Swallowing semen is relatively safe. However, there may be a danger of an allergic reaction or of passing on a s3xually transmitted infection (STI). It is highly unlikely to lead to pregnancy, as the body digests swallowed semen as it does food.
What is semen?
Semen is a combination of fluids that come from different bodily glands. It includes a variety of components, including sperm. When a male emits from the penis, they produce se.men, which consists of water, protein, and small amounts of sperm.
What does semen taste like?
Only a small portion of semen is sperm. The other components are what impart taste. One of these components is ergothioneine.
Despite plenty of anecdotal evidence, there is no qualified research showing that diet affects the taste of semen. Some people recommend that fruit juice and vegetables boost the taste, while red meat, cheese, and coffee may make it taste worse.
The taste of semen varies from person to person. Some people describe the taste as being:
- salty
- bitter
- sweet
- metallic
- musky
Is it safe to swallow semen?
It is commonly safe to swallow semen. None of the components in semen are harmful. However, there are a few cases where it may not be safe to swallow semen.
Rarely, people can be allergic to semen. This is known as seminal plasma hypersensitivity.
Are there any health benefits?
Topical
This might be a surprise to you, but semen not only benefits the inside of your body but the outside as well. That’s right, with the amounts of zinc, vitamin c, and spermidine in your dude’s jizz, you could hasten your own skincare line (this statement has not been evaluated by the FDA).
Seeking an alternative, all-natural teeth whitening solution? Forget the charcoal; check out your man’s chubby. Although it’s not the white paste you’re used to putting on your toothbrush, semen has packs of zinc in it, which is a natural teeth whitener. Zinc’s seminal job is to aid the sperm’s survival.
Hair
Semen has over 200 different kinds of protein in it which can give your hair the strength and shine that it so desperately needs.
Skin
Spermidine is back, baby! In addition to increasing longevity and aiding in healthy hair, spermidine is an antioxidant and is great for the skin. It’s believed to smooth skin, soothe wrinkles, and even remove acne. In fact, companies sell spermidine-derived facial cream for upwards of $200!
I heard some people are allergic — is this true?
Yes, but it’s greatly rare.
Signals of a semen allergy usually show up 20 to 30 minutes after contact or ingestion and may include:
- pain
- itching
- redness
- swelling
- hives
- difficulty breathing
