Listen up, gentlemen, this one's for you.

It's evident we're all quite fascinated by the peculiar and intriguing world of sex; whether it's about everything that happens to your body when you use sex toys, all aspects of masturbation, or even how not engaging in it could actually benefit your relationship.

We already understand the numerous ways participating in such activities (either solo or with a partner) can have a positive impact on your health and mental well-being - but did you know that one particular bedroom activity can significantly reduce the risk of a common cancer in men, according to studies.

The exact causes of prostate cancer - the most prevalent cancer among males in the UK, accounting for 28 percent of all new cancer cases in males, as noted by Cancer Research UK - are still not entirely clear.

This is one way to try and ward off prostate cancer (Getty Stock Images)

However, genetics, diet, and lifestyle are significant factors, and since the prostate is part of the reproductive system, researchers have explored whether sexual activity influences prostate cancer risk.

Experts at Medical News Today highlight that, for males or anyone with a penis, prostate health can benefit from frequent ejaculation, whether with a partner or alone.

In fact, a 2018 study indicated that ejaculating two to four times per week was linked with a lower risk of prostate cancer.

Moreover, according to a Harvard study involving 29,342 men (ages 46–81), which tracked health and lifestyle data from 1986 to 2000, men who reported 21 or more ejaculations per month had a 31 percent lower risk of prostate cancer compared to those with 4-7 ejaculations monthly.

That translates to at least five ejaculations a week, by the way.

A Harvard study found that men who had 21 or more ejaculations per month had a 31% lower risk of prostate cancer compared to those with 4-7 ejaculations monthly (Getty Stock Images)

Ejaculation in this context included sex, nocturnal emissions, and masturbation, with the results remaining consistent even after adjusting for other lifestyle factors.

Harvard also notes that another Aussie study, involving 2,338 men under 70, found that those averaging 4.6–7 ejaculations per week were 36 percent less likely to develop prostate cancer before age 70 compared to those ejaculating less than 2.3 times weekly.

The protective effect was most pronounced for ejaculation frequency in early adulthood, but benefits were observed across all ages.

In summary, both studies suggest that frequent ejaculation, especially in young adulthood, may reduce prostate cancer risk later in life.

This indicates that early-life sexual activity could be a potential long-term factor in prostate health, similar to how childhood sunburns influence later melanoma risk.

Further research is necessary to understand the biological mechanisms behind this relationship - but you can't deny the findings are quite intriguing.

If you’ve been affected by any of these issues and want to speak to someone in confidence, contact Macmillan’s Cancer Support Line on 0808 808 00 00, 8am–8pm seven days a week.