A Professor of Urology and Head of Urology at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Professor Ovundah Jack-Omodo, has dismissed claims that frequent sexual intercourse or ejaculating at least 21 times a month can prevent prostate cancer, describing the assertion as a myth with no scientific basis.
Speaking in an interview with Today FM’s Odinakachi Celestine, Professor Jack-Omodo said while ejaculation may help relieve tension in the prostate, there is no medical evidence that it prevents prostate cancer. He advised men to adopt healthier lifestyles, including eating antioxidant-rich foods such as seafood, carrots, tomatoes, and drinking green tea, as these can help reduce the risk of the disease when combined with other healthy habits.
Responding to a question on the effects of abstinence, the urology expert explained that both men and women release hormones after sexual activity that can improve mood and emotional wellbeing. However, he stressed that the absence of sexual intercourse is not a disease or a direct medical condition. He urged the public to seek information from qualified health professionals and avoid relying on myths or misinformation about prostate cancer prevention.
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