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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
Ria Pathak

Why Are Men 'Saving' Their Sperm? The Strange Semen Retention Trend Explained

Men are sharing semen-retention streaks online as part of wider self-improvement challenges. (Credit: Unsplash/Vitaly Gariev)

A growing online trend is encouraging men to stop ejaculating for days, weeks or even months, with followers claiming that semen retention can improve testosterone, energy, concentration, confidence and physical performance.

The practice, also known as 'retaining' or 'semen saving', has found an audience across TikTok, Reddit, YouTube and Instagram, where users share abstinence streaks and personal accounts of feeling more focused or disciplined.

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