Frequent masturbation-any benefit?

[sonomamac]

Since I started my TRT 4 months ago I have seen both positive and negative affects on libido and sexual function. I had a T level of 160 when I started on CYP. Initially, I experienced a more responsive erection and increased ejaculate. Then I started reverting back to the ED I was used to. At that point I started investigating natural "treatments" for ED. that resulted on a consult with my doctor who prescribed Cialis (hardly natural), plus I started a supplement regimen that includes L-arginine, horn goat weed and a few other things I know little about. My erections are better now and my anxiety over this is fading. What I am leading up to is...can frequent masturbation (at least daily) help keep the testes thinking they have a job to do and help counteract the affects of the CYP? I have not started an HCG regimen, but plan to do so. I have always heard that jacking off is good for the prostate, but what about my nuts, given that the CYP is telling them they are no longer needed? What others have experienced and any inuput is appreciated.

 

[Gene Devine]

There's a lot of health benefits to having a daily orgasm.

It's very healthy for the Prostate and can ward off certain cancers as well.

Do a Google search on it and see for yourself.

 

[Tom Larabee]

Agree with Gene on the health benefits of having a daily orgasm.

I don't believe there will be any change to what your Testes are going to do in regards to the CYP though which is the original question

 

[Vince Carter]

It's not going to keep your testes alive and functioning, only HcG is going to do that.

 

[Clint Lovelace]

What all are you taking sonomamac (besides the L-arginine)?

 

[John B. Parker]

Based on some recent reading, I decided to try Citrulline. For me, it has been more effective than the Argenine and Horny Goat weed. I feel half hard all of the time and have been having better erections. Still need Viagra or Cialis for full on penetration if I want to go the distance, but for solo play getting my T straightened out with the Citrulline seems to be the ticket.

 

[Nelson Vergel]

About Citrulline (from Jerry Brainum)

" While arginine offers heady health benefits, there are problems with supplementing it. In solution it's strongly alkaline, and it has to be compounded with hydrochloric acid to create a supplemental form. Supposedly that prevents acid-base problems when you take a concentrated dose, but taking more than nine grams a day often leads to nausea, gastrointestinal discomfort and diarrhea. The side effects may be due to 1) the rapid conversion of arginine to NO in the gut coupled with 2) impaired intestinal absorption of other amino acids, such as lysine and histidine.

Looking for more options about now? You could take L-citrulline, another amino acid that is a precursor of arginine. Because arginine is a basic amino acid, it competes with other aminos for uptake into the body. Citrulline is a neutral amino acid, which means that it doesn't compete with other aminos. Nor does it have to be made with hydrochloric acid, which reduces gut problems. In its conversion to arginine, citrulline also uses up ammonia, which is good since excess ammonia is related to fatigue.

So where do you get citrulline? It turns out that watermelon is a superior source.[SUP]1[/SUP] There are 0.7 to 3.6 milligrams of citrulline per gram of watermelon. Eating two pounds of watermelon daily would supply enough to provide 40 percent of the average daily arginine intake of 3.6 grams. In the new study, subjects who drank a lot of watermelon juice (0.52 kilograms with each of three meals) had higher plasma arginine levels than a control group. Fasting plasma arginine increased 12 percent after three weeks of lower-dose watermelon intake and 22 percent after high intake.

Those in the high-intake group also showed an 18 percent rise in plasma ornithine.None of the subjects who drank watermelon juice showed any interference with the uptake of other amino acids, so amino acid balance wasn't upset. Those who drank large amounts of the juice—amounting to six cups daily—produced two grams of citrulline. Studies show that 40 percent of dietary arginine is degraded by the intestinal tissues of adult humans during initial entry into the gut. In contrast, citrulline (which converts into arginine in the kidneys) undergoes little breakdown. The liver absorbs 10 to 15 percent of ingested arginine, which is then broken down by the enzyme arginase. Citrulline bypasses the liver and acts as a nutrient precursor of arginine synthesis in the kidneys. From 5 to 15 percent of arginine produced in the body is made that way. Another source is glutamine, which small-intestine cells also convert into citrulline that bypasses the liver and travels directly to the kidneys—where it's converted into arginine.[SUP]2[/SUP]So those who want to get the considerable nutritional benefits of arginine without the side effects should consider adding some watermelon to their diets. It tastes pretty good, too.


References

[SUP]1 [/SUP]Collins, J.K., et al. (2007). Watermelon consumption increases plasma arginine concentrations in adults. Nutrition. 23:261-66.

[SUP]2 [/SUP]Curis, E., et al. (2005). Almost all about citrulline in mammals. Amino Acids. 29:177-205. "

 

[baughts]

Based on some recent reading, I decided to try Citrulline. For me, it has been more effective than the Argenine and Horny Goat weed. I feel half hard all of the time and have been having better erections. Still need Viagra or Cialis for full on penetration if I want to go the distance, but for solo play getting my T straightened out with the Citrulline seems to be the ticket.

What dose of Citrulline do you take

 

[John B. Parker]

I am using the Source Naturals brand, 1000mg tabs. The bottle says 2 2X daily. I have been aiming for 1 3X per day but not always consistent.

 

[baughts]

I am using the Source Naturals brand, 1000mg tabs. The bottle says 2 2X daily. I have been aiming for 1 3X per day but not always consistent.

Thanks John