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what "really" happens to sperm/semen that never gets ejaculated?

say, for example, if a man decides to abstain from masturbation for whatever reason, how long can it all build up? I've read from some reliable sources that the unused sperm in the testicles gets re-absorbed and "recycled" after a relatively short time, but what about the other fluids that it mixes with and gets ejaculated during an orgasm? I understand that the majority of seminal fluids are developed in the prostate gland, so does the prostate gland also have a way of re-absorbing unused semen as well? or is the ONLY way to get rid of it through a nocturnal emission? the things I've been reading have had me thinking that both the sperm/semen have a way of recycling themselves if they never get outside the body.

having said all that, if a man goes for as much as 6 months without an orgasm, will it be just the same as if he didn't go for like 2 weeks if all the stuff does is just keep recycling itself? can the system only hold about 2 weeks-worth of sperm/semen at a time? or will he blow all 6 months-worth that got stored up over time? I hope I can get some helpful answers. thanks!

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  • Connor
    Lv 7
    1 decade ago
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    It does not reabsorb.

    Sperm will just die and go away and decompose, that might get reabsorbed. But semen doesn't do that.

    Semen actually builds up and then decays in the prostate and can increase the likelyhood of getting prostate cancer.

    The only way to get rid of semen is to ejaculate it somehow.

    If a man goes 6 months without ejaculating the only thing that woud be different is there would be more fluid, and the quality of his sperm wouldn't be so good. The more you ejaculate the better sperm your produce.

    It doesn't increase that number you produce but it betters the production of the sperm.

    It's much healthier for your sperm and you body to ejaculate 21 or more times per month.

    -Connor

    Source(s): My doctor
  • Elena
    Lv 4
    5 years ago

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    Semen is constantly produced, and if old useless semen stays too long the body will find a way to dispose of it. This usually happens through nightly ejaculation or it is mixed with pee. However, the body is actually unable to do this entirely by itself, so it needs help. If for example a man doesn't have any sex, masturbates or manually ejaculates in a decade or several; his testicles will actually grow larger and larger because they're the only place where the excess semen can be contained. Sooner or later, this may result in bursting of the testicles. There actually hasn't ever been a recorded case of this happening (because... a man's willpower can only be so strong), so it's just a theory. However, if you're interested in seeing it for yourself there is a video online showcasing a man that hasn't ejaculated in 37 years. His testicles are huge and on the video he actually masturbates to let a great deal of it out. Watch at own risk. Other effects might be sexual frustration or bad moods, but no actual sickness. There is also a case called "blue balls" which means the testicles will be discolored. This happens when a man is sexually frustrated, often horny and somehow teased closer to climax but not actually getting relief. It is actually a quite painful condition that can only be remedied by ejaculating through masturbation or sex.

  • 5 years ago

    Define Ejaculated

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Yes, sperm after it matures and waits around ready to fertilize (about 70 days total life span) will just die and get reabsorbed by the body. The bulk of semen (95 to 98%--only 2% or so is sperm) is usually secreted upon demand for the most part-- kinda like saliva. You produce it when you need it, don't when you don't. So a guy who fails to ejaculate for several weeks or months doesn't have any benefit from the lack of trying, his semen load won't be a lot different from the guy who is getting sex weekly or more often, or the guy who goes solo every day.

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    7 years ago

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    7 years ago

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  • 1 decade ago

    There are a LOT of myths and miscommunications on this topic everywhere. The male reproductive system constantly generates sperm and at any given time there are millions in multiple stages of development. Mature sperm survive between 7 to14 days, at the end of which they degenerate. Seminal fluid volume is maintained based on frequency of use and over all body fluid/hydration status. Once adequate amounts are made and stored the system is stimulated to rest and the cells do not produce more until needed. Hormonal stimulation drives the male sexual desires for the release at this point and numerous environmental factors play a role in whether or not this happens (physical health, sexual opportunities, mental state, etc.). It has not been shown that a man needs to ejaculate a certain number of times during any given period of time to avoid diseases and maintain prostate health.

    Source(s): ER Doc
  • 1 decade ago

    The cells are constantly being produced and like other cells break down and are recycled by the blood. The liquid part of semen has a limited space for storage so six months worth is not much more than six days worth

  • Anonymous
    6 years ago

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    The amount of sperm will accumulate gradually since you are young. You will get wet dreams if the thing that holds the semon is full. However I have heard of news which is true of a man in his 40s is still virgin because no one wants to get married with him due to he is a poor peasant, the amount of sperm in his system is massive to the point, he frequently had erection without any stimulation. Desperately, he seeks ways to release it, but he died after thrusting a cow or ox in its **** as temperature inside the animal is so hot. That's about it.

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