13 Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Semen

Semen is more than just the milky sticky substance that oozes out of a penis.

What comes to mind when you think of Semen? for some, it is a reward for a job well done (wink, wink). To others, it signifies manhood. For the rest of us, Semen is a white sticky substance that oozes out of a man’s gonad. Now, I’m thinking of sex, and I bet you are too.

Semen wasn’t always this sexualized; it had religious, cultural, and social connotations. Here are ten interesting facts about Semen.

#1. Culture

The Sambia people of the Etoro tribe in Papua New Guinea believed Semen was a sacred magical fluid that promoted masculinity and sexual maturation in boys. They were convinced boys don’t have this sacred fluid and had to get it somewhere to make things more interesting. As a rite of passage, young boys perform fellatio on their male elders, known as maku, to become men.

#2. Religion

Early Christians known as Borborites performed rituals called eating “liquid soul.” During this time, they ingested Semen during the Eucharist, believing it to be the “body” of Christ. The belief was that humans contained a piece of god within themselves; it just happened Semen in man.

The Vajrayana Buddhists in Japan had a similar belief; they consumed their master’s Semen to acquire wisdom. One can’t help but wonder how much one had to swallow to be the wisest.

#3. The Battle of the Semen

In ancient Egypt, things were different virility was synonymous with dominance. Battles were settled through semen wars.

The famous tale of the Egyptian gods Horus and Set comes to mind. Horus was the god of the sky, war, and hunting. Set was the god of the desert, disorder, and violence. These gods fought to be rulers of Egypt.

In a battle of brains and brawn, Seth defiled Horus as he slept by rubbing his penis between his thighs and ejaculating on him. Horus devised a plan to tricked Set into eating his cum by smearing it on his favorite snack …lettuce. When Seth and Horus stood before Thoth — the elder who handled godly disputes — he summoned both bits of sperm, it was clear Horus won because he got Set to “swallow.”

#5. It’s a Favorite in the Animal Kingdom

Some female species happily consume Semen as a nutritional snack or kick off reproduction in the animal kingdom. It is Common in carrion flies, leeches, and marine invertebrates like the squid.

#6. Aristotle Gave it the Go-Ahead!

In 300 BC, the great philosopher Aristotle argued that sperm is the residue of what was ingested and, therefore, a perfect food component. This somehow justified why women should swallow and show gratitude for this nutritional boost.

Thanks to modern science, we now know that despite the nutritional component of Semen, It does practically nothing for women. Men only produce a teaspoon or tablespoon at most. A man would have to produce about half a cup of jizz to get the protein of one egg white.

#7. Semen Has No Distinct Taste.

The taste of Semen varies from man to man though no study has directly linked it to diet; there’s anecdotal evidence that it is. So fellows take it easy on the alcohol and down those pineapples.

Worry not! as I researched this article, I came across the first patented shake mix called Semenex. It claims to zest up the taste of Semen. Interestingly the shake contains concentrated pineapple, banana, strawberry, broccoli, and celery, plus three essential spices and a selection of vitamins and minerals. You drink this concoction, and then 24 hours later, your cum tastes better.

#8. Semen Allergy is a Thing.

As much as most men dream of having their Semen worshiped, some women are allergic to Semen. This condition is called human seminal plasma hypersensitivity. It affects up to 40 000 women in the United States.

Symptoms range from itching, burning, vomiting, and diarrhea to more serve symptoms like hives, dizziness, or difficulty breathing. This all occurs within 20 to 30 minutes after exposure. It can last from a few hours to a week, depending on the sensitivity.

Semen allergy is primarily caused by proteins present in Semen. Studies are now showing that medications and food allergens can also trigger a reaction.

Like any allergy, semen allergies develop any time; however, most women report experiencing initial symptoms in their early thirties.

#9. You Can Tell the Health of Semen by its smell.

Semen has a distinct smell. It smells a bit like bleach or household detergents. This is because the components maintain an alkaline pH level required for sperm to flourish, unlike the vagina, which naturally skewed to a more acidic pH.

#10. There is More Than One Way to Enjoy it.

Ever wondered why people talk of eating cum instead of drinking it despite it being a liquid? Well, it turns out some cuisines are made from Semen. Paul “Fotie” Photenhauer is notorious for this. He is the founder of the website cooking with cum and the author of Natural Harvest: A Collection of Semen-Based recipes.

#11. The Myth of Swallowing “Babies.”

In 1677 a scientist named Antonie van Leeuwenhoek found himself home alone when he decided to engage in some good old-fashioned masturbation. When he was done, he took a peek of his Semen under a microscope because — well — why not? What else was he to do on a rainy day before TV and the internet? He found a bunch of creatures swimming around. He described them as animalcules (tiny animals) due to his belief in preformationism, which thought that each sperm contained a fully formed little human.

In the 19th century, the preformation theory was debunked, and now we know sperm contains 50% of the DNA required to form a fully functioning human. So you’re not swallowing babies; you’re swallowing DNA. Relax! It won’t integrate with your DNA. Your body will instead digest it as it would anything you consume, and it will eventually leave your body.

#12. Does Semen Have Antidepressant Properties?

Ever been depressed or stressed, and a friend suggested that all you need is the D or to get laid. Well, the is some truth to it, but NOT what you think.

Scientists at the State University of New York surveyed 293 college-age females to see if exposure to Semen affected their overall mood. According to the survey, those who were directly exposed to Semen showed fewer symptoms of depression. Some claimed it to be a stress-reliever. This is due to oxytocin present in Semen. But again, a sample size of 293 is small. More research is needed to support these findings.

You know what undoubtedly causes a surge in oxytocin … great SEX, moments before orgasm, oxytocin in the brain spikes giving the euphoria feeling that often accompanies an orgasm.

#13. Semen Could Prevent Preeclampsia

Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that occurs in 1 out 25 pregnancies in the United States and is the leading cause of maternal death and fetal death. It is characterized by high blood pressure and protein in the urine.

During a normal pregnancy, a woman’s body will tolerate the foreign antigens of the fetus. This allows the fetus to grow and flourish within the womb. But when a woman has preeclampsia, her body has little to no tolerance for the antigens presented by the fetus. This results in an Immunological response — raised blood pressure and production of antibodies.

Since transplantation and pregnancy are similar in accepting and rejecting foreign antigens, scientists hypothesized that oral exposure to paternal soluble HLA can lead to transplantation tolerance.

After extensive experiments, the study showed a correlation between oral sex/swallowing semen and a diminished occurrence of preeclampsia.

More and more studies are backing these findings up. Never in a million years did I think Semen could save the life of mother and child. I guess Nature works in mysterious ways.

Conclusion

To answer the age-old question of whether one should spit or swallow. Well, that depends on the individual. Because as much as Semen is body fluid excreted by the gonads of a male animal, eggs are the periods (unfertilized egg) of chicken. Milk is the mammary excretion of a cow. Semen, on the other hand, is given willingly, and you know who the producer is.

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©Dona Mwiria September 2021