Relation Between Masturbation and Hair Loss

Shedding of hair regularly is a part of the natural hair growth cycle consisting of three phases; growth, rest, and fall, respectively. Hair shed and regrow from the follicles. However, many factors can alter this growth cycle and make hair fall excessively and may also lead to baldness. Hair loss can also be associated with permanent damage which cannot be reversed. However, some hair loss conditions can be slowed down if diagnosed on time. 

Many people wonder if masturbation can cause hair loss or other hair-related conditions. The answer to it is “No”. There is no scientifically proven relationship between hair loss and masturbation. All the assertions stating masturbation affects the density and strength of hair are negative. 

No, masturbation does not cause hair fall in women. Hair fall is a common issue caused by various factors, including:

• Hormonal changes during pregnancy, menopause, or stress.
• Nutritional deficiencies like low iron, zinc, biotin, or vitamin D.
• Stress, both physical and emotional, can lead to hair shedding.
• Poor lifestyle habits such as lack of sleep, unhealthy diets, or dirty pillows and bedsheets.
• Hair damage from chemical products, heat styling, or tight hairstyles.

No, masturbation does not cause hair fall in men either. Hair loss in men is often due to:

• Pattern baldness or a family history of hair loss (most common cause).
• Nutritional deficiencies or poor lifestyle habits like bad sleep, unhealthy diets, or unclean bedding.
• Health issues like anemia, autoimmune diseases, scalp infections, or dandruff.

Both men and women experience hair fall for many reasons, but masturbation is not one of them.

Many myths prevailing in society indicate hair fall due to masturbation. Let’s address all the myths that circle masturbation and hair loss. 

• Masturbation Causes Male Pattern Baldness 

Some people claim that masturbation increases the secretion of the androgen hormone present in both males and females, leading to an increase in the level of DHT. DHT or dihydrotestosterone hormone then leads to male-pattern baldness. Masturbation elevates the DHT levels only temporarily and for a very short term which does not lead to any kind of hair loss.

• Masturbation Reduces Levels of Protein in the Body 

As semen contains high levels of proteins, it is assumed that each ejaculation leads to a heavy loss of protein from the body, which could have been used in hair growth. However, this is not the case. The protein requirement is not compromised as the formation of semen is a natural and ever-going process which does not lead to any kind of protein or nutrient deficiency in our body. 

• Masturbation Affects Hormonal Balance

Another myth calls out for hormonal imbalances in the body leading to hair fall due to masturbation. Whatever hormonal changes occur during masturbation are very short lived which do not lead to any kind of hair loss. 

• Causes Hair to Grow on Palm 

Myths prevailing in society stating masturbation causes hair to grow on the palms of the hand is also false. This myth was established to keep teenagers away from masturbating practices as they are considered a sin.