Dr. Rasheed Abassi’s viral comments have triggered debate over prostate cancer, sexual health, and what the science actually says.
A recent clip from The Morayo Show has gone viral after Lagos-based physician Dr. Rasheed Abassi, chief medical director at Heritage Men’s Clinic, said unmarried men should aim for about 21 ejaculations a month as part of men’s health education. The online conversation has since spread fast, with many people reacting to the claim and others asking whether it is backed by science.
What the science appears to show is more limited than the headline suggests. Harvard Health reports that in the Health Professionals Follow-Up Study, which tracked 29,342 men, those who reported 21 or more ejaculations per month had a 31% lower risk of prostate cancer than men who reported 4 to 7 per month. The same report notes that the study counted ejaculations from sex, masturbation, and nocturnal emissions, and that the finding was based on an observed association rather than a simple health rule for every man.
That distinction matters. The available evidence supports a possible link between ejaculation frequency and lower prostate-cancer risk, but it does not mean every man must reach a specific monthly number to stay healthy. Current prostate cancer guidance focuses on established risk factors such as age, family history, and Black ancestry, and the American Cancer Society says men at average risk should begin discussing screening at 50, while higher-risk men should start earlier. (American Cancer Society MediaRoom)
People should also know that prostate cancer can be silent in its early stages. The American Cancer Society says some men may notice urinary problems or pain during ejaculation, but many cases have no symptoms at all and are found through PSA testing and follow-up with a doctor. It also notes that maintaining a healthy body weight, not smoking, and staying physically active can help support overall risk reduction.
AS a reader here are what you should take away: the viral statement is a conversation starter, not a medical prescription. The research points to an association between more frequent ejaculation and lower prostate-cancer diagnosis rates, but the real health message remains broader: know your risk, screen at the right time, and speak to a qualified doctor about concerns that affect sexual or prostate health.
