There are quite a few couples who enjoy oral sex, in which the woman swallows the semen. That is why many people are curious about the taste of semen, or more accurately, the taste of semen. For most people, the taste of semen is mild. Some people have described the taste as bitter, slightly salty, sweet or sour. However, there are also people who say that semen smells bad or has an unpleasant taste.

At different stages of life, women's sexual needs vary. The age range of 20–35 is considered the peak period for women. However, sexual needs in women aged 40 and older tend to change significantly as they enter the perimenopausal phase.