What does sperm taste like? Bitter, salty or sour?

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Many people are curious to know what sperm taste like? Because there are so many couples who have oral sex these days, many even prefer this form of relationship. Either way, men will ejaculate during orgasm, so sometimes during oral sex, men may ejaculate into their partner's mouth.

1. What does sperm smell and taste like?

1.1. What does sperm taste like?

Certain types of fluid combine with sperm to make semen. Each of these liquids has different chemicals added to it, which affect the taste of semen. Semen production begins in the epididymis, where sperm mature. To make semen, sperm travels through the vas deferens and into the vas deferens for storage.
These tubes produce ergothioneine, an antioxidant that normally grows in mushrooms. This can make semen taste a bit like undercooked mushrooms. Besides, it also adds fructose, a type of sugar that helps nourish sperm and can give semen a slightly sweet taste.
When a man ejaculates, the body replenishes fluid from the prostate gland and seminal vesicles. Most of the fluid comes from the seminal vesicles, which have a variety of chemicals added, including: Amino acids, citric acid, phosphorus, potassium. The prostate gland mainly replenishes citric acid, but also adds other substances such as: Zinc, calcium, sodium, potassium and various enzymes. The taste of semen is different for each person. Accordingly, most people describe taste as a combination of flavors:
Bitter or salty because it is alkaline Sweet because there is a certain sugar content in it. Fishy taste because of minerals and vitamins

1.2. What does semen smell like?

Semen is mostly water, dilute with bad smell. Many people do not notice a smell in semen. Some people may describe it as musky, salty, or slightly fishy. When semen combines with highly acidic vaginal fluid, its smell and taste can change. When the vagina has a fishy odor after intercourse, this could be a sign of an infection in the vagina, also known as bacterial vaginosis.

2. What factors affect the taste of semen?

What you put into your body every day, from certain foods to other substances, can change the composition of compounds, which will affect the taste of your semen. It also means that the taste of semen can vary from person to person, so while semen is generally warm and salty, there will be unique differences in taste.

2.1. How does your diet affect the taste of semen?

Everyone knows that diet can affect the smell of sweat, saliva and other body fluids like breast milk. Therefore, it can be assumed that the taste of semen may change under the influence of diet. However, we don't currently have enough research to show a strong link between diet and the taste of semen.
Foods that have been reported to have a musky, bitter taste and smell include:
Garlic Onions Broccoli Cabbage Green leafy vegetables Asparagus Meat Dairy products Foods believed to have Some foods that can help make the taste of semen a little more pleasant include:
Celery Parsley Wheat Grass Cinnamon Nutmeg Pineapple Papaya Orange However, the use of these foods does not mean semen Your translation will be sweeter. These foods are thought to help reduce the natural alkaline level of semen. The pH of semen is 7.2 to 8.2 which means that these foods can contribute to the reduction of bitterness - but not of added sweetness.

2.2. How does alcohol affect taste?

Alcohol can affect your sweat, which in turn can affect your scent and possibly the taste of your semen. Anecdotal evidence suggests that alcohol can produce sour and bitter flavors, but this will largely depend on the type of wine you drink.
For example, spirits are said to have a greater impact on flavor than beer or light liquor. In general, drinking a lot of alcohol can have an adverse effect on your sperm motility, quality, and quantity. But little is known about how alcohol can affect the taste and smell of semen.

2.3. How can tobacco and other substances affect the taste of sperm?

As well as alcohol, tobacco, coffee and other substances such as drugs are thought to contribute to increased sweating and a more unpleasant odor. As such, these substances can also affect your semen. Consuming any of these substances can also alter the taste of semen, making them more bitter, pungent, or sour.
Not only affect the taste, drugs, other substances can also affect the quantity, quality and motility of sperm. In addition, research also shows that smoking can affect fertility.
MORE: Relationship between smoking and fertility

2.4. Could your hygiene affect the taste of your sperm?

Hygiene has a real impact when it comes to the taste of semen. If you don't practice good hygiene, things won't go well no matter what you eat or drink. So you should make sure to clean the area around the penis and testicles properly. Body odor from poor hygiene has the potential to make semen and everything else worse.
To keep the private area clean, you need to:
Use a mild soap for daily genital hygiene. Apply body powder or moisturizer around the area to absorb sweat to help prevent odors. Trim pubic hair or remove all hair if that's your preference.

2.5. Certain health conditions can change the taste of semen.

People with diabetes may secrete more sugar into their semen. This can make semen taste sweeter. Medical conditions that can affect the body's taste receptors include:
Respiratory tract infections Middle ear infections Oral health problems Infections in the mouth or gums Surgery on the mouth, nose or Recent facial or spinal cord injury Certain medical treatments, including radiation therapy for cancer and some antibiotics. Exposure to chemicals such as certain pesticides.

3. Can you change the taste of semen?

The taste of semen varies from person to person, but in general it will be warm, salty, and smell a bit like chlorine. While there aren't any research-supported guidelines, proper hygiene practices, as well as a healthy diet and lifestyle, can make semen taste and smell a little different.
Adding more fruit to your diet certainly won't do any harm. Certain fruits can both help eliminate the natural bitterness of semen, and can also boost your physical health. As such, maintaining a healthy lifestyle and diet, including regular exercise, is also believed to help enhance the smell and taste of your semen, although the effects may be limited. is short.

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References: healthline.com, medicalnewstoday.com