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Semen is a fluid released by the penis at the peak of sexual stimulation. Usually, semen will have a freezing of 30 minutes immediately after ejaculation, appearing as a mixture of clear and milky white liquid, having a sticky texture. This sticky white liquid shows the presence of sperm cells in semen.
In some cases, ejaculation can produce runny and clear semen, unlike the typical appearance of semen. This is a cause of concern for most men, especially when this condition continues for a long time.
What causes runny semen?
Dilute semen is normally found in young men who have not yet reached puberty or are not sexually mature, so boys do not need to worry too much about this condition.
The watery-looking semen texture is also occasionally found in adult men. There are several other causes that can explain the condition of this dilute semen, namely:
1. Insufficient sperm count in one ejaculation
Ejaculation in one sexual activity is the most common cause of runny semen. If you are sexually active or masturbating frequently, the frequency of your ejaculation has a big effect on your semen's physical appearance.
2. Sperm levels are far below normal
This condition is called ogliospermia, which refers to sperm counts below 15 million cells per millimeter of semen. Sometimes, iron deficiency may be the most likely cause of this condition.
3. Fructose deficiency
Fructose deficits or deficits are those that result from poor daily eating habits, or if you exercise too hard, which causes your semen to have an overly liquid texture and clear color.
4. Premature ejaculation
A retrograde ejaculation alias, which refers to one of the conditions that causes male infertility. If you experience reverse ejaculation, the semen that comes out will be very little or even not come out at all after ejaculation. In general, this condition does not require professional medical assistance. However, because this makes it difficult for a man to have children, the doctor will treat this condition by prescribing drugs, such as imipramine or pseudoephedrine.
Is it normal if semen is runny?
You do not need to worry too much about the quality or quantity of semen released by your penis, unless you really do not remove it at all or feel pain during ejaculation. In general, runny semen is a normal condition. For example, pre-ejaculatory fluids often have a liquid texture and are clear in color. The standard amount of fluid that comes out during ejaculation for men is generally 3-4 ml, but even if you only spend less than 1.5 ml, this is still normal.
In addition, men have a misconception that semen must have a thick and sticky consistency. But, this is not entirely true. The thickness of semen consistency can vary every time you ejaculate. Semen adhesion is intended to make it stick longer in the genital area of your sex partner, and increase the chances of sperm getting in contact with fertile eggs. The consistency of runny semen can reduce the time for ejaculatory fluids to linger in the womb. However, this does not eliminate the possibility of pregnancy. You can still have children even with a small amount of semen, because many other factors play a role regardless of the consistency of semen. Only one sperm is needed to fertilize the egg.
Another thing that must also be understood is that if you see fluid coming out of the penis when you are aroused, the liquid is not always in the form of intact semen. The fluid that comes out during your arousal is called pre-ejaculatory fluid, produced in the Cowper's gland. Pre-ejaculatory fluid functions as a provider of natural lubricants for the penis during sexual activity. Many men think of this liquid as runny semen. Pre-ejaculate fluid does not always contain sperm.
How to deal with runny semen
Increasing the volume of ejaculatory fluid will result in a greater orgasmic experience, increased fertility, and also a greater attraction of strong and healthy sperm production. Here are some tips for increasing the consistency of runny semen:
1. Control the frequency of ejaculation in a day
Usually, sperm takes several months (70 days) to mature in your testicles. If you experience ejaculation more than once a day, through sex or masturbation, your testicles may not produce enough sperm to produce thick, sticky milk that is milky white, resulting in the consistency of runny and runny semen.
To avoid this, wait for more than five hours to be able to restore the normal volume of sperm before attempting the next ejaculation.
2. Create a healthy diet and lifestyle
If you are concerned about the physical appearance of your semen, it's good to maintain a good diet. Protein is a good nutrient for the body to produce thick, sticky semen. Fill your protein intake from fish, chicken, meat and milk, or tofu and tempeh, quinoa, and nuts and seeds if you are a vegetarian.
Also fulfill the intake of fruits and vegetables to get sufficient fructose supply. In addition, you can also take iron supplements, vitamins C and E, and folic acid which can encourage better semen production. Don't forget about exercise in your routine, but adjust the frequency and intensity of your exercise according to your body's natural abilities.
Stay away from excessive consumption of alcohol and non-prescription drugs.
3. Smart select panties
Avoid wearing panties that are too tight because this can cause semen production to decrease due to increased temperature and humidity in your testicles.
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