Masturbation=DHT? - Sexual Health - Men Message Board

Scooterman · 10-06-2003, 07:23 PM

Is it true that masturbation and or sex releases DHT?

Which can cause baldness, acne, etc. Is that true?

Satbast · 10-07-2003, 12:47 PM

If you mean releases DHT as in *causes* the baldness/acne etc.. Thats sounds odd to me.

If anything I think sex and masturbation would inhibit DHT, by reducing stress. I'm a woman, mind you, so I may not be the best judge..But if excessive masturbation/sex caused loss of hair.. I'd think my husband would be bald by now!

Would like to know where you read/heard that info.?

focus · 10-07-2003, 01:22 PM

The short answer is no, masturbation or sex does not cause elevated levels of testosterone or its byproduct, DHT. There may be a temporary spike in testosterone, but its not enough and not long enough in duration to have any effect on baldness or acne.

Testosterone levels fluctuate significantly during the day, independent of sexual activity. For example, your testosterone levels in the morning could be 2-3 times the amount found in your blood in the afternoon.

While baldness is a direct effect of testosterone, this does not necessarily mean guys who are bald have higher testosterone levels than guys who are not bald. There is a hereditary factor in the hair follicle's natural ability to resist the destruction caused by DHT.