Can sex cause blindness?

Experts in the USA say some people have had a sudden loss of vision after "rigorous sexual activity". read more

The myths that masturbation leads to blindness, or causes you to grow hair on the palms of your hands, or will cause someone to be impotent later in life, or leads to mental illness, have all been debunked many times; but they seem to have a life of their own and crop up again and again. read more

If certain types of sex, including masturbation, increase intraocular pressure, then there is some basis to those persistent old myths that masterbation could lead to blindness -- at least in this limited context. read more

Our information shows that 2 causes of Blindness are related to sexual activity, or a sexual history (from a list of 496 total causes). These diseases and conditions may be more likely causes of Blindness if the patient has a history of sexual activity. read more