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Rumors abound regarding semen and the health risks it may pose, especially
when it comes to fellatio (oral stimulation of the penis) and the hotly debated question,
“should I spit or swallow?” Typically, a male ejaculates one tablespoon of fluid, which contains
about 10% sperm and 90% seminal fluid (comprised of simple sugars, protein, and small amounts of
vitamins, minerals and hormones). The amount of protein found in seminal fluid is very small,
and estimated at only about 6mg. Your standard three-ounce pork chop has about 24g, so I wouldn’t
give up your beef and beans any time soon. Well-Woman has also received questions from students
worried about the caloric content of male ejaculate. However, you won’t find more than 5-10 calories
in one tablespoon of cum, so contrary to popular speculation swallowing is not going to make you fat.
But more important than counting calories or measuring protein intake, you need to consider the risks
of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI) when engaging in unprotected oral sex. Using
condoms dramatically decreases your chance of contracting an STI through oral sex. Ultimately though,
there have been no studies that suggest that swallowing healthy, disease-free semen has detrimental
affects to one’s health.
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