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[Asia Economy Reporter Jin-kyung Lee] Various "myths" about "virility" that those interested in it may have heard at least once. Surprisingly, many people naturally believe and follow them. However, blindly trusting unscientifically verified myths can lead to health anxiety, so caution is needed. Today, we have prepared a time to look into the myths about virility that are widespread in our society and find out what is true.

■ Is sleeping naked good for virility?

Have you heard the myth that sleeping naked is better for virility than sleeping with clothes on? This is not entirely accurate. It is said that sleeping naked can increase the secretion of male hormones. However, while male hormone secretion may improve, it can cause hygiene problems. The risk of urinary tract infections and other issues may increase. Considering body hygiene and health, it is better to avoid sleeping naked as much as possible.

■ Does a strong urine stream mean strong virility?

This myth is somewhat true, as the saying goes that a strong urine stream can even break a chamber pot. If a man's prostate enlarges, it compresses the urethra, the passage through which urine flows, weakening the urine stream. Due to prostate enlargement, the smooth muscles contract and cannot fully relax, affecting blood flow into the penile vessels, which naturally weakens virility. In conclusion, the healthier the prostate, the stronger the urine stream, and the higher the possibility of stronger virility. If you want stronger virility, taking good care of prostate health should come first.

■ Are thin people more virile?

Between people with large body frames and obesity and those who are thin, who is more virile? At first glance, one might think larger people have stronger virility. However, gaining weight increases the likelihood of endocrine disorders and reduces the pituitary gland's sex-stimulating hormones. Kidney function also declines, increasing the risk of erectile dysfunction and other sexual function disorders. Moreover, thick fat layers dull skin sensitivity, leading to premature ejaculation due to heightened sensitivity only in the genital area. Therefore, slim people are more likely to have stronger virility than overweight individuals.

■ Does morning erection indicate stronger virility?

No, it does not. Healthy men typically experience 3 to 7 erections during sleep cycles. If this cycle coincides with waking up in the morning, one wakes up with an erection. Therefore, whether you wake up with an erection depends on the timing of your sleep cycle and waking time, and it has nothing to do with virility, so there is no need to worry.

■ Does taking hypertension medication weaken virility?

Many people complain of sexual dysfunction after taking hypertension medication. However, these symptoms are mostly temporary. When high blood pressure normalizes, the body perceives the lowered blood pressure as a drop, temporarily causing erectile dysfunction. In the long term, taking hypertension medication is important as it prevents arteriosclerosis caused by high blood pressure, which can weaken sexual function. If temporary sexual dysfunction due to hypertension medication is a concern, it is advisable to consult your doctor about changing the medication.

■ Does refraining from ejaculation mean stronger virility?

The ability to hold ejaculation is not related to virility. In fact, deliberately holding ejaculation can negatively affect sperm health. Proper ejaculation promotes active sperm production. Since virility and ejaculation are unrelated, it is better to ejaculate properly for healthy sperm production rather than forcibly holding it back.

■ Does vasectomy cause a decline in virility?

Many avoid vasectomy fearing a decline in virility. This is a misconception. Medically, vasectomy and virility are unrelated. Vasectomy has a history of over 100 years, and the procedure has evolved to minimize pain and side effects. If serious side effects existed as the myth suggests, it would not have developed and become established as it has. According to specialists, vasectomy is done under local anesthesia, takes about 10 minutes with almost no pain, and normal daily life can resume immediately.

■ Do men with more muscles have stronger virility?

This is true. Building muscle helps produce testosterone, the male hormone. Especially, exercises that build thigh muscles effectively promote testosterone secretion produced in the testes. However, even good exercise can be harmful if excessive. Overdoing muscle training can reduce male hormone secretion, so it is important to exercise at an appropriate intensity and frequency according to your physical condition.

■ Is squid good for virility?

This has not been scientifically proven yet. However, squid, cuttlefish, and eel are rich in amino acids that help relieve fatigue and improve sexual function. Although the effect on virility enhancement is unverified, if you have been feeling tired, consuming squid might help you regain vitality.

■ Do bald men have stronger virility?

There is a common misconception that baldness caused by abundant male hormones means stronger virility, but this is not necessarily true. Baldness is caused not by testosterone itself but by its metabolite DHT (dihydrotestosterone) and genetic traits responsive to this hormone. Baldness can also occur for various reasons beyond male hormones, so it is unrelated to the amount of male hormones and has little connection to sexual function.

■ Does eating oysters improve virility?

You've probably heard that oysters are good for virility. Do oysters really help increase male virility? Oysters are rich in zinc, which aids in male hormone production. Therefore, they are a good food to supplement zinc deficiency. However, it is important to consume any food in moderation. Excessive zinc intake can cause overproduction of prolactin, a satisfaction hormone, which may reduce sexual desire. Thus, rather than consuming oysters excessively for virility enhancement, eating an appropriate amount according to the situation is healthier.

■ Are health tonics like soft-shelled turtle soup, sachel soup, and samgyetang good for virility?

This is an unfounded claim. Overconsumption of high-protein, high-calorie health tonics can cause adult diseases leading to erectile dysfunction, so caution is needed. Although not a tonic, foods that help treat erectile dysfunction and improve blood circulation include chive, ginger, black sesame, and garlic. Consistently consuming appropriate amounts of these with various dishes is beneficial for virility and sexual health recovery.

■ Is garlic better for virility than health tonics?

Garlic contains components that promote the production of enzymes necessary for making nitric oxide, which helps maintain the elasticity of blood vessel walls. Therefore, compared to unverified animal-based health tonics, garlic is more beneficial for improving blood circulation and enhancing male virility. For health, it is good to consistently include even small amounts of garlic in your diet.

■ Is the reason prisons serve soybean rice because soy lowers virility?

Does eating soybean rice frequently reduce virility? This is not true. Soybeans are rich in arginine, a direct precursor of nitric oxide, which helps maintain blood vessel elasticity. They also contain healthy proteins that help restore diminished energy. Therefore, soybeans can positively affect male vitality recovery and erectile dysfunction.

■ Does frequent masturbation reduce virility?

This is completely false. Masturbation does not directly affect male virility, sexual function, or erectile dysfunction. However, excessively frequent masturbation can continuously stimulate sexual arousal, dulling sensitivity to normal sexual stimuli and indirectly affecting sexual function. Therefore, for healthy sexual life and function, it is advisable to avoid excessive masturbation.

■ Is eel tail good for virility?

Among various foods related to virility, the myth that eel tail is especially good is very famous. However, this is unverified. Eels have a tenacious vitality, with tails moving even when the body is cut. Since an eel's tail is a rare part, the illusion arose that eating the tail would make the body stronger, leading to this myth. Nutritionally, there is little difference between the tail and the body, and the body contains more protein and vitamin A than the tail. Therefore, it is better to eat the part you prefer.

■ Are mung bean sprouts bad for virility?

Many believe that the isoflavones abundant in mung bean sprouts act like the female hormone estrogen and harm male virility. This is a mistaken myth. Isoflavones help expel neutral fats from the body. Therefore, continuous consumption by all ages and genders can improve vascular health and positively influence male virility and vitality. Mung bean sprouts are cold-natured food, so they are good for people with excessive body heat to recover energy.

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