Does Having Sex Increase Testosterone?

Yes, sex increases Testosterone by 40% to 150% (PubMed, 2011; Research Gate, 2013).

Testosterone levels stay elevated for up to 48 hours after sex (PubMed, 1992).

A 1992 study found Testosterone decreased on days men did not have sex (PubMed, 1992).

This suggests that sex provides a temporary Testosterone boost. Regular sex is needed for a long lasting Testosterone increase.

Scientific Evidence Sex Increases Testosterone

A 2011 study looked at the different effects that having sex and watching sex had on Testosterone in men.

The study found:

• Sex increased Testosterone by 40% to 109%
• Sex raised Testosterone by an average of 72%
• Largest Testosterone increase of 109% in man who had sex with 3 women

Meanwhile, the study found:

• The 10 men watching sex had a 11% increase in Testosterone. This explains why watching porn raises Testosterone short term.
• One man watched his girlfriend have sex with other men. His testosterone decreased by 24%.

How Does Sex Increase Testosterone?

Sex boosts Testosterone in 3 ways:

Copulin Pheromones Increase Testosterone By 150%

During intercourse, men are exposed to female pheromones in the vagina called copulins. Copulins increase Testosterone by up to 150% in 30 minutes (Research Gate, 2013).

Oxytocin And Dopamine Increase Testosterone

During sex, there is a large amount of skin to skin contact. Touch increases oxytocin (the love and attachment hormone).

Sex also raises dopamine (the reward neurochemical). (Endocrine, 2012)

In men, oxytocin and dopamine raise Testosterone levels. They play a crucial role in achieving rock hard erections, orgasm and ejaculation.

In women, dopamine increases uterine motility. This helps sperm reach and fertilize the female egg inside the uterus.

There is a strong correlation between oxytocin and the intensity of orgasm in both men and women.

Increasing oxytocin leads to stronger orgasms.

You can increase oxytocin by increasing touch and skin to skin contact during sex.

Replenish Lost Nutrients

Semen contains dozens of vitamins and minerals, such as zinc, magnesium and Vitamin D3. (Wiley, 2013)

When you ejaculate, you deplete your body of these essential nutrients. Frequent ejaculation can lead to vitamin deficiencies. This is why masturbation lowers Testosterone levels.

But a woman’s vaginal fluids contain vitamins, protein and electrolytes (Science Direct, 2016). These fluids contain magnesium, calcium, potassium, vitamin K and other nutrients. (PubMed, 1990)

During sex, you absorb nutrients from the woman’s vaginal fluids.

This replenishes some of the nutrients you lost via ejaculation.

This applies only if you are not wearing a condom.

Why Does Masturbation Lower Testosterone
If Sex Increases It?

During sex, you are exposed to:

• Copulin pheromones – which raise Testosterone by up to 150%
• Oxytocin and Dopamine – boosting Testosterone
• You absorb nutrients from the woman’s vaginal fluids. This replenishes nutrients you lose from ejaculation.

During masturbation:

• You are not exposed to copulin pheromones. You miss out on the 150% testosterone increase.
• Touching yourself raises oxytocin and dopamine – increasing Testosterone briefly before ejaculation.
• You do not absorb nutrients from the woman’s vaginal fluids. You don’t replenish nutrients lost via ejaculation. This leads to vitamin deficiencies, which decreases Testosterone production.

Many studies show abstaining from masturbation leads to higher Testosterone levels.

A 2003 study found 1 week of semen retention increased Testosterone by 147.5% of base line.

Quit watching porn, stop masturbating, start having real relationships with real women.

Read Next: How To Quit Porn Addiction & Masturbation

Author Notes

I am stating scientific facts. What you do with this information is up to you.

I am not promoting polygamy, or having many romantic partners at the same time.

You should have a meaningful relationship with a woman you love. A woman who will support you on your goals which you can build a family with.

A strong family unit leads to a strong country. A country with citizens that have strong morals and ethics. Citizens who are not easily manipulated.

A weak family unit leads to a weak country. Full of citizens who are corrupt, lack morals and are easily manipulated.