9 important things you didn’t know about sperm

Things you didn’t know about sperm - We’ve all heard the rumours about sperm —pineapple, hot tubs, ladies who are allergic. But what’s the truth? We consulted the experts for the facts: Read full article after the cut… More.. 25 diseases & medical conditions that can be cured by simply having sex 50 cute things to say to your girlfriend that will make her love you more! Deep signs that show he only wants sex from you (Must See) Meet the World’s youngest mother – 5 yr old Lina who gave birth to a baby weighing 2.7kg (See Photos) It’s Fast and Furious, Right from the Start Get this: The first moment of ejaculation contains the highest concentration of sperm , says board-certified urologist Harry Fisch, M.D., clinical professor of reproductive medicine at Weill Medical College of Cornell University. Navigate using pages below It Sticks Around Longer Than You Think Sperm typically stays in your body for 48 hours after séx, however, “it can hang around for as long as five days to a week,” depending on how “friendly” your cervical mucus is, says Fisch. Interestingly, cervical mucus protects sperm and helps it stay longer in the body around ovulation, when you’re most fertile. Navigate using pages below Lots of Sex or Masturbat;on Won’t Lower a Guy’s Sperm Count Don’t worry, he doesn’t have a limited supply of swimmers that he’s going to use up, says reproductive endocrinologist Carrie Wambach, M.D., from Southern California Reproductive Center in Los Angeles. That said, frequent ejaculation may lower the volume, but if he generally has a normal sperm count this shouldn’t make much of an impact, she says. Navigate using pages below Temperature CAN Lower His Sperm Count Apparently, his semen fluctuates with the seasons. “Sperm count tends to be lowest in summer months and highest in winter months,” says Fisch, because exposure to heat lessens sperm count. Overheating can include anything as seemingly innocuous as your man having a hot Macbook on his lap or as obvious as the two of you relaxing in a hot tub. “In a Jacuzzi 104 degrees and higher, sperm count can decrease dramatically,” warns Fisch. In fact, this decrease can last for months after extreme overexposure to high temps. “I tell my patients, if you’re trying to have kids, don’t go into hot tubs.” Of course, don’t assume you’re totally safe from getting pregnant after you take a dip, either. “It’s not birth control,” he laughs. Navigate using pages below Pineapple Isn’t Proven to Make Him Taste Better Unfortunately, scientists haven’t tested this one out yet (can somebody get on that, though?). Semen does contain fructose (naturally occurring sugar), giving it a slightly sweet taste, but there’s never been a real study on the connection between foods a guy eats and the taste of his swimmers, says Fisch. However, this rumor has a ton of anecdotal evidence, so if it seems to work for your partner, we say go ahead and grab the pineapple. Navigate using pages below Male and Female Sp é rm are Created Equal Spérm either have the X or Y chromosome, but their chances of making it don’t differ, says Fisch. The idea that one type is more resilient or swims faster than the other is just a myth. Navigate using pages below It’s Super Rare to Be Allergic to Sperm We’ve all heard that women can be allergic to spérm, causing inflammation or redness, but both Fisch and Wambach say that it’s very, very rare to be allergic. “I’d look to other factors, like a vaginal infection, first,” says Fisch. There has also been one study on a séxually transmitted allergy to Brazil nuts (where a woman had an allergic reaction to her partner’s spérm after he ate the nuts). But again, cases like this are extremely rare. In the unusual case you are diagnosed as allergic, wearing a condom can prevent irritation. Navigate using pages below Sp é rm Has a Pretty Intense Journey Before the Grand Finale It takes about two and a half months to prep all the sperm expelled in the average ejaculation. It initially forms in the testicles then moves up to the epididymis. Then fully formed sperm travels through the vas deferens and swings by the seminal vesicles where it mixes with a fluid to form semen. Finally, the prostate adds the last little bit of fluid before ejaculation. Navigate using pages below Your Guy’s Health Affects His Sperm “Spérm may be healthier for men under 40,” says Wambach. “And they’ll definitely be healthier in men who avoid things like smoking, a high-fat diet, and environmental toxins.” So if you’re considering starting or expanding your family, keep that in mind. CLICK HERE to join our BBM Channel for faster updates TOP POSTS YESTERDAY 12 ways to keep intimacy alive in your relationship – You need to take note! Atiku Abubakar finally speaks about leaving APC for PDP – See what he said! Female Students caught getting wild (See Photo) Beautiful female student caught in the act with a married man in a hotel (+Photos) 15 foods you need to stop eating now or you just might… (Must See) 25 diseases and medical conditions that can be cured by simply having sex Singer Asa boobs in new pics has got everyone talking (See Photo) 5 reasons period sex is the best sex – You need to take note! 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