‘No Sex Before Sports’—Truth or Myth?

If you've clicked on this article, chances are you've already heard of this long-standing superstition and might have even believed it or followed through with it for years. Now, you're actually starting to question if it is grounded in reality or simply an irrational belief. Let us break it down for you.

Where it all started

This belief goes way back to the ancient Greeks and Romans when it was popular among Olympians to avoid sex before their sporting competitions for fear that sex expends testosterone and energy that may weaken their aggression and overall physical prowess.

Today, this belief remains in practice and is carried on by coaches’ trainings so that even famous athletes like the late Muhammad Ali and entire World Cup teams have strictly abstained from the pleasures of sex before the big games as a way to keep their eye on the prize. Talk about dedication!

But what is the truth?

Although this superstition has long since persisted throughout the sporting world, researchers have stepped in to bring a scientific basis into the picture. And the bottom line is: there is no clear evidence to suggest that doing the deed before the big game detracts from athletic performance. If anything, researchers suggest that sex the night before the competition has an even more positive impact, and we argue that it may improve your chances of winning the game.

It’s safe to say that sex provides a relaxing effect that may help relieve competition stress and anxiety right before an important match. However, they made sure to note that there is “a positive effect on performance if sexual activity is undertaken at least 10 hours before a sports competition," adding that "particularly if it is not associated with incorrect lifestyle habits such [as] alcohol and drug abuse and smoking."

Moderation is key

One clear takeaway here is that athletes, too, have needs, and there is no need to hold back because they can definitely indulge in some rough and tumble under the sheets as long as they go to bed early, hydrate, and avoid vices that negatively impact their body.

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