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No sex for the win? This was the advice given to this year\u2019s NBA<\/a> champions.<\/p>\n

New York Knicks<\/a> owner James Dolan addressed the now-champs as they headed into the playoffs in April 2026, acknowledging their high potential to eventually win the championship.<\/p>\n

“I don\u2019t know if you understand what it would mean for you to win a championship this year \u2026 It would be life-changing,” he said. “It will stick with you the rest of your lives, and if you don\u2019t win, you\u2019ll be thinking about it the rest of your lives.”<\/p>\n

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As Dolan\u2019s inspirational speech to the team went on, he explained how the next 10 weeks would require each player to make sacrifices \u2013 watching their diets, getting proper sleep and perhaps even abstaining from sex<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“You need sacrifice and you need to eliminate all the distractions around you,” he said.<\/p>\n

“I had this idea that maybe you should give up sex<\/a> for the next 10 weeks,” the owner said. “You don’t have to give up sex for the next 10 weeks \u2013 but, like the Spartans \u2026 They denied themselves, so that they can have an edge. Get the edge.”<\/p>\n

This received a few snickers from the team, and Dolan responded, “Don\u2019t tell [your wives and girlfriends] you\u2019re not going to have sex and don\u2019t tell them it was my idea. But let them know what this is going to be like \u2026 and how they\u2019re going to have to sacrifice, too.”<\/p>\n

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Dr. Anna Elton, licensed marriage and family therapist and clinical sexologist in Massachusetts, confirmed that this belief has been around for centuries, dating back to the ancients Spartans and early Olympic competitors<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Avoiding sex can preserve energy, increase aggression and sharpen focus, according to Elton.<\/p>\n

But modern research has found little evidence that consensual sexual activity<\/a> negatively impacts strength, endurance, reaction time or athletic performance when it occurs at least 10 hours before competition, the doctor countered.<\/p>\n

However, “activity very close to competition may affect recovery measures,” she added. What may be more important, according to Elton, is the psychological value<\/a> of abstinence.<\/p>\n

“Choosing to abstain can reinforce discipline and total commitment to a larger goal,” she said. “In those cases, the advantage may come more from mindset and focus than from any physical effect.”<\/p>\n

“Whether the sacrifice is alcohol, social activities, favorite foods<\/a> or sex, the message is often the same: \u2018We are all in.'”<\/p>\n

This discussion has historically focused on men, which Elton said is often based on “misconceptions about testosterone and energy depletion.”<\/p>\n

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“Research has not demonstrated that normal sexual activity causes a meaningful decline in athletic performance, and concerns about testosterone depletion have not been consistently supported by the evidence,” she said.<\/p>\n

“For women, sexual activity may have additional benefits related to stress reduction, emotional regulation<\/a> and relationship satisfaction.”<\/p>\n

In a separate interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Anthony Puopolo, a men’s health expert and lead medical provider for RexMD, echoed Elton’s assessment that research largely does not support abstinence as a performance enhancer.<\/p>\n

This is despite a small amount of evidence that suggests engaging in sexual activity within two hours of competition could pose a risk to cardiovascular recovery<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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“Unfortunately, nearly all studies (99%) have been conducted in males aged 20 to 40, so there is virtually no data on female athletes, older athletes or diverse populations,” said the Puerto Rico-based expert.\u00a0“We know what to tell the Knicks, but we are not sure what to recommend for the New York Liberty.”<\/p>\n

Elton said abstinence may still offer psychological benefits for some competitors. “For some athletes, it can become part of a pre-competition ritual that enhances confidence,” she told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, some benefits of sexual activity can include stress reduction, improved sleep<\/a>, mood enhancement, emotional connection with a partner and relief from performance-related tension.<\/p>\n

“Strong, supportive relationships are associated with better psychological resilience, which can be valuable during high-pressure competitions,” Elton said.<\/p>\n

“Ultimately, there is no universal rule,” she went on. “What helps one athlete perform at their best may not help another.”<\/p>\n

Elton stressed that sleep, recovery, nutrition<\/a>, stress management and support from loved ones are universal performance boosters.<\/p>\n

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“Athletes devote tremendous attention to training their bodies, while overlooking the importance of their personal relationships,” she cautioned. “A supportive partner can be one of the greatest assets during a demanding season.”<\/p>\n

“If competition requires temporary sacrifices, make those decisions together and keep communication open.”<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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