The nonprofit FCancer has urged men to ejaculate at least 21 times per month, citing research linking frequent ejaculation to a reduced risk of prostate cancer. Data from a long-term study of over 50,000 men since 1986 shows those who ejaculated 21 or more times monthly had a 19% to 22% lower risk. Dr. Lorelei Mucci, a professor at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, said the number is not a strict threshold but reflects a trend where more frequent ejaculation correlates with lower risk, even at eight times per month. Theories suggest the benefit may come from clearing carcinogens, reducing inflammation, or influencing gene expression in prostate tissue. Prostate cancer affects about 1 in 8 men in the U.S. and is the second most common cancer in men. FCancer uses humor to encourage awareness, screening, and doctor consultations.
The campaign by FCancer highlights a lesser-known preventive measure tied to a common health issue, but Nigerian men should be cautious about applying U.S.-based findings without local medical guidance. Prostate cancer is rising in Nigeria, yet the focus should remain on proven screening and healthcare access rather than behavioral recommendations from foreign studies.
