Popular Nigerian media personality, Ifedayo Olarinde, widely known as Daddy Freeze, has sparked widespread debate online after claiming that men need to ejaculate at least 21 times monthly to reduce their risk of developing prostate cancer.

The veteran broadcaster made the statement during a recent livestream session with content creator Caterefe, where he discussed men’s health and lifestyle choices. Eyes Of Lagos reports,

According to Daddy Freeze, while he does not promote masturbation, frequent ejaculation may help lower the likelihood of prostate cancer.

“I won’t encourage masturbation, but if a man doesn’t ejaculate up to 21 times monthly, he could be setting himself up for possible prostate cancer,” he said during the session.

A clip from the livestream later went viral across social media platforms, drawing mixed reactions from users, health enthusiasts, and medical professionals, many of whom questioned the scientific accuracy of the claim.

Reacting to the statement, a social media user identified as Pharm. Greatman argued that the claim lacks medical certainty, noting that there is no fixed number of ejaculations proven to prevent prostate cancer.

“The claim that men must ejaculate 21 times a month to avoid prostate cancer is not true. There is no fixed number that guarantees protection. Some studies suggest that more frequent ejaculation may be linked to a slightly lower risk, but this is only an association, not a rule or treatment,” he wrote.

Another user, Rhine_sto, cautioned against oversimplifying scientific research, warning that translating complex medical findings into numerical instructions could promote misinformation.

“Turning nuanced research into a numeric command is how misinformation spreads. There are studies suggesting a correlation between frequent ejaculation and a lower risk of prostate cancer, but it’s not a medical prescription, and 21 times a month is not a rule doctors give patients,” the user stated.

Offering a different perspective, Hunter_Guide1 referenced a 2016 Harvard University study involving over 32,000 men, which suggested that men who ejaculated more frequently had about a 20 to 31 percent lower risk of developing prostate cancer compared to those who ejaculated four to seven times monthly.

However, the user emphasised that the study only showed a correlation and did not establish ejaculation frequency as a guaranteed prevention method.

He further noted that factors such as genetics, age, family history, lifestyle choices, and overall health play more significant roles in determining prostate cancer risk. He advised men to focus on proven preventive measures, including maintaining a healthy diet, engaging in regular exercise, avoiding smoking, and undergoing routine medical check-ups.