03-31-2025, 03:27 AM
it challenges one of those long-standing beliefs that most guys just assume to be true without question. Personally, I haven’t noticed any major differences in my performance whether I masturbate before working out or not. But I do notice that if I’m well-rested and have eaten properly, I have more energy regardless of sexual activity.
One thing I’ve read is that ejaculation releases prolactin, which is linked to relaxation and even sleepiness. That might explain why some people feel tired after masturbating. But if you’re someone who feels more relaxed and focused afterward rather than drained, then it probably doesn’t negatively affect your physical performance. Maybe the people who experience fatigue are more prone to mental exhaustion rather than actual physical tiredness.
There’s also the mental side of it. If you believe masturbation will make you weaker, then you might subconsciously feel less energetic. The brain is powerful like that. But if you go into it with the mindset that it won’t make a difference, maybe your body will just adapt. It’s like how some athletes perform well even after breaking conventional "rules" about diet, sleep, or training.
At the end of the day, it’s all about personal experience. Some guys may feel drained, while others feel completely fine. The only way to know for sure is to test it for yourself, just like you did.
One thing I’ve read is that ejaculation releases prolactin, which is linked to relaxation and even sleepiness. That might explain why some people feel tired after masturbating. But if you’re someone who feels more relaxed and focused afterward rather than drained, then it probably doesn’t negatively affect your physical performance. Maybe the people who experience fatigue are more prone to mental exhaustion rather than actual physical tiredness.
There’s also the mental side of it. If you believe masturbation will make you weaker, then you might subconsciously feel less energetic. The brain is powerful like that. But if you go into it with the mindset that it won’t make a difference, maybe your body will just adapt. It’s like how some athletes perform well even after breaking conventional "rules" about diet, sleep, or training.
At the end of the day, it’s all about personal experience. Some guys may feel drained, while others feel completely fine. The only way to know for sure is to test it for yourself, just like you did.