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health5 months ago•4 min saved

Understanding Sperm, Semen, and Pre-Ejaculate Risks

Sperm are male reproductive cells produced in the testes, while semen is the fluid that carries sperm during ejaculation, composed of sperm and seminal fluid from the prostate and seminal vesicles. Pre-ejaculate, produced by bulbourethral glands, may contain sperm in some cases, posing a very low but possible risk of pregnancy. Semen's characteristics can indicate health status, and contraception methods like vasectomy can prevent sperm from being present in semen.

via The Conversation|

#fertility #health #male-reproductive-system

health6 months ago•2 min saved

Man Experiences Severe Side Effects After Self-Injection of Sperm for Back Pain

A man in Ireland injected himself with semen over 18 months as a supposed cure for back pain, leading to severe complications including subcutaneous emphysema, and this case is the first reported instance of human semen injection for medical purposes, prompting warnings against untrained self-treatment.

via UNILAD|

#back-pain #health #medical-warning

health1 year ago

Study Reveals New Pathogens in Semen Linked to STIs

A recent study has identified additional pathogens in semen that are capable of being transmitted sexually, expanding the understanding of potential risks associated with sexual activity. This research highlights the importance of further investigation into sexually transmitted infections and their prevention.

via The Janesville Gazette|

#health #pathogens #semen

health1 year ago•0 min saved

Study Reveals New Sexually Transmissible Pathogens in Semen

A comprehensive analysis of numerous studies has identified 22 viruses that can persist in human semen, with nine of these viruses showing evidence of sexual transmission. While it has been known that viruses like HIV and herpes can remain in semen, recent findings indicate that viruses such as Ebola and Zika can also infect the male reproductive tract, potentially spreading long after the initial infection phase.

via Bloomberg|

#health #infection #research

health-and-relationships1 year ago•2 min saved

"Allergic to Semen: Navigating a Painful Sex Life"

Allison Tennyson, 34, from Minneapolis, Minnesota, has a rare allergy to semen, causing extremely painful burns during sex due to her Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome. She is also allergic to condoms, making intimacy challenging. With concerns about having children, Allison and her partner are navigating the difficulties of her condition and its impact on their relationship and future family plans.

via UNILAD|

#allergy #ehlers-danlos-syndrome #health-and-relationships