The appearance of our bodily fluids can give us clues about our state of health, and this maxim also extends to reproductive fluids. Thus, it is important to know how to identify the signs that tell us that the semen is of better or worse qualityespecially if we are thinking of having a child with our partner.
The marks of a good quality semen
As he pointed out in an interview with Vozpopuli Dr Edwin Reyes Alpaca, coordinator of Andrology of the Peruvian Society of Urology and specialist in sexual medicine, the characteristics of a sperm in good condition are the white or light graygelatinous consistency, an amount close to half a tablespoon (two to five milliliters), an aroma similar to chlorine and a sweet taste.
Therefore, the yellowish colors (or other tones), the excessively liquid consistency, the low quantity, and strong odors or tastes They can indicate semen problems, which can range from low sperm or seminal fluid production to infectious diseases that need to be controlled. Of course, we must also take into account that certain foods (such as asparagus) can influence its taste and smell, without this necessarily meaning that there is a problem that can control our health or fertility.
In addition, there are several vital habits that can affect a better or worse sperm quality. Thus, scientific evidence indicates that healthy eating, regular exercise and frequent masturbation or intercourse improve semen quality, while smoking, wearing tight clothing, a sedentary lifestyle, high cholesterol, and diabetes worsen it and make conception more difficult.
Similarly, some studies in this regard have shown that the sperm motility and morphology improves in spring, because the amount of vitamin D in the blood increases at this time.
References
Maria Palmero. How to know if the semen quality is good: the 5 signs to keep in mind. Vozpópuli (2021) Consulted online at https://www.vozpopuli.com/bienestar/calidad-semen-buena.html on 03/10/2023