Posted by Another Jeff on January 28, 1997 at 16:59:23:
In Reply to: SEX influences RECOVERY??? posted by Gotta know it! on January 28, 1997 at 16:42:47:
: Just curious, does having a LOT of sex influence recovery time between workouts?
: cu!
I'm not sure, but I'd like to be in any study to
find the answer to this question. Ha Ha Ha!!!
Actually, my own personal belief is that frequent
sex could be beneficial to natural testosterone
levels because of Inhibin feedback loop. If the
sperm levels are low (as in frequent sex),
testosterone is needed to manufacture some more
sperm and the hypothalamus signals the testes to
release more testosterone for sperm production. If
sperm levels are high (as in no sex for awhile)
then inhibin acts as negative feedback to the
hypothalamus not to release as much gonad
stimulating hormones which results in lower
natural testosterone levels cause you dont need
produce any sperm since your "full" so to speak.
This is my 2 cents worth after studying anatomy
and physiology in preparation for physical therapy
school.
Hope you find the answer-
Another Jeff