- 1. Is it possible to get pregnant with seminal fluid?
- 2. Can you catch diseases?
- 3. Is it possible to increase the amount of the liquid?
- 4. When is this liquid released?
- 5. Is seminal fluid the same as prostatic fluid?
Seminal fluid is a whitish liquid produced by the seminal glands and the prostate gland that helps to transport sperm, produced by the testicles, out of the body. In addition, this liquid also contains a type of sugar that helps keep sperm healthy and energized so that they can reach the egg.
Normally, this liquid is not produced during childhood, appearing only in boys' adolescence. This is because the production of this liquid requires a high release of testosterone from the testicles, which appears around the age of 16-18 years for boys.
1. Is it possible to get pregnant with seminal fluid?
Theoretically it is not possible to get pregnant with seminal fluid, as this fluid alone does not contain sperm, which are normally only released from the testicles at the time of orgasm. However, it is very common that during sexual intercourse the man releases small jets of seminal fluid with sperm without realizing it due to the pressure of the blood in the intimate region.
In addition, it is still possible that there are sperm in the urethra, which end up being pushed by the seminal fluid and reaching the woman's vaginal canal, which can lead to pregnancy.
Thus, the only way to ensure that you do not become pregnant is to use a contraceptive method, such as a condom or the contraceptive pill.
2. Can you catch diseases?
Like most fluids produced by the human body, seminal fluid can transmit various sexually transmitted diseases, such as HIV, Gonorrhea or Chlamydia, for example.
Thus, when you have relations with a new partner or when you do not know the history of diseases, it is very important to always use a condom, not only to prevent a possible pregnancy, but also to prevent the transmission of this type of disease, Check out the main forms of transmission and the symptoms of the most common STDs.
3. Is it possible to increase the amount of the liquid?
The volume of seminal fluid released by men varies every time, and repeated sexual contact is one of the main causes for the decrease of this fluid, since the glands do not have enough time to produce more fluid.
However, there are some natural ways to increase the amount of liquid. To do this, the body must always be well hydrated, since water is the main ingredient in seminal fluid, drinking at least 1.5 liters of water per day. In addition, exercising regularly and eating a diet rich in antioxidants also seem to be proven ways to increase the amount of this liquid.
See 6 essential antioxidants for your health.
4. When is this liquid released?
Seminal fluid can be released at various times during sexual intercourse and, therefore, is often known as a lubricating fluid that is released by the penis during intimate contact. This happens due to the increased pressure on the prostate, which leads to its contraction and consequently release of fluid.
However, there are also several men in which this liquid is only released together with sperm when orgasm is reached, being completely normal.
5. Is seminal fluid the same as prostatic fluid?
The two fluids are not the same, but the prostatic fluid is part of the seminal fluid. This is because the seminal fluid is formed by the mixture of two liquids, what is produced by the prostate and what is produced by the seminal glands.
Thus, through the seminal fluid it is possible to indirectly assess the health of the prostate, as if it is altered, with the presence of blood, for example, it may indicate a problem in the prostate.
See in this video how to assess prostate health:
