Ejaculating always reduces prostate cancer risk — Daddy Freeze

Popular Nigerian media personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, widely known as Daddy Freeze, has stirred debate after claiming that men need to ejaculate at least 21 times monthly to lower their risk of prostate cancer.

The veteran broadcaster made the statement during a recent livestream session with content creator Caterefe.

According to him, although he does not encourage masturbation, frequent ejaculation could help reduce the likelihood of developing prostate cancer.

“I won’t encourage masturbation, but if a man doesn’t ejaculate up to 21 times monthly, he could be setting himself up for possible prostate cancer,” he stated during the session.

His comment quickly sparked reactions online after a clip from the livestream circulated widely across social media platforms, with many users and health enthusiasts challenging the accuracy of the claim.

Reacting to the statement, a social media user identified as Pharm. Greatman argued that the claim lacks scientific certainty. He explained that there is no fixed number of times men must ejaculate to prevent prostate cancer.

“The claim that men must ejaculate 21 times a month to avoid prostate cancer is not true. There is no fixed number that guarantees protection. Some studies suggest that more frequent ejaculation may be linked to a slightly lower risk, but this is only an association, not a rule or treatment,” he wrote.

Another user, Rhine_sto, also warned against misinterpreting scientific research, stating that converting complex medical findings into numerical instructions could promote misinformation.

“Turning nuanced research into a numeric command is how misinformation spreads. There are studies suggesting a correlation between frequent ejaculation and a lower risk of prostate cancer, but it’s not a medical prescription and 21 times a month is not a rule doctors give patients,” the user said.

However, a different perspective was offered by Hunter_Guide1, who referenced findings from a 2016 Harvard study involving over 32,000 men. According to the user, the research suggested that men who ejaculated more frequently showed about a 20 to 31 percent lower risk of developing prostate cancer compared to those who ejaculated four to seven times monthly.

Despite this, the user stressed that the findings only indicate a correlation and not a guaranteed prevention method.

He noted that factors such as genetics, age, lifestyle, and family history play more significant roles in determining prostate cancer risk.

He also advised that proper prevention includes maintaining a healthy diet, regular exercise, avoiding smoking, and undergoing routine medical check-ups.