Patient's question:
These days, I've been living with my boyfriend. When we have sex at night, he comes out but not inside. I feel the taste of sperm is really unpleasant. Is it that every person's taste is different, or is it just his abnormal?What kind of help do I need: What does sperm taste like?
Doctor's answer:
Analysis of the condition: The normal odor of semen is produced by the oxidation of a chemical called spermine, which resembles the scent of chestnut blossoms. Spermine is one of the many important components found in prostatic fluid. The oxidation of spermine requires the involvement of seminal fluid. Prostatic fluid obtained through rectal massage generally does not have the natural odor of semen. It is evident that the normal odor of semen originates from the prostate, but it is released only with the participation of seminal fluid. The absence of this distinctive odor in semen often indicates impaired prostate function, and many patients with prostate conditions often do not detect this odor in their semen. Therefore, semen with an abnormal odor is normal, while the absence of any odor is abnormal.