tim-tebows-girlfriendTo sex or not to sex before a competition.  It’s a debate affecting all virile male athletes.  Do you fly onto the field with the flurry of post-coital testosterone or store up the masculine essence to unleash a wave unrequited fury on your opponent? The Indian National Cricket Team, ranked #1 in the world, has opted for boning.

India’s coach Gary Kirsten broached the subject in a chapter entitled “Does sex increase performance?” He thinks it does.

With the conviction only one with no medical training could muster, Kirsten argues increased levels of testosterone from sexual activity improve “strength, aggression and competitiveness.”  He also writes that prolonged dry spells for both men and women lead to passivity and decreased aggression.  Athletes should actively seek it.

There’s evidence to support Kirsten’s contention.  Brazilian soccer players are known for excellence on and off the pitch.  When wet blanket Pele was injured in 1962, serial insemenator Garrincha led the team to World Cup glory.  Brazil only lost once in the 50 games he played during the 1950’s and 60’s.

The jorts and crocs crowd would argue the opposite, as Tim Tebow’s pent up semen powers them to a national title.  Let us not forget Tom Brady’s lost year with Tara Reid in 2002.

You can also make the case sex has no effect.  After Sven Goran-Eriksson rescinded his WAGs ban for the 2006 World Cup, England played as limp and indifferently as they had before.