Does male ejaculation help cure infections?

Male Ejaculation Does Not Help Cure Infections

Male ejaculation does not help cure infections and is not recommended as a treatment for any type of infection. 1 There is no scientific evidence in current medical guidelines supporting ejaculation as a therapeutic intervention for treating infections.

Medical Evidence on Infections and Ejaculation

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines for sexually transmitted diseases and urological infections make no mention of ejaculation as a treatment modality for any type of infection 1. Instead, the guidelines emphasize:

• Proper diagnosis through appropriate testing methods
• Antibiotic therapy based on identified pathogens
• Partner notification and treatment when applicable
• Abstinence from sexual activity during treatment periods

Bacterial Prostatitis and Ejaculation

For bacterial prostatitis specifically, the European Association of Urology guidelines recommend:

• Proper diagnosis through the Meares and Stamey test for chronic bacterial prostatitis 1
• Antibiotic treatment tailored to the specific pathogen identified 2
• For Chlamydia trachomatis: Azithromycin 1.0-1.5g single dose or doxycycline 100mg twice daily for 7 days 2
• For other bacterial pathogens: Fluoroquinolones as first-line treatment with 70-80% eradication rates 2

Potential Misconceptions

There may be confusion between two separate concepts:

1. Treatment of infections: Requires appropriate antibiotics based on the causative organism 1, 2
2. Management of certain non-infectious conditions: Some research suggests regular ejaculation might help with symptoms of chronic non-bacterial prostatitis in specific cases 3

One study found that in patients with premature ejaculation and confirmed chronic bacterial prostatitis, antibiotic treatment (not ejaculation) led to improvement in both the infection and ejaculatory control 4. This demonstrates that treating the underlying infection with appropriate antibiotics is what produces clinical improvement.

Proper Infection Management

For urogenital infections, CDC guidelines recommend:

• Initiating treatment as soon as possible after diagnosis 1
• Using appropriate antibiotics based on the specific pathogen
• For chlamydial infections: Azithromycin 1g orally in a single dose or doxycycline 100mg twice daily for 7 days 1
• Abstaining from sexual intercourse for 7 days after single-dose therapy or until completion of a 7-day regimen 1
• Partner notification and treatment to prevent reinfection 1

Potential Risks of Relying on Ejaculation

Relying on ejaculation instead of proper medical treatment for infections can lead to:

• Delayed appropriate treatment
• Progression of infection
• Development of complications
• Spread of infection to partners
• Potential development of antibiotic resistance if partial treatment is initiated

Conclusion

Medical guidelines clearly establish that proper diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy are the cornerstones of infection treatment 1, 2. There is no evidence supporting ejaculation as a cure for any type of infection, and promoting such an approach could lead to harmful delays in seeking appropriate medical care.