Summary of "What Really Happens After 30 Days of No Nut November"
Key Wellness and Productivity Insights from the Video
What is Semen Retention?
- Avoiding ejaculation completely (no sex, masturbation, or release).
- Popularized by the “No Nut November” challenge, a 30-day abstinence event.
Testosterone Levels
- Limited scientific studies (small sample sizes) show:
- Testosterone may spike briefly around 7 days of abstinence.
- Increase is likely due to anticipation of sexual release, not retention itself.
- Any increase in testosterone is short-lived and not sustained over longer periods.
Fertility and Semen Quality
- Prolonged abstinence (beyond 5-7 days) can reduce semen quality:
- Increased DNA fragmentation.
- Poorer sperm shape (morphology).
- Reduced sperm motility (movement).
- Longer abstinence can negatively affect chances of conception.
Semen Volume
- Abstinence increases semen volume, especially in the first 4 days (~12% increase per day).
- After 4 days, volume increase slows as the body reabsorbs semen.
- Wet dreams (nocturnal emissions) are a natural, uncontrollable physiological reset that expels semen, resetting volume.
- Having a wet dream is normal and should not be seen as failure.
Optimal Practices for Sexual Health and Fertility
- For maximizing semen volume and sperm health, 4-5 days of abstinence is ideal.
- For couples trying to conceive, having sex every other day during the fertile window (before and during ovulation) optimizes semen volume and quality.
Myth Busting
Semen retention does not:
- Provide sustained testosterone boosts.
- Improve fertility beyond a short abstinence window.
- Grant any supernatural or superpower-like benefits.
The practice is more psychological or spiritual for some, but scientifically it has natural limits.
Self-Care Reminder
- Whether or not you participate in No Nut November, understanding your body’s natural responses helps in making informed decisions.
- Avoid guilt or shame over natural processes like wet dreams.
- Prioritize evidence-based sexual health practices.
Presenter
Dr. Mina Malik, Urologist and Pelvic Surgeon
Category
Wellness and Self-Improvement
