Tag: sperm

Are You Allergic To Your Man’s Sperm?

So I’ve heard about this “sperm allergy” before but never really knew if it was true. Believe it or not, scientists confirm that not only is it a legitimate allergy—the technical name is “seminal plasma hypersensitivity”—but it’s also really common for women. Stats say that between 20,000 and 40,000 women in the U.S. are allergic […]

(Sperm) Size Matters

Size may not matter in the human world, but when it comes to other animals and insects, giant sperm is the way to go, especially if the creature has a tiny body. A mussel-like animal that lived 100 million years ago produced sperm that was longer than its body. Even today, there are animals making […]

Semen 101

Thanks to BuzzFeed for providing us with more information than we ever needed to know about sperm, in handy infographic format. Some nuggets of info we’ve gleaned: a serving size (one teaspoon) contains 20 calories and the average speed of ejaculation is 31 miles per hour. Learn lots more after the jump. Original by Kate […]

Is swallowing semen good for you? Let’s discuss.

Recently, there was a woman who claimed that she made sperm smoothies for her health, once again bringing up the age old question: is swallowing semen good for you? Let’s discuss. Tracy Kiss, the 29-year-old single mother who also talked to VICE about how much she loves sperm facials, says that since she’s not in a […]

6 (More) Uses For Sperm

We know that sperm’s primary function to make babies happen. But this miracle juice is more multi-faceted than we suspected. According to some new research done by SUNY-Albany psychologist, Gordon Gallup, semen may simultaneously be the cause and the cure for morning sickness in pregnant women. Because half of the fetus’ DNA comes from the […]

How Using A Menstrual Cup Can Get You Pregnant Faster?

It is an excellent first move to optimize the fertility of women to take better care of their bodies. But what else can women do to enhance their child’s chances? For a female who wishes to get pregnant, the most significant recommendation is to get to understand her body, particularly her menstrual cycle. However, women […]