The pros and cons of swallowing semen

August 22, 2024

Do you know for the most part the substances that make up semen are generally safe to swallow?

During oral sex, some women swallow semen. Are there any benefits or disadvantages?

You should know, semen that has been swallowed is digested similarly to food.

What is in semen?

Contrary to common belief, semen doesn't contain a lot of calories and would not make you fat.

A stick of gum has about the same amount of calories as one teaspoon of semen, which is the typical amount produced at ejaculation.

Semen contains water, protein, sugar, lactic acid, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and urea.

Pros

It improves your mood

To determine whether exposure to semen without the use of external condoms worn on the penis had any effect on the participants' moods, the State University of New York at Albany polled 293 college students in 2002.

The study found that those who were exposed to semen directly displayed much-improved moods and fewer signs of depression.

It eases stress

Studies have shown evidence for its natural antidepressant properties.

This assertion is supported by the fact that semen contains the chemicals oxytocin and progesterone, both of which can elevate mood.

It helps you sleep

Melatonin, a hormone your body naturally produces to control sleep cycles, is present in semen. This explains why some individuals feel tired after swallowing semen during sexual activity.

Cons

Some people are allergic to semen

In extremely uncommon situations, some people could find out they are allergic to semen.

STI risks

Swallowing semen can put you at risk for an STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) like gonorrhoea, chlamydia and herpes just like any other form of unprotected intercourse.

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