scalp leads to dandruff.

We also tend to consume less water during winters. This causes dehydration. Dehydration is also a reason for dandruff.

Wearing a cap or a hat, especially one that’s made of wool and infrequent hair wash are also other causes of dandruff.

Keeping the hair and scalp clean, and regular oiling can give some relief for dandruff. However, when severe and in need of personalized treatment, it is recommendable to see a dermatologist.

5. Dull Skin/Oily Skin

Dull skin is a common complaint in winters. This is because the dry weather lessens the natural oils from our skin that usually keep the skin smooth and healthy.

We should try to avoid using excessively hot water in winters, as it opens up pores and further reduces the natural oils. Instead, it is advisable to use warm or lukewarm water to wash your face so we don’t strip away essential oils. Use a gentle facial cleanser every day with no strong fragrances or perfumes added is recommended.

Many people also tend to experience oilier skin during winters. This is because the oil glands tend to secrete more oil to combat the dry skin, and sometimes they tend to go overboard. This causes the pores to enlarge and the skin to look greasy. Use a cleanser with oil control in such cases.

6. Dry and irritated nose

Cold air not only dries out your skin and chaps your lips, but it can also dry out the nose and causes irritation. Winter is also a bad time for people with pollen allergies which cause a runny nose. Cold and flu are also rampant in winters resulting in a dry and irritating nose.

The use of a humidifier inside the house goes a long way in reducing dryness. In addition to treating the source, tips like using saline solution to keep the nasal cavities moistened can provide some relief to the symptoms.

7. Cracked heels

Painful, cracked heels are a common skin condition, especially in winter. They are often caused by dry skin. In some cases, dry cracked feet can lead to infection or make walking painful.

Moisturizing the feet by frequent application of petroleum jelly can help. Putting on a pair of socks overnight is also a tried and tested remedy. Medicinal applications are also available to treat cracked heels.

Some Tips to Prevent Skin Problems in Winter

Each problem requires a unique treatment depending on the severity. But here are some preventive measures that we can take to avoid skin problems in winter –