Regularly playing golf may enhance sexual activity and improve sexual health in men, according to a study from the Technical University of Munich. The research examined over 8,000 men around age 50, categorizing them into three groups: golfers, other sportsmen, and those who engaged in no sport.
The findings suggest that golfers are not only more likely to have sex than inactive men but also more so than participants in other sports. Of the golfers studied, 96.7 percent reported being sexually active. This compares to 90 percent of other sportsmen and 85 percent of men who did not play sports.
Furthermore, the study indicated that golfers were less likely to suffer from erectile dysfunction. Just over a quarter of golfers reported experiencing this issue, in contrast to a third of other sportsmen and over 40 percent of inactive men.
Beyond sexual activity, the study also explored lifetime sexual partners. Approximately half of the golfers reported having had 11 or more partners. This was significantly higher than the other groups, with only one-third of other sportsmen and three in ten inactive men reporting a similar number of partners.
The frequency of sexual activity also appeared to be higher among golfers. Over 25 percent of golfers reported having sex twice a week, while less than 20 percent of other sportsmen and fewer than two in ten inactive men reported the same frequency.
Researchers theorize that the physical demands of a golf swing, described as a complex, whole-body movement requiring strength and precision, might contribute to better sexual performance. The coordinated muscle activations and smooth, repeatable motion involved in the swing could play a role. This research challenges the stereotype of middle-aged men prioritizing golf over their sex lives, suggesting instead that the sport may boost libido and maintain sexual activity.