Effects of sex on sporting performance
The effect of sex on sporting performance has long been a source of debate among sport scientists.
The classic theory is that abstaining from sex builds frustration and aggression among athletes, which ultimately leads to improved sporting performance.
Mike Tyson claimed in 2017 that he abstained from sex for FIVE YEARS in order to reach peak performance.
However, others believe that sex reduces stress levels and anxiety among athletes before competition.
Anthony Joshua was once told by former heavyweight champion of the world Larry Holmes to 'get laid a week before each fight'
Former UFC champion and WWE star Ronda Rousey said in 2012 that she tries to have as much sex as possible before her MMA fights
Former UFC bantamweight champion and WWE star Ronda Rousey once said in 2012 that she has 'as much sex as possible' before her MMA fights, with testerone levels in women being different to that of men.
In football, the Mexico national team opted to abstain from sex during the 2014 World Cup in Brazil in a bid to maximise their sporting performance. They were knocked out in the Round of 16 to the hosts.
Inter are one point off Serie A leaders Juventus as the Nerazzurri keep up with last season's champions
Antonio Conte has revealed that he provides his players with detailed instructions as to how to have sex in order to maximise on-field performance, as the Inter boss looks to gain any advantage possible in his bid to end the dominance of Juventus in Serie A.
The Nerazzurri coach has developed a reputation for ensuring no stone is left unturned in match preparations so his side can obtain any advantage necessary in order to triumph in the long run.
And Conte has explained that his desire to win has meant that every facet of life is analysed so his players are able to maximise their on-field performance, including how they have sex.
‘During the season sex must not last long and players should stay under their partners': Antonio Conte dishes out bizarre instructions for Inter players on how to have sex with their partners to be raring to go for games.
'Competition for me is battle,' he told L'Equipe. 'It is "your death, my life". I am very focused on the fact that in the end there should only be one left standing and I do everything to make it my team.
'This is my way of being and it will lead me to interrupt my career very early because I live my work too much. And I often ask if it is right to spend so much time without my family.
'During the season, relationships must not last too long, we must do as little effort as possible. So stay under the partner.' 
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