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How male masturbation and ‘sperm dumping’ plays a role in fertility 

Common wisdom dictates that abstinence ensures better quality semen for reproduction purposes. Ho...

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14.01 30 Mar 2026


How male masturbation and ‘sperm dumping’ plays a role in fertility 


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14.01 30 Mar 2026


Common wisdom dictates that abstinence ensures better quality semen for reproduction purposes. However, a new study shows how regular sex and masturbation actually help to ensure a fresh supply of top grade sperm by flushing the older cells.

Joining guest host Fionnuala Jones to discuss is Rebecca Dean, a researcher in the Department of Biology at Oxford…


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