Alice...You've said that there is no medical concern if a man goes without orgasm for up to a year. Well, I have NEVER had a wet dream in my life, and if I don't have regular ejaculations, I get prostate and/or urinary infections! It's been this way for 30 years. (I'm 48 yrs. old). Going without orgasm seems to cause a build-up of seminal fluid that goes nowhere. Is this common?
Stuffed-up

Dear Stuffed-up,

Arousal does not always lead to a build up in fluid, or a need for release through ejaculation. Research shows that what goes up must come down, eventually. For you, if you find that orgasm keeps you healthy, Bravo! The research, however, shows no ill effects from a lack of orgasm.

Often young men in high school, however, use the threat of blue balls or lover's nuts, (being stuck in high arousal without orgasm), to get their dates to somehow "get them off", yet no ill effects will result without orgasm at that time, and they can orgasm alone at a later time that evening, or not at all, without threat of negative health consequences.

So while orgasm is healthy, it is not crucial to a person's health or life. In my best information, the body takes care of itself. For example, if a man does not masturbate, his body will find a way to release what is inside as with wet dreams. Again, in your case, you seem to have found a good solution for yourself. Stay well!

Alice

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