Popular media personality Ifedayo Olarinde, widely known as Daddy Freeze, has stirred debate online after claiming that men must ejaculate at least 21 times a month to reduce the risk of prostate cancer.

The veteran broadcaster made the remark during a recent livestream conversation with social media personality Caterefe, suggesting that insufficient ejaculation could increase the likelihood of developing the disease.

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“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,” Daddy Freeze said.

The comment quickly went viral, drawing mixed reactions from medical professionals and social media users, many of whom described the statement as misleading and lacking proper medical backing.

Responding, pharmacist Greatman said there is no medically prescribed number of ejaculations that guarantees protection against prostate cancer.

“There is no fixed number that prevents prostate cancer. Some studies suggest frequent ejaculation may be associated with a slightly lower risk, but this is not a rule, treatment, or medical recommendation,” he explained.

Another commentator, Rhine_sto, warned against oversimplifying scientific findings.

“Turning nuanced research into a numeric command is how misinformation spreads. Studies show correlation, not prescription. Doctors do not tell patients to ejaculate 21 times a month,” the user noted.

However, others pointed out that the claim may have loosely referenced existing research. A widely cited 2016 Harvard University study involving more than 32,000 men found that those who ejaculated 21 or more times per month had a 20–31 percent lower risk of prostate cancer compared to those who ejaculated four to seven times monthly.

Medical experts caution that the findings show association, not causation, stressing that prostate cancer risk is influenced far more by age, genetics, family history, diet, lifestyle habits, and regular medical screening.

They advise men to prioritise routine health checks and professional medical guidance rather than relying on unverified numerical targets.