What Does Semen Taste Like and How to Make It Taste Better | Aldult Toys Blog

Scenario: Your man loves it when you give him oral sex, and you love giving. There’s just one small (huge) problem: His cum tastes bad—or at least, you find it stronger or weirder than other cum you’ve tried. There’s no shame in tasting around town, you know what I mean? While I’m not one to encourage the stigmatization of natural bodily tastes and odors, facts are facts: Sometimes, bad-tasting semen can be due to diet or, in some cases, can indicate less-than-optimal health. The good news is that more often than not, a few liThe adjustments are enough to sweeten the pot. So to speak.

In some situations (like when sex is the only foundation of your relationship), it can be tempting to dismiss bad taste as a turnoff and move on, but not so quickly. Whether this guy is your lover, your soulmate, or both, there’s no reason to throw the baby out with the bathwater. You know, so to speak.

What does a man’s sperm taste like?

Depending on your man’s natural makeup and what he puts into his body, his semen can be salty like seawater, white, metallic, bitter, sour, or sweet. Not to mention, it can vary from day to day, a veritable treasure trove of flavors. Why? Because what he consumes on a daily basis can change the chemical composition of his semen, which in turn can affect how it tastes. That said, just as different people process foods and other substances differently, even people with similar diets and eating habits will vary in, you know, taste. In other words, while semen is generally warm and salty, there will be unique differences in taste.

General practitioner Dr Shirin Larkhani explain that While the taste of semen can vary wildly from person to person, there are some commonalities that indicate your man’s sperm is healthy. “Several fluids combine with semen to form semen, each influencing its taste,” she says. “The semen passes through the vas deferens and into the ampulla, where an antioxidant that thrives in fungi is produced. This can give the semen a slightly mushroomy taste. “The ampulla also adds fructose, which can create a sweeter taste. When a person ejaculates, more bodily fluids are added from the prostate and seminal vesicles, which can again alter the taste and smell. It has a bleach-like smell due to its alkaline content.” She also adds that healthy semen is often “a cloudy white or gray fluid that is thicker than water and almost gelatinous,” but it can also be a little yellowish.

How to make your sperm better

Ultimately, if your man’s nectar isn’t very delicious, consider tactfully introducing some of the following strategies to make it taste better—you can both thank me later.

1. Diet

While there isn’t much research supporting the link between diet and semen flavor (not to mention it’s difficult to study the connection because flavor is largely subjective), it’s generally accepted that the following foods can reduce the natural alkalinity levels of semen, making it taste less like food: less bitter: celery, parsley, wheatgrass, cinnamon, nutmeg, pineapple, papaya, and oranges, to name a few. Conversely, some foods that are thought to give semen a musky or bitter odor and taste include: garlic, onions, sulfur-rich foods like broccoli and cabbage, leafy greens, asparagus, meat, dairy, and highly processed foods. This doesn’t mean your partner necessarily needs to make drastic changes to their diet, but it’s worth trying to change what they eat the day or days before the taste, or perhaps just cut back on certain foods.

2. Alcohol, cigarettes and coffee

When it comes to alcohol and cigarettes, it’s generally accepted that they’re not good for your health anyway, right? And while a coffee a day isn’t a bad thing for most people, overindulging in any of these three commonly consumed substances can make your semen taste very bitter, pungent, or sour, in addition to making your sweat smell worse. While the evidence is largely anecdotal, hard liquor is said to have more of an impact on the flavor of your semen than beer or wine, and as for caffeine, some recommend avoiding it for a few hours before performing oral sex. By the way, alcohol has been shown to have an effect negative effect on your sperm motility, quality and quantity, while smoking cigarettes may harm male fertility. Tip: If you share some of these habits, try to reduce or eliminate the worst of them together. And, you know, replace them with sex.

3. Hydration

Research has shown that semen is about 98% water. If your man isn’t drinking enough of it (you know, the recommended 8 to 10 glasses a day), his semen may not taste great. Staying hydrated can help make his sperm more abundant, and since it’s more diluted, his big load (yes, I said big load) will taste and smell less strong. While there’s no magic formula for how much water a given individual needs, the general rule is, more is better.

Bottom line: While the taste of semen can vary greatly from person to person, a healthy diet and lifestyle, along with good hygiene, of course, can make it taste and smell more enjoyable. Because sex should be hot and sexy, rather than an endurance sport. Best of all, eating more fruits and spices, cutting down on harmful or addictive substances, and increasing your water intake are win-win solutions that are bound to improve overall health. My suggestion: join your man on his mission and adopt these healthy practices yourself. I bet your own sexual health will improve in ways you never imagined! The inevitable result: hotter sex for everyone. <3