7 amazing health benefits of semen

Some people say that semen is almost like a fountain of youth, claiming that it offers all sorts of benefits to anyone who comes into contact with it. These ideas are generally said by men to involve women in sexual activities. But science has already shown evidence of some benefits of sperm, meaning some ideas are well founded.

Discover the health benefits of semen

Is semen good for health?

Apparently, there are several benefits of semen for those who come into contact with the fluid through the skin, swallow it, or if the partner ejaculates inside the woman through penetration. We list some supposed benefits, check them out:

1. Improves mood

Studies have shown that semen is full of mood-enhancing compounds. Substances such as endorphins, estrone, prolactin, oxytocin and serotonin can improve a woman's mood if her partner ejaculates on her without using a condom. A study published in 2002 showed that women who never used condoms with their partners experienced fewer depressive symptoms than women who used condoms.

In fact, semen contains over 50 different compounds. The composition has vitamins, proteins, hormones and endorphins, which is why some people even compare semen to a multivitamin!

2. It's good for the skin

Sperm contains a compound called spermine, which appears to help prevent skin wrinkles through antioxidant action. In this context it can also be useful in cases of acne. Of course, a standard dermatologist-prescribed treatment can work much better, and not everyone likes a face full of semen (although pornography suggests otherwise).

3. Helps you sleep better

Another component of semen is melatonin, which you may best know as a compound your body naturally creates during your sleep cycle. Melatonin has become popular in recent years as a sleeping pill, and you can buy it at the drugstore if you want to help your sleep routine. However, not everyone responds to melatonin, and there is no evidence that semen is the best way to absorb it into the bloodstream.

4. It's good for morning sickness

For pregnant women who experience a lot of morning sickness, sperm may be the solution. A study by psychologist Gordon Gallup suggests that morning sickness can be minimized for pregnant women who have oral sex and swallow semen. Gallup argues that the more exposure to semen a woman has, the better she will feel.

But remembering that, the pregnant woman can simply take medication prescribed by her doctor to solve the problem.

5. Reduces high blood pressure during pregnancy

Another survey of pregnant women who ingested sperm found that their risk of developing preeclampsia was reduced, as ingesting semen during pregnancy can boost the immune system and stabilize blood pressure.

6. Reduces pain

If this is true, then the old excuse some people use for not having sex ("I have a headache") can be resolved by having sex. Of course, sex itself, in addition to love and affection, releases oxytocin, a hormone that stimulates the feeling of togetherness and can help the body deal with a headache or other type of pain. So in this case you can use the condom normally and the benefits will be the same.

7. Make the woman pregnant

For couples looking to get pregnant, semen is obviously essential to this process (assuming both reproductive systems are healthy). Therefore, you will need to get rid of condoms, perhaps for the first time in your life.

In addition, sperm contain proteins that can actually stimulate ovulation in women, which is part of the normal menstrual cycle and is necessary for conception.

Benefits of frequent ejaculation for men

While the benefits of semen for a man's partner are, at best, a little questionable, there is one benefit of semen that no one can dispute: ejaculation is beneficial for the man. Those who ejaculate frequently (21 or more times a month) may have a 33% lower lifetime risk of developing prostate cancer.

Prostate cancer most often occurs in middle-aged or older men, but it can also strike younger adults. Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer to affect men.

When the prostate enlarges, it prevents urine from leaving the body. It can also cause pain in your lower back and hips. Prostatitis can also cause discomfort, which can be avoided by frequent ejaculation. In this case, it's not cancer, but it's not good either.

We can't say that one orgasm a day keeps a man's health in check, but it can contribute to his overall health.

Risks associated with semen

Of course, not everything is flowers! Most of the benefits of semen require it to come into contact with the ejaculatory fluid. So these claims made about the benefits, but still without much conclusion, are not enough for you to get rid of the condom if you are worried about an unexpected pregnancy or infection with a totally preventable Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) such as HPV, chlamydia and gonorrhea, which are even transmitted through oral sex.

Conclusion

Some research suggests that there are benefits to direct contact with semen. However, they are limited. Science is based on repeated evidence, and therefore more studies need to be done to prove these benefits or refute them.

In the meantime, there's no need to have unprotected sex relying on these supposed benefits of semen. It is better to protect yourself and the other person against STDs, in case someone is not sure about your health, as well as to prevent an unwanted pregnancy.

References:

  • Gordon Jr, G., Rebecca L. Burch, and Steven M. Platek. "Does semen have antidepressant properties?." Archives of Sexual Behavior 31.3 (2002): 289-293.
  • Koelman, Carin A., et al. "Correlation between oral sex and a low incidence of preeclampsia: a role for soluble HLA in seminal fluid?." Journal of reproductive immunology 46.2 (2000): 155-166.
  • R Goodin, Burel, Timothy J Ness, and Meredith T Robbins. "Oxytocin-a multifunctional analgesic for chronic deep tissue pain." Current pharmaceutical design 21.7 (2015): 906-913.
  • Ratto, Marcelo H., et al. "The nerve of ovulation-inducing factor in semen." Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 109.37 (2012): 15042-15047.
  • Ejaculation frequency and prostate cancer https://www.health.harvard.edu/mens-health/ejaculation_frequency_and_prostate_cancer