Ejaculatory frequency and male fertility: a literature review of evidence-based recommendations
Frequent ejaculation-defined as shorter abstinence intervals-is associated with improved sperm function and may enhance fertility outcomes. While individualized approaches are warranted, current evidence supports ejaculation every 1 to 2 days for men attempting conception. Future guidelines should reconsider traditional abstinence recommendations to reflect these findings.
Authors
- Florian A. Stroie
- NR Clay
- Mathew Zleczewski
Institutions
- Illinois College (US)
- Cook County Health and Hospitals System (US)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Translational Andrology and Urology
- Published
- 2026-02-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.21037/tau-2025-aw-847
- Primary Topic
- Sperm and Testicular Function
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00