Science behind male chastity

[Linus]

Recently I read kelmag's article about the science behind male chastity It's on the following link

http://secretchastityhusband.blogspot.c ... otion.html

I'm sure this subject must have been discussed on this forum. However those who have not read it, will find the information quite interesting. Most observations discussed in this article are 100% applicable to me & my KH wife. I never knew there was such an amazing biochemistry behind what we think & what we are. My belief in chastity lifestyle has strengthened further.

[carolina cyclist]

Just read kelmag's blog! I knew there was something about being chaste that made me feel great and this is a perfect explanation. I can even relate to the refractory period as I am still struggling with it after being allowed 3 orgasms over the weekend. Happily locked up again!

[Caged55]

The Kelmag blog is great, my KH read it, and it strengthened her resolve that I will remain in chastity permanently, it also made her change my orgasm "schedule" from weekly, to monthly. Generally she allows me to orgasm once a week, after reading the science behind chastity, she has moved me to a monthly release... which I will have to get used too, not that I have a choice.... but it all makes sense, but just thinking about it that I will only be permitted to orgasm a month from now, as I had been released on Sunday, is a bit daunting - yet refreshing to have her control and authority over my sexuality reinforced, plus the fact that she is determined for me to remain in chastity permanently, which will also affect any free-time, which I used too enjoy - remaining uncaged for a day, and back into chastity at night - that now appears to be out of the question too, unless I am in her presence..., which means zero privacy, but I'm ok with this, I love her control of my sexuality, and knowing the big "why" chastity"... really drove it home.

Great forum guys

[Tame Lion]

That post was written in 2010. I think it expresses what many of us would like to believe. I'm sorry but I don't buy the so-called science. I think the explanation for the positive changes are just behavioral psychology. Put simply, enforced chastity opens a new channel of sexual communication. It also establishes an explicit power exchange with the keyholder having permission to manage sex for both partners. This is a profound change for most of us. I think the extension of abstinence comes from us being conditioned to remove ejaculation from our sexual expectations. Our sexual hormones don't change. I am sure of that, though there are no reputable studies I can find that measure long term biological changes that occur with abstinence. While I like his post and its attempt to rationalize our kink, I think it simply isn't true.

[Caged55]

There is some science behind the refractory period post orgasm, and the crash of dopamine post ejaculation is recorded, as to celibacy etc... I'm sure it plateau's off. My question would be how does it improve or decrease the testoterone production?
As males we are driven by the big T, an low libido and low T go hand in hand. I'm on T injections every 2 weeks due to a pituitary tumor affecting the brain sending out signals to produce enough T, and Doctors recommened regular orgasms to help stimulate more T production.

Moving my orgasm from weekly to monthly will increase my "horniness factor" and it would be interesting to test whether my natural/free T levels are affected. At this stage I actually feel better in chastity than on T injections - is being chaste with tease and stimulation/denial reducing my need for T? - or are my dopamine levels becoming so high that they replace T in part?
Certainly without T I tend to become down and depressed, however in chastity I have not had a "down" day...

If chastity is indeed contributary to dopamine production, we may have just found a link to delay the early onset of Parkinsons which affects the dopamine system in our brains....

[Tame Lion]

Is there a relationship between testosterone and dopamine? I don't think there is. But you have an interesting thought. Will less frequent orgasms and continued teasing affect both hormones? What would an orgasm every three days do in comparison? The refractory period is generally very pleasant. I know I like mine. If you can get an endocrinologist to work with you, it might be interesting to measure your testosterone levels as you experiment with continual teasing but different waits for orgasm. Maybe you can find the "sweet spot".

[Caged55]

Actually there is a direct relationship between Dopamine and Testoterone:

I quote:

"Dopamine and testosterone have a direct relationship. Dopamine, a neurotransmitter, plays a role in many different functions including cognition, movement, and feelings of pleasure and reward2. The relationship between dopamine and testosterone stems from the interaction both have with prolactin.

Prolactin is a hormone that has many different roles including sexual gratification. The release of prolactin from the pituitary gland is ultimately controlled by pituitary releasing hormone (PRH) produced by the hypothalamus. The increase in prolactin leads to a decrease in testosterone production in the leydig cells of the testes.

The activity of PRH is countered by dopamine, which is also released from the hypothalamus. An up-regulation of dopamine stimulates the release of prolactin inhibitory factor (PIF). PIF inhibits the pituitary from releasing prolactin. Because prolactin inhibits gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) secretion, the inhibition of prolactin caused by dopamine, increases the secretion of GnRH, therefore increasing the secretion of testosterone 3..." end quote

.. and therefore there may be some science behind chastity, as prolactin levels supercede post orgasm dopamine levels an hence inhibts T levels. Therefore stimulating Dopamine levels though extended chastity/denial of a male orgasm, may be a factor of why some of us feel so good NOT having an orgasm, but tease and denial acting like a drug, ie. Dopamine production which inhibits prolactin, and hence T levels remain higher

[kelmag]

Glad my article has stimulated some thought and discussion about male chastity. It has now been almost five years since I wrote the article and my marriage and sex life continue to be off the charts great. I am permitted a full orgasm every 3-5 weeks with lots of tease and occasional ruined orgasms in between. My refractory period after a full orgasm is 2-4 days depending upon a number of factors. One change I have noticed is my wife's increased comfort level with accepting physical pleasure to completion without reciprocating. She has gotten over the guilt and now enjoys Lady's Nights (or Days) frequently, 2-3 times a week with much longer duration and intensity than when we first started. She is a very happy camper plus no refractory period for me which makes us both very happy.

[sherulestherooster]

I really enjoy this sort of topic (neurobiology/evolutionary biology) and appreciate kelmags efforts.

I find much of this to be true in our case. I'm a much better husband when denied. After a full orgasm I feel lazy and unmotivated. When denied I seem to have more energy. The last few times I've climaxed, my wife openly regrets it.

On the other hand, my wife typically falls fast asleep after her climax and wakes up happy and refreshed. Totally different reactions.

She seems more comfortable with the lack of reciprocation as we've progressed. Not sure what my refractory period is. During last summer vacation, we had sex then a few hours later tried to go again (which is very rare!) and I could not get hard. Getting old sucks =S

[Caged55]

Sine my KH read the article/blog, she is now very aware of my refractory period which used to be 2-3 days. She also conviniently mentions that she no longer accepts this period of "unpleasantries" before I am back to my normal self (in chastity and attentive).

She is thinking of elevating her level of dominance and "forcing" me to be submissive to shorten this period, her alternative being extending my orgasm periods to beyond 6 weeks, more like every 3 months so she won't have to deal with MY refractory period.
I must say that I have become very conscious of this period and work hard at showering her with affection and attention because the thought of every 3 months (and even a year has been mentioned - i.e. one orgasm on Valentine's day) is intimidating....