Masturbation 'cuts cancer risk'


	Masturbation 'cuts cancer risk'

swampfoxz

4-19-2008 2:43 AM

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She added: "In the same way the human papillomavirus has been linked to cervical cancer, there is a suggestion that bits of prostate cancer may be related to a sexually transmitted infection earlier in life."

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4-20-2008 5:32 AM

alanocu

I'm probably immortal by now

4-20-2008 11:48 AM

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The researchers suggest that ejaculating may prevent carcinogens accumulating in the prostate gland.
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The prostate provides a fluid into semen during ejaculation that activates sperm and prevents them sticking together.
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The fluid has high concentrations of substances including potassium, zinc, fructose and citric acid, which are drawn from the bloodstream.
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But animal studies have shown carcinogens such as 3-methylchloranthrene, found in cigarette smoke, are also concentrated in the prostate.
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