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Nutritional Information
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Nutritional Information
by LT__0, Jul 17, 1998 12:00AM
My girlfriend was wondering what the nutritional content (fat, calories, protein, fiber, etc...) is for the semen of a typical ejaculation (for oral sex purposes). I am serious, she is concerned that it is too fatty to swallow or somehow bad for her.
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Dear LT,
I do not doubt the seriousness of your question however if your girlfriend does not want to swallow semen I suspect it is not only due to it’s nutritional content. The sexual practices of a couple must be mutually agreed upon by both parties and a sex therapist is better qualified to discuss those issues in detail.
The normal ejaculate contains approximately 2.0 to 3.0 cc. Of that , 1.5 to 2.0 cc come from the seminal vesicles. 0.5cc from the prostate and 0.1 to 0.2 cc from Cowper’s gland. The majority of the fluid is protein. A very small amount is fructose ( sugar). The caloric content is low with almost no fat. This information is provided for general medical education purposes only. Please consult your physician for diagnostic and treatment options pertaining to your specific medical condition.
HFHS M.D.-KR
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