It is a well-known fact that masturbating can increase your prolactin levels. Prolactin can cause all sorts of hormonal problems – in severe cases, it can even lead to lactation, since that is the main function of the hormone.
A Chinese study is the main inspiration behind the NoFap movement) has found out that testosterone levels increase by 45.7% after 7 days of masturbation abstinence.
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