Movember is within sight. It is a period where men’s health is put under the spotlight, focusing on issues such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer and suicide.
In the build-up towards Movember, we look at prostate cancer. A disease which is not always given the attention it needs.
Dr Greg Boustead, South Africa’s most experienced robotic surgeon in prostate cancer treatment, claims prostate cancer is the leading form of cancer in men.
He claims that more than 4000 South African men are diagnosed with prostate cancer every year.
Approximately one in seven men in the US will develop prostate cancer during their life, with 27 000 dying from the disease in 2018.
But it seems the ability to reduce your chances of developing prostate cancer lies within the palm of your hand. Yes, you read that right and I mean exactly what you are thinking about.
It seems that masturbating, or fapping as the younger generation calls it, may result in a significantly lower risk of prostate cancer.
Researchers from Harvard University recently released a study, published in European Urology, that suggests men who climax 21 times or more a month may have their chances of prostate cancer cut by up to a third.
The study includes a questionnaire, which was given to 31 925 men over an 18-year period, with ejaculation frequency determined the year before the questionnaire’s distribution, and between the ages of 20 to 29, as well as the ages of 40 to 49.
The study shows a statistically significant reduction in prostate cancer cases when men rub one out on a regular basis.
While previous studies suggested an active sex life might help lower one’s risk of cancer, it seems these researchers have now provided the golden number of orgasms.
While it is technically still unconfirmed, some scientists believe a fruitful orgasm may actually flush out cancer determining toxins which build up in the prostate.
While the survival rate of prostate cancer is relatively high compared to other cancers, and depending on the stage of cancer, there are is several treatments a person can choose from. The treatment varies from non-invasive to surgery.
There are also treatments such as radiotherapy and surgery (radical prostatectomy) which are available for localised tumours. However, the treatment can leave you with life-changing effects, such as the inability to control urination and impotence (inability to gain an erection).
With the side-effects in mind, the importance of improving your lifestyle and find goals of reducing the risk is of the utmost importance.
However, you can’t simply drop your pants and start masturbating all willy-nilly, expecting to be fine. A healthy diet, exercise and regular check-ups with your doctor helps as well, especially if you combine all of them together.
So, to all our male readers, be sure to get your hand cream ready. After all, it is for the benefit of your health.
