Swallowing the semen while having oral sex can be an amazing fantasy, but from the health point of view, is it safe to consume semen containing sperm cells? Does it does benefit the health in any way? Myths about the fact that semen acts as a natural multivitamin are tossed around very easily but how true is it and what exactly does the semen consist of? Many people also believe in myths such as swallowing semen reduces depression, improves sleep amongst other benefits. 'Semen Smoothies' to Beat Coronavirus? Natural Vegan Bodybuilder Tracy Kiss Consumes Sperm to Boost the Immune System and Prevent COVID-19! (Watch Recipe Video).

What Does The Semen Consist of?

According to the research, semen contains zinc, protein, vitamin C, fructose, magnesium, potassium, citric acid, vitamin B12, nitrogen and phosphorus. But it is not a healthy addition to your diet and consuming it neither benefits nor causes any harm.

Oral sex can be tricky as oral cavity, mouth ulcer or sexually transmitted disease ie STD can put you at risk of infections and because your mouth is more sensitive than the vagina, it quickly comes in contact with bacteria and viruses. You may be prone to sexually transmitted diseases such as genital herpes, hepatitis B, genital warts, etc.

Semen, however, is said to good for the skin by some people. Sperm facials were popular a few months back, as it is said to give you the beautiful skin you always wanted, as per celebrity facialist. It is said to have ingredients that can help make your skin clearer. A compound called spermine, which is also an anti-oxidant can be included in skincare, It is believed to remove wrinkles and fine lines from the skin and make the skin glowing.

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