youngbaldie
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Could somebody with a scientific background fill me on the effects of ejaculation on the brain, mood, sleep, etc.? And what neurotransmitters are affected?
I am curious to know specifically the effects, if any, on GABA receptors. Perhaps, when ejaculation, or frequent ejaculation occurs, there is some possible effect here.
The reason I suspect a link, whether positive or negative, is because 5 alpha reductase results in converting progesterone to allopregnanolone which has an effect on GABA. It is speculated that finasteride for instance could possibly worsen existing sleep or anxiety disorders by blocking this conversion, thus inhibiting allopregnanolone.
The reason I bring up this example is because it clearly shows that yes, certain drugs that effect sex hormones and liver enzymes may also effect mood. This is well known.
So why is it so hard to believe that ejaculation itself may have some effect on GABA receptors? Afterall, when you ejaculate, you immediately feel euphoria for a short period, followed by fatigue. And there is a tolerance that builds up as well, if you ejaculate frequently, you experience less euphoria. If you ejaculate rarely, the euphoria from orgasim is more profound. And yet, when resisting ejaculation for prolonged periods, anxiety results, but this could possibly be due to long term addiction to sex?
I am curious to know specifically the effects, if any, on GABA receptors. Perhaps, when ejaculation, or frequent ejaculation occurs, there is some possible effect here.
The reason I suspect a link, whether positive or negative, is because 5 alpha reductase results in converting progesterone to allopregnanolone which has an effect on GABA. It is speculated that finasteride for instance could possibly worsen existing sleep or anxiety disorders by blocking this conversion, thus inhibiting allopregnanolone.
The reason I bring up this example is because it clearly shows that yes, certain drugs that effect sex hormones and liver enzymes may also effect mood. This is well known.
So why is it so hard to believe that ejaculation itself may have some effect on GABA receptors? Afterall, when you ejaculate, you immediately feel euphoria for a short period, followed by fatigue. And there is a tolerance that builds up as well, if you ejaculate frequently, you experience less euphoria. If you ejaculate rarely, the euphoria from orgasim is more profound. And yet, when resisting ejaculation for prolonged periods, anxiety results, but this could possibly be due to long term addiction to sex?