January 2009 PMID 19016689

Sexual activity and prostate cancer risk in men diagnosed at a younger age.

Polyxeni Dimitropoulou, Artitaya Lophatananon, Douglas Easton, Richard Pocock, David P Dearnaley, Michelle Guy, Steven Edwards, Lynne O'Brien, Amanda Hall, Rosemary Wilkinson, Rosalind Eeles, Kenneth R Muir

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Several contributions highlight the complexity and controversy surrounding the research, such as mentions of studies from 2008 showing conflicting results about sexual activity and risk. Words like 'cuidado' (careful) and cautious phrases like 'not to jump to conclusions' reflect skepticism and an effort to balance enthusiasm with scientific nuance. The tone varies from curiosity to skepticism, with some users emphasizing the conflicting nature of existing research, which moderates the perceived impact of the publication.

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Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how different types of sexual activity, including intercourse and masturbation, relate to prostate cancer risk in men diagnosed at 60 or younger, using data from 431 cases and 409 controls.
  • Results showed that frequent sexual activity in the 20s increased risk, but was protective in the 50s; masturbation was linked to higher risk in the 20s and 30s, but lower risk in the 50s, while intercourse alone was not significantly associated.
  • These patterns suggest that different biological mechanisms might influence prostate cancer development at various ages, though reverse causation could also explain some protective effects observed in men in their 50s.]

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Salud Sexual de los Hombres
@SaludSexualH · X

4/15 En 2008, un estudio de BJUI descubrió que los hombres jóvenes con alta actividad sexual tenían un mayor riesgo de cáncer de próstata en sus 20 y 30 años. Pero este riesgo podría disminuir con la edad. https://t.co/Tzm3k8Wtt5

Jun 29, 2024 · 28 likes · 187,159 followers View post →
Pharm. Greatman
@OGreat6 · X

For example, a study in 2008, showed that regular sex and masturbation can increase the risk of prostrate cancer for younger men (<50 years) but may be beneficial for older men. See follow up article here https://t.co/VVqcktH4ZZ

Jul 19, 2024 · 16 likes · 3 shares · 124,055 followers View post →
Miguel Puga Barba
@MiguelPuga44 · X

Cuidado con asegurar que mastubarse es bueno para reducir el riesgo de sufrir cáncer de próstata, no se vayan a llevar algún susto. Link: https://t.co/Ezxpe2nVY1 https://t.co/W1hk2Aw5iy

Sep 6, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 6,852 followers View post →
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@slovborg · X

@WorldOverHeavn @ItsMichaelVegas @Pornhub @michelejamesmv https://t.co/gtMB2JPHxO

Nov 1, 2019 · 1 like · 2,855 followers View post →
Awesome Wii U Facts
@WiiUFac · X

@quincybloons Here you go: https://t.co/ZrdRtHdByB

Jan 7, 2022 · 1 like · 2,312 followers View post →
bliska
@pliskan · X

furry falando bosta olha só que novidade. vamos pros FATOS. o estudo que falou esta porra aí tem um monte de falha e contradiz com vários outros estudos. e na real se liga nessa porra aqui na real AUMENTA os riscos lembrete pra parar de consumir pornô. https://t.co/qBE9DMEbvL https://t.co/aEQEpw5hyr

Nov 3, 2021 · 1 like · 232 followers View post →

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Ēli Yiphthaḥ ʾĒl
@TheEliad · X

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msfpatriot
@msfpatriot · X

@johnrobertdrake @dudethatscool_ @TechAnd_Science @ShitpostGate Study- https://t.co/bpKO73Rt3P

Mar 30, 2025 · 1 like · 28 followers View post →
Search the TRUTH
@Spykenzy86 · X

RT @OGreat6: For example, a study in 2008, showed that regular sex and masturbation can increase the risk of prostrate cancer for younger m…

Jul 19, 2024 · 3 shares · 264 followers View post →
Joy to the world
@ChinwenwaThe · X

RT @OGreat6: For example, a study in 2008, showed that regular sex and masturbation can increase the risk of prostrate cancer for younger m…

Jul 19, 2024 · 3 shares · 3,489 followers View post →
oluyomi omosebi
@MosebiOluyomi · X

RT @OGreat6: For example, a study in 2008, showed that regular sex and masturbation can increase the risk of prostrate cancer for younger m…

Jul 19, 2024 · 3 shares · 715 followers View post →
Pharm. Greatman
@OGreat6 · X

For example, a study in 2008, showed that regular sex and masturbation can increase the risk of prostrate cancer for younger men (<50 years) but may be beneficial for older men. See follow up article here https://t.co/VVqcktH4ZZ

Jul 19, 2024 · 16 likes · 3 shares · 124,055 followers View post →
Salud Sexual de los Hombres
@SaludSexualH · X

4/15 En 2008, un estudio de BJUI descubrió que los hombres jóvenes con alta actividad sexual tenían un mayor riesgo de cáncer de próstata en sus 20 y 30 años. Pero este riesgo podría disminuir con la edad. https://t.co/Tzm3k8Wtt5

Jun 29, 2024 · 28 likes · 187,159 followers View post →
Alvaro Muñoz
@AlvaroMH93 · X

RT @MiguelPuga44: Cuidado con asegurar que mastubarse es bueno para reducir el riesgo de sufrir cáncer de próstata, no se vayan a llevar al…

Sep 6, 2023 · 1 share · 105 followers View post →
Miguel Puga Barba
@MiguelPuga44 · X

Cuidado con asegurar que mastubarse es bueno para reducir el riesgo de sufrir cáncer de próstata, no se vayan a llevar algún susto. Link: https://t.co/Ezxpe2nVY1 https://t.co/W1hk2Aw5iy

Sep 6, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 6,852 followers View post →
Shang_ Death
@Shang_Death · X

Atividade sexual e risco de câncer de próstata em homens diagnosticados em uma idade mais jovem. https://t.co/ZaOZ2rGBkh

Jul 6, 2023 · 281 followers View post →
Mohammed the Sufi-Thinker
@10earthquakes · X

@SpencerA404 @koluke2 Sperm contains compounds that prolong lifespan, fight cancer & heart disease https://t.co/wiWGJbAkuo Men who are sexually active in their 20s and 30s are more likely to develop prostate cancer https://t.co/IO9ZRGkaYa Masturbation decreases dopamine https://t.co/3rC2Di2c92

Mar 29, 2023 · 1,309 followers View post →
Mohammed the Sufi-Thinker
@10earthquakes · X

@MaxCobain04 @GtSuperBothBad @koluke2 Masturbation increases a risk of prostate cancer https://t.co/EUjNIASnQp

Mar 29, 2023 · 1,309 followers View post →
Paul
@PaulKyIoon · X

@campbelIbain @willtoledod @iamlucid Yup, here ya go! (I would have added it in before, but character limits and that crap; maybe instead of vaping, we can advocate for all user character limit increase, lol) https://t.co/3VIHwVfziz

Feb 26, 2023 · 9 followers View post →
毛文化宣传组 - Maoist Culture Promoters
@MCP_MZT · X

@a23625793 @ronpaulmaoist @Falconsfan1020 @LiterallyShogun @comrade_rat Dimitropoulou P, Lophatananon A, Easton D, Pocock R, Dearnaley DP, Guy M, Edwards S, O’Brien L, Hall A,Wilkin- son R, Eeles R, Muir KR. Sexual activity and prostate cancer risk in men diagnosed at a younger age. BJU Int 2009;103:178– 85.

Aug 28, 2022 · 793 followers View post →
Bye Masturbation
@byemasturbation · X

Frequent sexual activity in young men increased risk of #prostatecancer. In men age 20 to 30 it was a marker for increased risk #byemasturbation #nomasturbation #sexualhealth #sex #masturbation #life #nonut #handsfree #cancer https://t.co/YDzp2AObTe

Jun 1, 2022 · 1 like · 2 followers View post →
3arbia étude d’impact
@obslybitter · X

@Prymant @Emi_bnzt @Akramitoz Dernière choses je mets mes sources quand même; (je sais qu’elles se contredisent mais ça montre à quel point c’est vague) -https://t.co/n0WwIxwq0R -https://t.co/4jCI60U4HU

Apr 26, 2022 · 85 followers View post →
Cree. Luck.fuel
@CreedonLuis · X

@mrbleem_eth 1. 前列腺癌与性因素:https://t.co/Oceqgzv1XW 2. 批评「手淫能预防前列腺癌」:https://t.co/JAJj3Seexq 3. 射精与前列腺癌无关:https://t.co/JpMq0vuYLG 4. 在年轻人中前列腺癌与性活动的相关性:https://t.co/42IqkpuvOB 文献援引丁香园丁超医生的参考文献 总结:主流偏向撸撸怡情但不必强撸。

Feb 2, 2022 · 123 followers View post →
Awesome Wii U Facts
@WiiUFac · X

@quincybloons Here you go: https://t.co/ZrdRtHdByB

Jan 7, 2022 · 1 like · 2,312 followers View post →
Athanasius Urbanus
@athanasiusurban · X

Study about ejaculation reducing risk of prostate cancer is a correlative study, and comes in conflict with numerous other studies suggesting otherwise. Example here. https://t.co/I54iqPo4Ng

Nov 3, 2021 · 1,235 followers View post →
bliska
@pliskan · X

furry falando bosta olha só que novidade. vamos pros FATOS. o estudo que falou esta porra aí tem um monte de falha e contradiz com vários outros estudos. e na real se liga nessa porra aqui na real AUMENTA os riscos lembrete pra parar de consumir pornô. https://t.co/qBE9DMEbvL https://t.co/aEQEpw5hyr

Nov 3, 2021 · 1 like · 232 followers View post →
Carcano
@yallseetheshoes · X

@8EyedEel @HotSpaghetti69 Sperm contains compounds that prolong lifespan, fight cancer & heart disease https://t.co/ZSp930jixU Men who are sexually active in their 20s and 30s are more likely to develop prostate cancer https://t.co/pbqBnAJ6tr Masturbation decreases dopamine levels https://t.co/K0PzTNJnbw

Sep 4, 2021 · 5 followers View post →
Jamal Williams
@JamalWi99356977 · X

@BobbyKordula @weaverXP @BUpshaw @benshapiro https://t.co/H180h3hQED

Apr 23, 2021 · 52 followers View post →
Alpha titan of elitism LePoke
@Alt_R_LePoke · X

@Soldierburger have papers that support the irrefutable fact that you just said https://t.co/Er0mnz83mn https://t.co/yVQlOEA32X https://t.co/H8uiDl0tzW https://t.co/Kujdvgu2zI https://t.co/0lZYIIDA6i https://t.co/MzxHo9Et1g https://t.co/YcHldsNQtS https://t.co/BvR2FpURro

Nov 9, 2020 · 139 followers View post →
Basse
@BasseHawthorne · X

@qraxen @january28150119 @QUEEEEEEEEEEEEF @LailaMickelwait https://t.co/5RolENt402

Feb 12, 2020 · 16 followers View post →
Primo Autismo
@PrimoAutismo · X

@kyoshourz @TheGingerarchy Men who are sexually active in their 20s and 30s are more likely to develop prostate cancer https://t.co/w4SBIf8Evk

Dec 7, 2019 · 1 followers View post →
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@slovborg · X

@WorldOverHeavn @ItsMichaelVegas @Pornhub @michelejamesmv https://t.co/gtMB2JPHxO

Nov 1, 2019 · 1 like · 2,855 followers View post →
Ralilochana
@Member_pardus · X

Sexual activity and prostate cancer risk in men diagnosed at a younger age https://t.co/Gz8cRpuPM8

Oct 15, 2019 · 4,959 followers View post →
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@sizzlingcold · X

@NneStainless @offwallace 1. link 1: the figure is actually 68% not 80% https://t.co/cKLGiUdoHh 2. link : https://t.co/4LuTCz8lRN 2. https://t.co/7nv6ksAvlm 3. https://t.co/asdAbnMRcg

Aug 23, 2019 · 634 followers View post →
Kynan
@Kynan383 · X

@akane_osu @DaddycoolVipper The thing I dislike about studies that try to show how doing something can decrease the risk of something else while it's not even related to the cause is that you always find studies that show the opposite : https://t.co/vADBJFrQLW

Jun 17, 2019 · 3,364 followers View post →