Is it good to swallow Sperm (semen)? Everything you need to know 

Last updated on February 24th, 2023 at 10:30 pm

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You may be surprised and even feel irritated when you see a woman eating her partner’s sperm but it is a safe thing to practice as long as your man doesn’t have HPV, STD, or any drugs /tobacco contamination and you are not allergic to it.

Semen may contain a list of beneficial nutrients including sperm, water, and a very small quantity of protein. Males produce sperm following ejaculation from the penis. Although swallowing semen is a relatively safe and common practice, there are some risks to be aware of.

Oral sex is a common form of sexual activity. Some people may enjoy swallowing semen as part of oral sex. Others may not feel comfortable doing so. People may also feel uncomfortable about letting a partner taste or swallow their semen.

Being Open, honest communication between sexual partners is essential. It can help people feel comfortable with one another and boost sexual satisfaction. It may also reduce feelings of self-consciousness.

However, swallowing semen is not a necessary part of oral sex, and a person should not feel pressure to do it if they do not wish to.

Let’s find out if there are any proven health benefits of eating sperm as many people claimed and the risk involved.

Feel free to skip ahead:

What’s semen?

Is it safe?

How much Protein is in semen?

Does it have other nutrients?

How many calories

How does sperm taste?

How does sperm smell?

Does sperm boost mood?

Stress relief

Other health benefits

Melatonin , STIs 

Allergic reaction

Conclusion

What’s semen?

Semen is a “viscous, creamy, slightly yellowish or greyish” substance made up of spermatozoa — commonly known as sperm — and a fluid called seminal plasma.

In other words, semen contains two separate components: the sperm and the fluid.

Sperm which is about 1 to 5 percent of the semen — are the tadpole-like reproductive cells that contain half of the genetic information to create human offspring.

The seminal plasma fluid, which is about 80 percent water, makes up the rest.

Is it safe to eat sperm during intercourse?

Is healthy to eat sperm?

For the most part, Yes, the components that makeup semen are safe to ingest.

Swallowing sperm during intercourse is very safe and healthy just like eating her vagina honey juice or drinking her golden shower will be as long as you and your partner are confirmed to be healthy and free from any infection or diseases through a trusted lab test.

If you both chose to go down on each other, carefully maintain your hygiene and what you eat or drink as it may pose certain contamination, and strictly stick to each other to avoid outside diseases and infection.

Swallowed semen is digested in the same way as food.

However, in very rare circumstances, some people might discover that they’re allergic to semen. This is also known as human seminal plasma hypersensitivity (HSP).

Though rare, this sensitivity is something to be aware of in case you find yourself experiencing an allergic reaction.

How much Protein is in semen?

Despite its reputation for being a rich source of protein, you would likely have to consume gallons of semen to see any dietary health benefits.

Although the amount of ejaculation varies from person to person — depending on a variety of factors, such as age and health — protein is only a small part of semen. It’s about one-twentieth of the entire fluid.

Does semen have other nutrients?

Along with the sperm, protein, and water mentioned above, semen also contains a variety of other components, including:

• sugar, both fructose, and glucose
• sodium
• citrate
• zinc
• chloride
• calcium
• lactic acid
• magnesium
• potassium
• urea

How many calories are in semen?

Yes, but not as many as you might think. Contrary to popular belief, sperm isn’t highly caloric.

Each teaspoon of ejaculate — the average amount of ejaculate produced at one time — is around 5 to 7 calories, which is about the same as a stick of gum.

How does sperm taste?

There’s no single description of what semen tastes like because it can vary from person to person.

To some, it can taste bitter and salty, while for others, it can taste sugary sweet.

Although there isn’t a direct link proving that a person’s diet directly affects the taste of their sperm, there’s some anecdotal evidence.

There are a few foods that could make semen taste more palatable, or less acidic, such as:

• celery
• parsley
• wheatgrass
• cinnamon
• nutmeg
• pineapple
• papaya
• oranges
• tiger nuts
• banana

On the other hand, many believe that a more intolerant bitterness could be attributed to other foods, as well as drug-like substances, such as:

• garlic
• onions
• broccoli
• cabbage
• leafy greens
• asparagus
• meat and dairy products
• alcohol
• cigarettes and tobacco/tobacco-containing products.
• coffee

How does sperm smell?

Similar to taste, the smell of semen can vary quite a lot depending on circumstances like diet, health, and hygiene.

In many situations, semen can smell like bleach or other household cleaners. This has to do with its makeup of ingredients, in order to provide a pH level where the sperm can thrive.

Unlike the vagina, which naturally skews more acidic (4.5) semen tends to be neutral or slightly alkaline.

It stays around 7.26 to 8.40 on the pH scale — which ranges from 0, highly acidic, to 14, highly alkaline.

On the other hand, if semen smells musky or fishy, this could be due to outside contamination.

Like taste, a more putrid smell could be attributed to diet, in the same way, that asparagus affects the scent of urine. Sweat and dried pee can also make it smell bitter.

Does sperm boost mood?

Potentially! There’s some research that shows there could be natural antidepressant properties in semen.

These may include:

• endorphins
• estrone
• prolactin
• oxytocin
• thyrotropin-releasing hormone
• serotonin

A 2002 study conducted by the State University of New York at Albany surveyed 293 college-age females to see if exposure to semen, without the use of outside condoms worn on the penis, affected their overall mood.

According to the survey, those who were directly exposed to semen showed significantly better moods and fewer symptoms of depression.

However, this study should be taken with a grain of salt.

Stress relief

Can eating sperm relieve stress?

In the same vein as the studies that show evidence for the natural antidepressant properties of semen, some believe it could also have stress-relieving properties.

This claim is due to the mood-boosting properties of oxytocin and progesterone hormones, both of which are found in semen.

It’s also thought that vitamin C and other antioxidants found in semen may help reduce sperm impairment by fighting oxidative stress within the semen.

Other health benefits

Are there any other health benefits of eating sperm?

Maybe. Similar to how some studies have shown mood-lifting and anxiety-reducing benefits, semen exposure could help with pregnancy health.

A 2003 case-controlled study found that females who were exposed to sperm for longer periods, both before and during pregnancy, were less likely to develop preeclampsia, a rare pregnancy complication.

However, this is only one study, and more research is needed to support these findings.

Melatonin

Why do some people get tired after intercourse?

Semen contains melatonin, the natural hormone your body releases to regulate sleep cycles.

This may explain why some people feel tired after swallowing semen or being exposed to it during intercourse.

There hasn’t been any research on this, so there’s no way to know for sure.

STIs (sexually transmitted diseases)

Can swallowing sperm put you at risk for an STI?

Just like any other form of unprotected sex, swallowing semen can put you at risk for any STI.

Without a barrier birth control method, bacterial infections, like gonorrhea and chlamydia, can affect the throat. Skin-to-skin viral infections, like herpes, can result from contact.

Before you and your partner engage in any unprotected sex, including oral stimulation, make sure to have a conversation about when you were last tested or if you think you should get tested.

To be on the safer side both couples should decide to maintain their hygiene and strictly stick to each other to avoid outside contamination

Allergic reaction

I heard some people are allergic to sperm — is this true?

Yes, but it’s extremely rare.

Although there isn’t a lot of hard data, semen allergies may affect up to 40,000 females in the United States for an instant.

That’s a small percentage of the nearly 160,000,000 females living in the U.S.

Symptoms of a semen allergy usually show up 20 to 30 minutes after contact or ingestion and may include:

• pain
• itching
• redness
• swelling
• hives
• difficulty breathing

Seek immediate medical attention if you have trouble breathing or experience other signs of a severe allergic reaction.

Symptoms of allergy will likely vary from one person to the next, as will the duration of symptoms. See a doctor or other healthcare provider if your symptoms persist or worsen.

So is it better to spit or swallow sperm?

Whether you choose to spit or swallow is entirely up to you and your personal preferences.

Before making a decision, make sure that you have an open conversation with your partner about their STI status. This will help you evaluate the overall level of risk.

In the end, you should only do what you’re comfortable with.

Conclusion

Semen may contain a list of beneficial nutrients including sperm, water, and a very small quantity of protein. other nutrients like zinc, vitamin C and antidepressant properties, and melatonin  (which may be the more reason people get tired after intercourse. 

Some persons may be allergic to sperm but is a rare occasion based on research. Sperm digest just like food when ingested. 

Swallowing sperm during intercourse is very safe and healthy just like eating her honey juice or drinking her golden shower will be as long as you and your partner are confirmed to be healthy and free from any infection or diseases through a trusted lab test.

If you both chose to go down on each other, carefully maintain your hygiene and what you eat or drink as it may pose certain contamination, and strictly stick to each other to avoid outside diseases and infection.

In addition, you both should be open to each other at all times. Anything outside isn’t safe because just like every unprotected sex will expose you to all sorts of infections and diseases from your partner so will swallowing sperm do.

 Finally swallowing sperm isn’t really a part of intercourse rather it’s a spice. You should do what you’re comfortable with, no one should pressure you to do so.

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