Athletes have long perpetuated the theory that sex before competition zaps energy. In fact, some studies suggest that pre-sports sex may actually aid athletes by raising their testosterone levels, for example. It is unclear, however, what psychological effects sex may have on an athlete’s performance. “After three months without sex, which is not so uncommon for some athletes, testosterone dramatically drops to levels close to children’s levels,” he said. “For other athletes a bit of extra aggression could be the difference” between winning and losing, Jannini said.

Source: The Nation May 10, 2021 15:56 UTC