How to make sperm smell more pleasant?

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There are quite a few couples who prefer oral sex, in doing so the woman can swallow sperm. That's why many people are curious about the taste of sperm or rather, the taste of semen. For most people, the taste of semen is mild. Some have described the taste as bitter, slightly salty, sweet, or sour. However, there are also people who say that sperm is bad or has an unpleasant taste.

1. What does semen taste and smell like?

Contrary to popular belief, semen is not only made up of sperm, up to 80% of which is water. Semen also contains about 200 types of proteins and amino acids, has fructose and glucose, zinc, calcium, vitamin C and several other nutrients. In fact, sperm themselves make up less than one percent of your semen.
Some fluids combine with sperm to make semen. Each liquid has different chemicals added, each of which affect the taste of semen. This process begins in the epididymis, where sperm mature. To make semen, sperm travels through the vas deferens and into the vas deferens for storage. The tubules produce ergothioneine, an antioxidant commonly found in mushrooms. This causes semen to taste a bit like uncooked mushrooms. It also adds fructose, a sugar that helps nourish sperm and can give semen a mildly sweet taste.
When a man ejaculates, his 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 to them, including:
Amino Acids Citric Acids Phosphorus Potassium The prostate gland mainly adds citric acid, but also adds other substances to the semen. , which includes:
Zinc Calcium Sodium Potassium Different enzymes The taste of semen is different for every man. Most people describe the taste as a combination of:
Bitter or salty because it is alkaline Sweet because it contains sugar Sour because of minerals and vitamins Semen is mostly water, thin with a bad smell . Many people do not notice a smell at all. Once there, they may describe the smell as musky, salty, or slightly acidic. When semen combines with very acidic vaginal fluid, the 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. Find out
There are many men and women who are curious, not knowing what semen tastes like. But one thing is for sure, it's impossible to know what your semen really tastes like without tasting it.

2. Does diet affect the taste of semen?

Although many people insist that certain foods change the taste of semen, there are no studies to confirm this connection.
Some people believe that fruits, such as citrus fruits and pineapples, can improve the taste of semen. Foods that produce strong odors, such as broccoli and cauliflower, can make semen taste stronger. Likewise, foods that tend to change the character or smell of other bodily fluids can also alter the taste of semen.
Sperm is inherently alkaline, which means semen will have a natural bitter taste. Also, the amount of liquid you consume can play a role in how it tastes. Higher fluid intake also increases the amount of semen a man produces. The more water you drink, the greater the volume of semen and the improved taste.

3. Health and taste of semen

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.
Some people have unhealthy lifestyles, like drinking too much alcohol, which can change the structure and taste of sperm. Many studies have found that smoking can change the composition and quality of semen, which can also change taste and smell significantly.
Health problems of the person who is tasting semen can also affect the perception of the taste of semen. 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 Oral, nose or facial surgery Recent Head or spinal cord injury Some treatments include radiation therapy for cancer and some antibiotics Exposure to chemicals such as certain pesticides.

4. What makes semen taste bad?

The following things can make semen taste bad:
Smoking: makes your semen taste like tobacco Milk: good for your gut, but it makes your semen smell tastes terrible. Drugs and alcohol. Meat: makes your semen salty High-sulfur foods (eg broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower): make semen taste worse. Caffeine: a little caffeine will be fine, but too much will lead to a bitter taste. Asparagus affects urination and the taste of semen Fast food: includes chemicals that make your semen bitter
Therefore, in order to have an odorless semen, pay attention to stay away from these chemicals. foods mentioned above.

5. What makes your semen taste better?

Ways to make sperm sweeter: wheatgrass, cinnamon, lemon, mint and parsley all sweeten your semen. Naturally sugary fruits like pineapple, kiwi, blueberries and plums also improve the taste of your semen
Celery is high in vitamin C which will help remove the salty taste of semen. Cranberries actually help balance the pH levels in semen, making it taste better. Also remember, your semen is made up mostly of water, so if you don't drink enough water (8-10 glasses a day) your semen won't taste good.
A general rule of thumb is that healthy foods will make your semen taste better. Also, remember that scent and taste are closely related.

6. How long does it take to notice a difference in semen?

If you want to try to improve the taste of semen through your diet, be aware that the effects are not immediate. Changes in the taste of semen from ingesting certain foods and liquids take days to weeks to manifest. Prostate secretions make up a large portion of the semen produced a few days before ejaculation, so drinking a pint of pineapple juice today won't sweeten semen tonight.

7. Is it safe to swallow semen?

The components in semen are harmless. So swallowing semen is basically safe. Very rarely, a person may be allergic to the proteins in semen and have an allergic reaction. Doctors call this plasma hypersensitivity.
Because semen is a bodily fluid, it can carry sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as HIV. That's why it's important to get tested for STIs regularly, if one of you has had unprotected sex. The risk of STIs is higher if the person who swallows semen has an open sore in the mouth or on the lips. To reduce the risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases, when having oral sex, everyone should use a condom.

8. Can you get pregnant while swallowing semen?

Swallowing semen or having oral sex pregnant is a myth. Because the body digests semen like any other food. Some people worry that semen will get into the stomach and somehow reach the uterus or vagina, causing a pregnancy. However this is not true.
Oral sex is a common sexual act that many people enjoy. In one study using data from a large survey, 85.4% of men and 83.2% of women said they had performed oral sex. There is no right or wrong way to feel about semen. Some people enjoy swallowing or tasting their partner's semen, while others feel uncomfortable doing so. Talking openly with your partner and gently encouraging each other can help both of you feel less anxious about all of your body fluids, including semen.
People who are concerned about the taste or taste of semen may want to try performing oral sex without allowing their partner to ejaculate, and then self-stimulating their partner to orgasm. This can be both enjoyable but can help new partners or those who are uncomfortable with semen feel more confident.
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References: menshealth.com.au - menshealth.com - medicalnewstoday.com