It is not clear that boxing directly causes erectile dysfunction (ED). Boxing does, however, cause physical stress, circulatory stress, head injuries, and psychological stress.
Stress on the Body: Boxing is a very hard form of exercise that can put stress on many parts of the body, such as the muscles and circulatory system. Physical worry that affects general health, including sexual function, can happen if you overtrain or get hurt.
Cardiovascular Health: Boxing puts a lot of stress on the heart and lungs. Long-term or heavy training could lead to problems like high blood pressure and poor blood flow, both of which are risk factors for ED.
Trauma to the Head: Boxing can cause head injuries, such as concussions. There isn't a clear link between concussions and ED, but multiple head injuries may have long-term effects on brain health, which could have an indirect effect on sexual function.
Stress on the Mind: Boxing is a very stressful sport, and the stress and worry that come with competition and performance could affect a person's ability to have sexual relations. It is known that psychological worry and performance nervousness can lead to ED.
Changes in Hormones: High-intensity exercise, like boxing, can change hormone levels, including testosterone levels. It's possible for changes in testosterone levels caused by intense exercise or worry to affect a man's ability to get and keep an erection.
Overall, fighting may be bad for your physical health in some ways, but everyone's experience is very different. There are a lot of things that affect sexual performance, such as general health, environment, and genetics. Not everyone who boxes will develop ED. If someone who does boxing has ED signs or worries about their sexual health, they should talk to a doctor or nurse to get the right diagnosis and instruction. Taking a healthy approach to training, putting rest and healing first, and taking care of any underlying health problems can also help lower the risks to sexual health.
