Masturbation is commonly known as the act of satisfying one’s sexual desires by stimulating the genitals. Although the act has pioneered various controversies around the globe, one of the major concerns these days is its potential to cause hair loss or baldness. But, do you really have to worry about hair loss in case you masturbate?

In the real sense, masturbation can’t cause hair loss, but chronic masturbation can indirectly trigger hair loss or baldness in males.

This is why you generally believe that masturbation can cause hair loss!

The male semen consists of various elements that include copper, zinc, iron, protein and many more. Since the semen consists of 10% of protein, which is required for hair nourishment and growth, many are certain that masturbation can cause hair loss.

Cases where masturbation triggers hair loss?

Scientifically, a healthy man can’t witness a receding hairline by having intercourse on a daily basis. In case a man masturbates instead of engaging in real sexual intercourse, this is like a replacement. However, a male will experience hair loss due to this;

• Testosterone levels, DHT & the number of Ejaculation

Studies indicate that the actual link between hair loss and testosterone is quite complicated, but some studies depict that the more a man ejaculates, the more his testosterone levels increase. Increased levels of testosterone will be changed to Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) by an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase. DHT is the real reason behind hair loss in males and women.

• Genetics & Hair loss

Generally, androgenetic alopecia is triggered by genes. Chronic masturbation will obviously increase DHT levels that bind to your hair follicles and make you lose more hair.

• Unhealthy lifestyle

Chronic masturbation can easily cause you to lose hair in case you have a weakened immune system, you smoke, use illicit drugs, or you are an alcoholic.