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EPISODE · Mar 30, 2026 · 8 MIN

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

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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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