Northwest Indiana Woman Accused of Violent Physical Altercation

New research suggests regularly masturbating could help men reduce their risk of prostate cancer. A recent study found that men who ejaculate at least 21 times per month may lower their chances of prostate cancer by up to a third.

The study, published in European Urology, followed 31,925 men over 18 months and linked frequent masturbation with decreased prostate cancer risk, similar to the benefits of exercise and healthy eating. Researchers believe regularly clearing out toxins from the body through ejaculation offers protective effects.

This adds to a growing consensus around the health benefits of masturbation for men. Despite viral movements like No Nut November that promote abstinence, urologists argue there is no evidence that refraining from masturbation improves physical or mental wellbeing.

Dr. Rena Malik previously told Insider that research shows masturbation reduces stress and prostate cancer risk. She cited a 2016 study finding men under 50 who ejaculated over 21 times monthly had lower prostate cancer diagnoses.

While some claim masturbation hurts athletic performance, Malik dismissed this as unfounded. Instead, the newest research makes it clear that enjoying masturbation frequently could be an important part of self-care for men, with tangible impacts on health.

So while periodic abstinence challenges may seem fun, the science shows masturbating regularly well into one’s 40s could truly save lives by decreasing prostate cancer risk. For optimal health, striving for 21+ monthly masturbation sessions appears the way to go.

A man in Florida was arrested for allegedly sexually abusing a dog in front of several families before damaging a nativity display at a church and attempting to steal a car. Chad Albert Mason, 36, was charged with one count of sexual activity involving an animal, two counts of exposing sexual organs, and two counts of lewd or lascivious exhibition. Police were alerted about the sexual activity involving animals after receiving multiple 911 calls on Sunday. Mason allegedly inserted his penis into the dog’s anus and performed a sex act in front of numerous adults, including a child. He fled after being confronted by an adult. Police later found him and took him into custody. Mason is also accused of destroying the nativity scene at Northwood Presbyterian Church, causing $400 worth of damage. He was released on bond and is scheduled to appear in court next week.

A 20-year-old woman from Northwest Indiana was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly violently pulling a man’s penis. Police were called to the 700 block of Dearborn Road in Portage Township just before 7:15 p.m. on a battery report. The caller, a 26-year-old man from Valparaiso, reported that he was in a verbal argument with Zephanie Pennywell in the kitchen when she chased him, grabbed his shirt, and then grabbed his penis in a violent manner, refusing to let go and starting to pull. A roommate provided video footage of the incident, which showed Pennywell charging the man and grabbing his groin area for a brief period. Later, she was apprehended at a bar on the 300 block of U.S. Route 6. Pennywell claimed that she warned the man to stop provoking her and that the next person who annoyed her would be “d***ed.” She admitted to grabbing the man’s penis in an effort to harm him after failing to punch him in the crotch. Pennywell has been charged with battery.