1005 - Sex Myths: Nofap is Dumb

Does “nofap” give you an advantage during athletics competitions? Can you contract a UTI if you don’t relieve yourself after intercourse? Is pregnancy possible during menstruation? Join us as we attempt to navigate the complicated world of sex and health* on this week’s Rumor Flies!

*We are not doctors/licensed medical professionals

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Sources:

• https://www.healthline.com/health/peeing-after-sex#how-soon-afterward

• https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/teens/ask-experts/is-it-true-that-if-you-dont-pee-after-sex-youll-get-a-uti-and-that-a-uti-can-turn-into-chlamydia#:~:text=Because%20UTIs%20are%20often%20caused,have%20no%20problem%20with%20UTIs.

• https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fphys.2016.00246/full

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• https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-just-debunked-the-no-sex-before-sports-myth

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• https://www.runtastic.com/blog/en/does-sex-before-competition-hurt-your-performance/

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