While the majority of research has shown that most sexual contact increases the risk of prostate cancer, the latest studies say just the opposite. An experiment among nearly 30,000 men recently showed that frequent sex even protects against this type of cancer. The survey covered a total of 29,342 people between the ages of 46 and 81. Participants were asked about the average monthly number of ejaculations they had had 20, 30 or more years ago. Of these, 1,449 were diagnosed with prostate cancer. The data showed that on average each man had 7 ejaculations per month. In those in whom this number was greater, no significant risk or predisposition to develop prostate cancer was observed. NEWS_MORE_BOX In men with more frequent ejaculations – from 13 to 20 per month – and in those with more than 21 per month, a reduction in the risk of disease by 14 percent and by 33% was observed, respectively. According to one theory, the risk decreases with more frequent ejaculations, as the substances and chemicals that cause cancer are flushed out of the body. Other scientists argue that masturbation provides men with better protection than regular intercourse because sex is potentially dangerous with the possibility of contracting various sexually transmitted infections, which nevertheless increase the risk of prostate cancer. . Scientists surveyed 1,079 sick and 1,259 healthy men about their sexual habits. The data show that the more the representatives of the stronger sex aged 20 to 50 masturbate, the less likely they are to get sick.