Is it bad to masturbate before a sporting event that requires allot of energy?

In the short term, masturbation can deplete energy levels like any other activity that increases respiration, heart rate, and the flow of adrenaline and of endorphins. The same would be true for sex or even a few minutes of strenuous exercise.

On the other hand, the orgasm can reduce anxiety, stress, and reduce muscle tension, so there may be some benefit. If you are full of sexual tension, it can also be distracting and reduce your capacity to focus (if you are extremely horny).

It may be useful to not have sex or masturbate the day of your event (or maybe a day or two before), but a whole week seems like a lot. However, it depends on the individual. For many men, I think the build-up of sexual tension over the course of a week would be a negative thing. For other people, it may not cause that much stress.

As far as the actual level of the specfic testosterone hormone is concerned, sex or masturbation will not "drain" it or deplete it.

It's partially true. While it would be bad before an event, a week is just too long. As long as you keep a few hours in between ejaculation and the event, you will be fine. (but not doing it that day would be even better)

The rush of endorphines following a climax (whatever the source) can leave one very calm and laid-back feeling - not so good for being on your competitive edge. Prize fighters have historically eschewed relations with their wives/girlfriends the night before a fight for this reason.

Casey Stengel once said" It ain't the sex before a game that hurts you, It's runnin' around in bars all night huntin' for it!"

i wouldnt say so.. possibly beacause u wud be creating more sperm while ure swimming but hell just try it out go for a swim see how many lengths u can do then do it again but dont **** for a week and see how many lengths u do its probably a myth

It can deplete energy....so hold off the day before something competitive.

Makes no difference

i don't know! masturbating is good for you if you asked me and if i was in your shoes, i would masturbate every chance i get.

for me, masturbating gives me more energy and makes me happy after wards. i don't know about you but...yeah

No bro your fine masturbate all you want

ya it does but im not sure about mastrbtng