Popular media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, also known as Daddy Freeze, has stirred controversy after claiming that men must ejaculate at least 21 times a month to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.
The veteran radio host made the statement during a recent livestream with Caterefe, saying:
“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.”
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The comment quickly went viral, triggering widespread debate on social media, with many users and professionals disputing the claim.
Reacting to the statement, a pharmacist identified as Pharm. Greatman wrote:
“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.”
Another user, Rhine_sto, warned against oversimplifying medical research:
“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.”
However, Hunter_Guide1 offered a more nuanced perspective, referencing research:
“Daddy Freeze said men should ejaculate 21+ times a month to lower prostate cancer risk, and he’s not totally wrong.
A 2016 Harvard study involving over 32,000 men found that those who ejaculated more frequently had a 20–31 per cent lower risk than those who did so only 4–7 times a month.
“But it’s a correlation, not a guarantee. Age, genetics, family history and lifestyle matter more. Real prevention includes healthy eating, exercise, not smoking, and regular medical check-ups.”
The debate highlights ongoing concerns about how health information shared by public figures can be misunderstood when complex scientific findings are simplified into rigid claims.
