Originally Posted by
andrewv
Here is the opinion of ChatGPT:
Ideal abstinence for maximum volume
General population (healthy men):
abstinence Effect on volume
0–1 days Lowest volume
2–3 days Rapid increase
3–5 days Peak or near-peak volume
6–7+ days Plateau or slight decline
Beyond ~5 days, volume does not increase meaningfully and may stagnate or degrade in quality.
Does age matter? Yes—significantly.
Younger men (20s–40s)
Faster seminal vesicle refill
Peak volume is often at 2–4 days
Frequent ejaculation has less impact on volume recovery
Middle age (50s–60s)
Slower refill
Peak more often at 3–5 days
Slight reduction in total volume vs younger baseline
Older men (70+)
Lower baseline seminal vesicle output
Prostate changes (BPH, inflammation) affect emission
Peak volume often requires 4–6 days
Plateau is flatter; gains beyond day 5 are minimal