Exploring Sex Activity Impact on Biological Biomarkers and Athletic Parameters in Sexually and Physically Active Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials

[EN] Background: A sexually active lifestyle is generally associated with positive effects on physical condition and health. However, engaging in sexual activity prior to a sports competition could affect athletic performance. This systematic review examines the cur- rent literature on the impact of...

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Autores: Fernández-Lázaro, Diego, Seco Calvo, Jesús Ángel, Izquierdo, José María, Mielgo-Ayuso, Juan, Roche, Enrique, Santamaría, Gema
Tipo de recurso: artículo
Estado:Versión publicada
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad de León
Repositorio:BULERIA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de León
OAI Identifier:oai:buleria.unileon.es:10612/26434
Acceso en línea:https://www.mdpi.com/2673-9488/5/4/45
https://hdl.handle.net/10612/26434
https:// doi.org/10.3390/physiologia5040045
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Palabra clave:Fisiología
abstinence
hormones
perceptual parameters
physiological biomarkers sexual activity
sports performance
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spelling Exploring Sex Activity Impact on Biological Biomarkers and Athletic Parameters in Sexually and Physically Active Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review of Clinical TrialsFernández-Lázaro, DiegoSeco Calvo, Jesús ÁngelIzquierdo, José MaríaMielgo-Ayuso, JuanRoche, EnriqueSantamaría, GemaFisiologíaabstinencehormonesperceptual parametersphysiological biomarkers sexual activitysports performance[EN] Background: A sexually active lifestyle is generally associated with positive effects on physical condition and health. However, engaging in sexual activity prior to a sports competition could affect athletic performance. This systematic review examines the cur- rent literature on the impact of pre-exercise sexual activity on sports performance, with particular attention paid to its effects on physiological, hormonal, cognitive, and percep- tual markers. Method: Based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we systematically reviewed original studies published within the last 25 years. Eligible studies were randomized or non-randomized controlled design and indexed on PubMed, Scopus, Dialnet, and Cochrane. Additional sources were consulted including a network diagram with Connected Papers®. Two methodological quality scales, McMaster University Occupational Therapy Evidence-Based Practice Research Group and Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), were used. The study was registered in PROSPERO (#CRD42023426555). Results: A total of 244 records were identified through the search process, of which 7 studies met the inclusion criteria. The studies involved 117 (115 men) physically and sexually active subjects including 29 elite top athletes. When comparing the sexual activity condition/group (SexG) to abstinence (AbsG), significant (p < 0.05) decreases were observed in average speed and maximum strength. In contrast, non-significant trends towards improvement (p > 0.05) were observed in exercise capacity, reaction time, and muscular endurance. No significant changes (p > 0.05) were found in physiological and hormonal biomarkers and fatigue perception. However, per- ceived exertion was significantly higher (p < 0.05) in SexG compared to AbsG. Conclusions: Current evidence does not conclusively support the influence of pre-exercise sexual activity on sports performance, or physiological and hormonal biomarkers. However, it could contribute to increased perception of exercise intensity.SIMDPIFisioterapiaFacultad de Ciencias de la Salud2025info:eu-repo/semantics/articleinfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersionhttps://www.mdpi.com/2673-9488/5/4/45https://hdl.handle.net/10612/26434https:// doi.org/10.3390/physiologia5040045reponame:BULERIA. Repositorio Institucional de la Universidad de Leóninstname:Universidad de LeónIngléshttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccessoai:buleria.unileon.es:10612/264342026-06-24T12:43:27Z
dc.title.none.fl_str_mv Exploring Sex Activity Impact on Biological Biomarkers and Athletic Parameters in Sexually and Physically Active Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials
title Exploring Sex Activity Impact on Biological Biomarkers and Athletic Parameters in Sexually and Physically Active Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials
spellingShingle Exploring Sex Activity Impact on Biological Biomarkers and Athletic Parameters in Sexually and Physically Active Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials
Fernández-Lázaro, Diego
Fisiología
abstinence
hormones
perceptual parameters
physiological biomarkers sexual activity
sports performance
title_short Exploring Sex Activity Impact on Biological Biomarkers and Athletic Parameters in Sexually and Physically Active Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials
title_full Exploring Sex Activity Impact on Biological Biomarkers and Athletic Parameters in Sexually and Physically Active Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials
title_fullStr Exploring Sex Activity Impact on Biological Biomarkers and Athletic Parameters in Sexually and Physically Active Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials
title_full_unstemmed Exploring Sex Activity Impact on Biological Biomarkers and Athletic Parameters in Sexually and Physically Active Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials
title_sort Exploring Sex Activity Impact on Biological Biomarkers and Athletic Parameters in Sexually and Physically Active Healthy Adults: A Systematic Review of Clinical Trials
dc.creator.none.fl_str_mv Fernández-Lázaro, Diego
Seco Calvo, Jesús Ángel
Izquierdo, José María
Mielgo-Ayuso, Juan
Roche, Enrique
Santamaría, Gema
author Fernández-Lázaro, Diego
author_facet Fernández-Lázaro, Diego
Seco Calvo, Jesús Ángel
Izquierdo, José María
Mielgo-Ayuso, Juan
Roche, Enrique
Santamaría, Gema
author_role author
author2 Seco Calvo, Jesús Ángel
Izquierdo, José María
Mielgo-Ayuso, Juan
Roche, Enrique
Santamaría, Gema
author2_role author
author
author
author
author
dc.contributor.none.fl_str_mv Fisioterapia
Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud
dc.subject.none.fl_str_mv Fisiología
abstinence
hormones
perceptual parameters
physiological biomarkers sexual activity
sports performance
topic Fisiología
abstinence
hormones
perceptual parameters
physiological biomarkers sexual activity
sports performance
description [EN] Background: A sexually active lifestyle is generally associated with positive effects on physical condition and health. However, engaging in sexual activity prior to a sports competition could affect athletic performance. This systematic review examines the cur- rent literature on the impact of pre-exercise sexual activity on sports performance, with particular attention paid to its effects on physiological, hormonal, cognitive, and percep- tual markers. Method: Based on the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines, we systematically reviewed original studies published within the last 25 years. Eligible studies were randomized or non-randomized controlled design and indexed on PubMed, Scopus, Dialnet, and Cochrane. Additional sources were consulted including a network diagram with Connected Papers®. Two methodological quality scales, McMaster University Occupational Therapy Evidence-Based Practice Research Group and Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro), were used. The study was registered in PROSPERO (#CRD42023426555). Results: A total of 244 records were identified through the search process, of which 7 studies met the inclusion criteria. The studies involved 117 (115 men) physically and sexually active subjects including 29 elite top athletes. When comparing the sexual activity condition/group (SexG) to abstinence (AbsG), significant (p < 0.05) decreases were observed in average speed and maximum strength. In contrast, non-significant trends towards improvement (p > 0.05) were observed in exercise capacity, reaction time, and muscular endurance. No significant changes (p > 0.05) were found in physiological and hormonal biomarkers and fatigue perception. However, per- ceived exertion was significantly higher (p < 0.05) in SexG compared to AbsG. Conclusions: Current evidence does not conclusively support the influence of pre-exercise sexual activity on sports performance, or physiological and hormonal biomarkers. However, it could contribute to increased perception of exercise intensity.
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