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My husband & I have a wonderful relationship. Our intimate times tops everything. I'm a little concerned about something that I'm embarrassed to ask my doctor. Both my husband & I are 30 years old, young. About once a week in the weekend, we bond by spending the whole day making love, fall asleep at night, and the next day continues until like noon. What I'm concerned about is his health. I of course have a wonderful loving time, and I know he is too. But within 24-hours, he will ejaculate from 5-7 times. Of course this is not everyday but once a week, but I'm just wondering if this is healthy for him in the long run. Could you kindly advice? Thank you so much.

Answer:
by Annette Owens: (05/15/2004)
What a wonderful way to spend your week-end! Ejaculating numerous times within a 24-hour period will not hurt your husband. Unless of course he somehow suffers physical distress during or following your activities. If you both enjoy what you are doing, there is no reason to stop. I find it very positive that you both are willing to spend so much intimate time together. The old saying “use it or lose it” also seems to apply to sex. Some researchers claim that frequent erections are beneficial, since the penis is perfused with more oxygen-rich blood than in the flaccid state. The only negative thing I can think of with respect to your frequent lovemaking could happen if you at some point wish to become pregnant. Sperm-cells are continuously produced, and by ejaculating 5-7 times within 24-hours the sperm gets diluted, and it may become more difficult to get pregnant. This should not stop you from what you are doing now. But if you ever are having a hard time getting pregnant, make sure that your husband does not ejaculate as often during your fertile period (the time period when you ovulate). I am only mentioning this so that you are aware of this possibility. By all means continue what you are doing, and enjoy each other! Sincerely, Annette Owens, MD PhD

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