Front Physiol July 2016 PMID 27445838

Sexual Activity before Sports Competition: A Systematic Review.

Laura Stefani, Giorgio Galanti, Johnny Padulo, Nicola L Bragazzi, Nicola Maffulli

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Discussions frequently highlight that sexual activity before sports does not impair performance, with comments referencing systematic reviews and scientific studies like those analyzing over 500 papers. The tone varies from casual skepticism, as seen in humorous posts about 'railing by the testing group,' to serious references to randomized controlled studies, demonstrating a blend of curiosity and scientific interest that affirms the moderate impact and high engagement levels.

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Most discussions support the findings of the systematic review, emphasizing that sexual activity doesn't significantly impact athletic performance.

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Posts include detailed summaries, references to scientific research, and humorous anecdotes, reflecting deep engagement with the subject.

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While there is acknowledgment of the research's importance, the influence on mainstream sports practices appears moderate, mainly raising awareness.

Abstract in brief

  • The systematic review investigated whether sexual activity before sports competitions affects athletic performance and found limited scientific evidence, with most studies not confirming a negative impact.
  • The timing of sexual activity is important; engaging in sexual activity less than 2 hours before a competition may negatively influence performance, but overall, it does not seem to harm aerobic or strength abilities if done earlier.
  • Factors like smoking or alcohol, which can impair performance, may have negative effects if combined with sexual activity, but there is a lack of research on the specific effects of masturbation on athletic outcomes.]

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運動と性行為の関係はそれなりに研究されてまして。今の所、影響は否定的です。 もう少し詳しく述べると、2時間前といった直近だと心拍数が上がるといった悪影響がある。10時間くらい前までに終えて、睡眠時間を確保できるならば影響無さそうみたいな感じですね。 https://t.co/yQneRtv1B3 https://t.co/g5R05mwzo5

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#Berlin2020 track cycling world championships start tomorrow! "sexual activity the day before competition does not exert any negative impact on performance, even though high-quality, randomized controlled studies are urgently needed" *urgently*

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Antelm Pujol, MD PhD
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Pregunta muy habitual y contestación siempre science-based. Os dejo el link aquí, as always

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De acuerdo a esta revisión, no hay evidencia de que la actividad sexual previo a un deporte de alto rendimiento afecte el performance del deportista Probable que la act. sexual 2 hrs previas al deporte pudiera afectar No evidencia para la masturbación https://t.co/EHaIcxzcFs https://t.co/I7T1ZkXcwU

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GilGul
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@NachoGMaster @amatriain Pues parece que desde antiguo existía la creencia de que mantener relaciones antes de una competición reducía el rendimiento y se ha mantenido la creencia, aunque en 2016, 500 estudios fueron analizados en "Frontiers in Physiology" y fue desmentido

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RT @Hiroaki_Nanbu: 運動と性行為の関係はそれなりに研究されてまして。今の所、影響は否定的です。 もう少し詳しく述べると、2時間前といった直近だと心拍数が上がるといった悪影響がある。10時間くらい前までに終えて、睡眠時間を確保できるならば影響無さそうみたいな感じ…

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RT @Hiroaki_Nanbu: 運動と性行為の関係はそれなりに研究されてまして。今の所、影響は否定的です。 もう少し詳しく述べると、2時間前といった直近だと心拍数が上がるといった悪影響がある。10時間くらい前までに終えて、睡眠時間を確保できるならば影響無さそうみたいな感じ…

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RT @Hiroaki_Nanbu: 運動と性行為の関係はそれなりに研究されてまして。今の所、影響は否定的です。 もう少し詳しく述べると、2時間前といった直近だと心拍数が上がるといった悪影響がある。10時間くらい前までに終えて、睡眠時間を確保できるならば影響無さそうみたいな感じ…

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RT @Hiroaki_Nanbu: 運動と性行為の関係はそれなりに研究されてまして。今の所、影響は否定的です。 もう少し詳しく述べると、2時間前といった直近だと心拍数が上がるといった悪影響がある。10時間くらい前までに終えて、睡眠時間を確保できるならば影響無さそうみたいな感じ…

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RT @Hiroaki_Nanbu: 運動と性行為の関係はそれなりに研究されてまして。今の所、影響は否定的です。 もう少し詳しく述べると、2時間前といった直近だと心拍数が上がるといった悪影響がある。10時間くらい前までに終えて、睡眠時間を確保できるならば影響無さそうみたいな感じ…

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RT @Hiroaki_Nanbu: 運動と性行為の関係はそれなりに研究されてまして。今の所、影響は否定的です。 もう少し詳しく述べると、2時間前といった直近だと心拍数が上がるといった悪影響がある。10時間くらい前までに終えて、睡眠時間を確保できるならば影響無さそうみたいな感じ…

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RT @Hiroaki_Nanbu: 運動と性行為の関係はそれなりに研究されてまして。今の所、影響は否定的です。 もう少し詳しく述べると、2時間前といった直近だと心拍数が上がるといった悪影響がある。10時間くらい前までに終えて、睡眠時間を確保できるならば影響無さそうみたいな感じ…

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RT @Hiroaki_Nanbu: 運動と性行為の関係はそれなりに研究されてまして。今の所、影響は否定的です。 もう少し詳しく述べると、2時間前といった直近だと心拍数が上がるといった悪影響がある。10時間くらい前までに終えて、睡眠時間を確保できるならば影響無さそうみたいな感じ…

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RT @Hiroaki_Nanbu: 運動と性行為の関係はそれなりに研究されてまして。今の所、影響は否定的です。 もう少し詳しく述べると、2時間前といった直近だと心拍数が上がるといった悪影響がある。10時間くらい前までに終えて、睡眠時間を確保できるならば影響無さそうみたいな感じ…

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RT @Hiroaki_Nanbu: 運動と性行為の関係はそれなりに研究されてまして。今の所、影響は否定的です。 もう少し詳しく述べると、2時間前といった直近だと心拍数が上がるといった悪影響がある。10時間くらい前までに終えて、睡眠時間を確保できるならば影響無さそうみたいな感じ…

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南部 博昭(Hiroaki Nanbu)
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運動と性行為の関係はそれなりに研究されてまして。今の所、影響は否定的です。 もう少し詳しく述べると、2時間前といった直近だと心拍数が上がるといった悪影響がある。10時間くらい前までに終えて、睡眠時間を確保できるならば影響無さそうみたいな感じですね。 https://t.co/yQneRtv1B3 https://t.co/g5R05mwzo5

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Arghyanir Giri
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@GabbbarSingh There is anecdotal evidence it actually positively affects performance if done within a certain time window. https://t.co/vVquZV7OVC

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@ChrisEubankJr @ConorNigel @DAZNBoxing Are you Crazy men?. 8 week of abstain sex. That is an theory of old School. The science Say: https://t.co/v3sLGgsVJx

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Pregunta muy habitual y contestación siempre science-based. Os dejo el link aquí, as always

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@NachoGMaster @amatriain Pues parece que desde antiguo existía la creencia de que mantener relaciones antes de una competición reducía el rendimiento y se ha mantenido la creencia, aunque en 2016, 500 estudios fueron analizados en "Frontiers in Physiology" y fue desmentido

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RT @carlos_arnaud: De acuerdo a esta revisión, no hay evidencia de que la actividad sexual previo a un deporte de alto rendimiento afecte e…

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Dr. Carlos Arnaud
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De acuerdo a esta revisión, no hay evidencia de que la actividad sexual previo a un deporte de alto rendimiento afecte el performance del deportista Probable que la act. sexual 2 hrs previas al deporte pudiera afectar No evidencia para la masturbación https://t.co/EHaIcxzcFs https://t.co/I7T1ZkXcwU

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競技前夜の性行為はネガティブでないか Sexual Activity before Sports Competition: A Systematic Review - PubMed https://t.co/3rU7y9r87V 質の高いRCTが今すぐ必要

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@eron_less they reel in the rest of the band to test if sex the night before sports increases or decreases your athletic ability (only for jin, who volunteered to get railed by the testing variable group and is now extremely wobbly) https://t.co/jnu8E3Gjcr

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#Berlin2020 track cycling world championships start tomorrow! "sexual activity the day before competition does not exert any negative impact on performance, even though high-quality, randomized controlled studies are urgently needed" *urgently*

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@kokid951 According to a systematic review that looked at over 500 published papers examining the links between sex and sport, there is no plausible research that suggests sportspeople shouldn't have sex before game competition. https://t.co/PnidAzzZSd

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