13 Myths About Semen
‘The thicker the semen, the better the fertility’, ‘The more semen, the more likely it is to conceive’, ‘As soon as the semen is ejaculated, it swims like a marathon runner and reaches the vagina faster!’ These are common myths about semen, which have no rhyme or reason.
Here, some such myths are debunked.
Myth: The thicker the semen, the better the fertility.
Truth — The thicker or thicker the semen does not necessarily affect fertility. It is good for semen to be slightly thicker. However, if it is too thick, it cannot reach the vagina as easily.
Myth: Sperm quality does not decrease with age.
Truth — When a man crosses the age of 40, his sperm quality continues to decline. This does not mean that an old man cannot father a child. However, the chances of pregnancy decrease due to the decline in sperm quality and the increase in abnormally shaped sperm.
Myth: The sperm runs as fast as an athlete.
Truth - There is a widespread myth about semen - that is, semen runs as fast as an athlete. Which is wrong. Semen does not move at the same speed. It enters at different speeds depending on the man. The woman's vaginal fluid is required for its movement.
Myths: The more semen, the more likely the baby will be born.
Truth - The amount of semen is not required to conceive. Rather, the semen must be healthy. It is not just about healthy semen. For conception to occur, the woman's egg must also be released. Only the union of semen and the ovary is there a chance of conception.
Myth: Semen is alive for a short time.
Truth - Semen only survives for a few hours or a few minutes after ejaculation. However, this is not the case. Semen can survive in a woman's vagina for up to three days after ejaculation. However, it can die in the external environment within a few minutes. How long it should survive also depends on one's physical condition.
Myth: The cause of infertility in men is poor semen quality.
Truth — Overall health affects fertility. Sperm quality is an important factor in male fertility. However, it is not the only factor. Hormone levels, obesity, smoking, alcohol, and some medications can negatively affect fertility.
Myth: Masturbation affects semen production.
Truth — Masturbation does not affect semen production or sperm production at all. It does not affect its quality either.
Myth: Radiation from mobile phones or laptops does not affect sperm.
Truth — Various studies have shown that sitting near these devices for a long time affects sperm health.
Myth: Alcohol and smoking do not affect semen quality. On the contrary, alcohol gives more energy.
Truth — The factors that affect semen the most are alcohol and smoking. It affects the number, production, and quality of sperm. It has also been proven by science that some men have infertility problems.
Myth: Regular sexual intercourse reduces the quality of semen.
Truth — There is no truth in this statement. Regular sexual intercourse does not affect the quality of semen and fertility. Rather, the number of semen may be slightly lower.
Myth: A hot environment does not affect semen.
Truth — No, heat can negatively affect semen. The male reproductive system, especially the testicles, is designed to function at a temperature of about 2-3 degrees Celsius lower than body temperature. An increase in temperature can negatively affect the production, quality, and motility of semen.
Myth: The color of semen indicates health status.
Truth — The color of semen is not an indicator of health. It can only vary for various reasons. Which is normal.
Myth: Fertility is possible with every ejaculation.
Truth — Healthy semen is necessary for reproduction. Weak semen makes it difficult to conceive. Semen contains many unhealthy and incompetent sperm. Only the strongest and healthiest of them go for fertilization.
