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The article is professionally consulted by a Urologist.According to the World Health Organization, most men's penises will produce between 39 million and 929 million sperm per ejaculation. But how much do you really understand about sperm? Below, we will reveal common myths about sperm that you probably believe to be true until now.
1. You can't get pregnant if you ejaculate prematurely or "pre-ejaculate"
Premature ejaculation is a condition in which semen-like fluid (a lubricant produced by the prostate gland) exits the penis before ejaculation. Many people do not know if a little bit of sperm is pregnant? According to Healthline, premature ejaculation is likely to still contain enough viable sperm to make you pregnant.If you do not want an unwanted pregnancy, condoms will be the ideal method to help you effectively prevent pregnancy.
If you don't ejaculate, you can't conceive: The possibility of conception is still possible, although the man has not ejaculated (ejaculates out during orgasm) the initial fluid spills out during the climax erection and when the man is stimulated already contains sperm cells.
External ejaculation will not get pregnant: Women can still get pregnant normally because during intercourse, sperm can "leak" before ejaculation.
2. Sperm can live for days on items like bed sheets, towels and underwear
In fact, sperm usually cannot live on clothing, skin, and other surfaces for longer than a few minutes. When semen dries out or is exposed to extreme temperatures outside, the chances of fertilization are significantly reduced. So how long can sperm live in the uterus?
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3. Sperm quality remains the same over time
It is true that men can have children as long as they can produce sperm. However, that doesn't mean the quality of that sperm won't change over the years. In fact, sperm quality tends to decrease with age. There is also some evidence that the risk of miscarriage may increase with a father's age.
4. The amount of semen a person produces is the most important factor affecting fertility
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5. Semen has a high nutritional content when you swallow them
Many people think that drinking semen will add high nutritional content to the body. But the truth is that semen is not a good substitute for your daily multivitamin. Although a healthy diet has been shown to improve the quality of semen, it does not mean that taking it will help you absorb more nutrients. Semen doesn't affect your nutrition much.6. The foods you eat don't affect your semen
Maintaining a healthy diet is good for your overall health, in addition, eating a balanced diet can also help keep your sperm in good working order. The Mayo Clinic notes that a healthy diet can be one of the most important factors in ensuring your sperm is viable.
7. Tights and underwear do not affect sperm much
This is a myth that many people still believe in. Tight clothing actually has a significant effect on fertility. Sperm cells require a precise temperature balance to maintain viability. Tight clothing or underwear constricts the testicles and increases their internal temperature, reducing the quality and quantity of sperm inside.
8. All sperm work basically the same way
Not all sperm are created equal. A person's sperm is like a separate individual. Besides carrying unique genetic traits, sperm can actually function differently in each person.
Staying fit and disease-free can ensure your sperm is working properly is the way to increase your chances of successful conception and healthy offspring.
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Reference source: thisisinsider.com
