Popular Nigerian media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, widely known as Daddy Freeze, has ignited widespread debate on social media after asserting that men need to ejaculate at least 21 times a month to reduce their risk of developing prostate cancer.
The veteran broadcaster made the claim during a recent livestream conversation with content creator Caterefe, where discussions centered on men’s health and lifestyle choices. Eyes Of Lagos reports that the remark quickly drew attention after a clip from the session went viral across various platforms.
According to Daddy Freeze, although he does not advocate masturbation, frequent ejaculation could potentially lower a man’s risk of prostate cancer.
“I won’t encourage masturbation, but if a man doesn’t ejaculate up to 21 times monthly, he could be setting himself up for possible prostate cancer,” he said during the livestream.
The statement immediately triggered mixed reactions from social media users, health enthusiasts, and medical professionals, many of whom questioned the scientific accuracy and medical basis of the claim.
Reacting to the viral clip, a social media user identified as Pharm. Greatman challenged the assertion, stressing that there is no medically approved number of ejaculations guaranteed to prevent prostate cancer.
“The claim that men must ejaculate 21 times a month to avoid prostate cancer is not true. There is no fixed number that guarantees protection. Some studies suggest that more frequent ejaculation may be linked to a slightly lower risk, but this is only an association, not a rule or treatment,” he wrote.
Another user, Rhine_sto, also cautioned against oversimplifying scientific research, warning that reducing complex medical findings to numerical instructions could fuel misinformation.
“Turning nuanced research into a numeric command is how misinformation spreads. There are studies suggesting a correlation between frequent ejaculation and a lower risk of prostate cancer, but it’s not a medical prescription, and 21 times a month is not a rule doctors give patients,” the user stated.
Offering a broader perspective, another commenter, Hunter_Guide1, referenced a 2016 Harvard University study involving over 32,000 men. The study suggested that men who ejaculated more frequently had about a 20 to 31 percent lower risk of developing prostate cancer compared to those who ejaculated four to seven times monthly.
However, he emphasized that the research established correlation rather than causation and did not present ejaculation frequency as a guaranteed preventive measure.
He further noted that prostate cancer risk is influenced by several factors, including age, genetics, family history, lifestyle habits, and overall health. He advised men to prioritize evidence-based preventive measures such as maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, avoiding smoking, and undergoing routine medical check-ups.
