Similar to flavour, there are several factors, including food, health, and hygiene, that can affect how semen smells.

Semen frequently has a bleach or other household cleaner-like odour. This has to do with the components it contains, which are designed to have a pH level where sperm may flourish.

Semen typically has a neutral to slightly alkaline pH, in contrast to the vagina, which naturally has a higher acidic pH.

On the other hand, if semen smells fishy or musky, this might be the result of external influences.

Similar to how asparagus influences urine’s flavour, a more putrid stench may be related to diet. Bitter odours can also be caused by sweat and dried pee.

So, is it preferable to swallow or spit?

It’s entirely up to you and depends on your personal tastes whether you decide to swallow or spit.

Make sure you and your partner have an honest discussion about their STI status before making a choice. You can assess the overall amount of danger with the use of this.

Ultimately, you should only do what you feel confident doing.

Is it as high in protein as everyone claims?

You would probably need to ingest plenty of semen in order to get the benefits of its reputedly high protein content.

Protein only makes up a small portion of ejaculate, which varies from person to person based on a number of variables, including age and health. It makes up around a quarter of the fluid overall.

Is it okay to consume?

Yes, the parts that make up semen are generally safe to consume.

Semen that has been swallowed is metabolised similarly to food.

However, in extremely uncommon situations, some people could find out they are allergic to semen. The term “human seminal plasma hypersensitivity” is another name for it (HSP).

Even though it’s uncommon, you should be aware of this sensitivity in case you ever have an allergic reaction.