Popular media personality Daddy Freeze recently set tongues wagging during an appearance on Carter Efe’s show. He confidently referenced a 2016 Harvard study of more than 31,000 men, claiming that ejaculating 21 or more times per month could reduce prostate cancer risk by 20–31% compared to men who ejaculated only 4–7 times monthly.
The study, published in European Urology, did report an observed association between higher ejaculation frequency in adulthood and lower prostate cancer risk, especially for lower-grade tumours. Researchers speculated that regular ejaculation might help clear potentially harmful substances from the prostate gland.
Medical professionals, however, were quick to respond. Experts including Dr. Sina and Dr. Richard Okoye described the claim as exaggerated and potentially misleading. They stressed that the research shows correlation, not causation, and no magic number of ejaculations can be prescribed as reliable prevention.
Doctors continue to highlight evidence-based steps: eating a balanced diet rich in fruits and vegetables, staying physically active, quitting smoking, and beginning regular PSA screening at age 50 (or earlier for men with family history or other risk factors).
The viral clip has sparked lively online debates, with many fans praising Freeze for raising awareness while health advocates urge caution against oversimplifying complex medical findings.
The conversation reminds us how quickly celebrity commentary can amplify scientific studies, yet also how important it is to separate intriguing associations from proven prevention strategies.
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