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    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    @Grimezsz we need your light as we head into this future, it's important you flourish @grimes

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    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    10/ The scientific evidence on semen retention remains very thin.

    The unfounded claims regarding semen retention are a part of a wider phenomenon of unfounded men-health social media trends.

    A recent study found that majority of popular men's health social media content on…

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    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

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  • Bryan Johnson
    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    7/ Risks and side effects of semen retention:
    Semen retention can pose significant health risks for some men, including:

    + Disturbed sleep
    + Mood swings and frustration
    + Increased prostate inflammation and a higher long-term risk of prostate cancer, as frequent ejaculation…

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    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    8/ Should you practice semen retention?

    The only valid reason to retain semen for a week or longer is if you have:

    + low sperm count motility, or quality and are struggling to conceive.

    In this situation, avoiding ejaculation for a week before intercourse or sperm donation…

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    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    9/ Currently, there’s no scientific evidence supporting increased spermicide or testosterone levels in humans due to semen retention. Even if any marginal benefits do exist, they can be more easily achieved through supplementation, without the unnecessary risks and discomfort…

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    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    4/ Does semen retention enhance sperm quantity and quality?

    A meta-analysis of 30 studies found solid evidence of improved sperm count and motility after 6-7 days and more than 7 days of abstinence.

    This might be the only evidence-based benefit of semen retention.

    While the…

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  • Bryan Johnson
    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    5/ Does semen retention increase spermidine levels in the body?

    Spermidine is a naturally occurring molecule produced by our cells, known for activating self-repair and maintenance pathways like autophagy, which has made it popular in longevity supplements.

    As its name…

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    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    6/ Some popular health blogs (4) —though not peer-reviewed—have connected this fact to spermidine's role as a longevity molecule, suggesting it could theoretically increase spermidine levels.

    Just because a molecule is present in the semen doesn’t mean that retaining the latter…

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  • Bryan Johnson
    Bryan Johnson @bryan_johnson

    2/ Advocates claim semen retention can:
    + Increase testosterone
    + Improve sperm quality
    + Boost natural spermicide levels

    Here’s what science really says about it:

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