Does diet affect the taste of semen?

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Does diet affect the taste of semen?

Intake definitely affects output. What you take into your body can have an effect on the odors and liquids that come from your body. There are specific foods and spices that have been known to have a sweetening effect on semen; oranges, grapefruit, pineapple, papaya, light tasting vegetables, parsley, wheatgrass, celery, cinnamon, nutmeg, peppermint and lemon to name a few.

At the same time there are some things you may be consuming and taking into your body that could be contributing to your semen tasting bitter (and not very pleasant) such as; beer, caffeine, cigarettes, preservatives, junk food, processed foods, recreational drugs, and red meat.

After all, if you are what you eat and drink then your semen would be affected by such!

Can using a laptop on one’s lap decrease a man’s sperm count?

Laptop computers can raise the scrotal temperature, which has been linked to lowered sperm count. This occurs for two reasons; having your legs close together to balance the laptop on your lap and because of the heat the laptop generates. If you are using a laptop computer, let it sit on a table of some sort so that it’s not affecting whether or not you have the ability to procreate!

What are some exercises or ways that decreases a man’s sperm count?

Did you know that physical activity or lack thereof can affect a man’s sperm count greatly? In studies done, it was found that healthy young men who sit around tend to have lower sperm count then those who are physically active. 20 hours a week of television can decrease male sperm count by as much as 44% while 15 hours of exercise a week can raise sperm count by 73%. That’s a big difference.

Exercise, diet, and lifestyle all impact your sperm count. The healthier choices lead to a better chance of greater sperm count and a healthier sex life.

Bonnie Gayle, Body Image Expert and the Founder of Boudoir Butter & Sex Butter, educates hosts the podcast show on 65 networks, “Body Beautiful” covering feeling comfortable & confident in your body, connecting intimately & stepping into your sexual deliciousness. Bonnie’s believes releasing yourself from body bondage, body and sexual shame and learning to love your self are “an inside job”! Her products, Boudoir Butter & Sex Butter are sexually empowering pleasure enhancements made with organic plant-based oils to inspire your own natural juiciness!

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