Crazy Facts You Never Knew About Sperm!

Sperm/semen is not the usual topic I write about, but I thought it was interesting because of the many health benefits of sperm.  

There is always a mixed reaction towards sperm. While most of the women hate it, there are many who swallow it. It would be interesting to know that the sperm is often used as one of the chief ingredients in beauty products. This is because sperm is said to have many beauty benefits. For example, sperm apparently can help delay the ageing process and can give you a glowing and flawless skin.
That is why a lot of celebrities use sperm based beauty creams to prevent the formation of fine lines. Another interesting thing to know about the sticky substance is, sperm has numerous health benefits. For example, according to a survey, women who had oral sex were far less depressed than the ones who didn't.

Health Benefits Of Sperm:

Sperm Health Benefits To Know!

Nutritious: Sperm is also known as the nature's superfood. This is because the sperm has all the important nutrients like zinc, potassium, water, ascorbic acid, citric acid, and enzymes that you would usually find in a protein shake.

Calorie Rich: Sperm is rich in calories, and also has small traces of fat and cholesterol. A tablespoon of contains around 20 calories.

Antidepressant: Sperm contains spermophagia which is an antidepressant. Spermophagia promotes happiness and helps change your mood.

Prevents Breast Cancer: Studies have shown that sperm has anti-cancer effects. There are reasons to believe that semen can prevent and help fight breast cancer. So, you have more healthy reasons to make love!

Skin-Friendly: Sperm has beauty benefits as well. It contains spermidine, which protects cells from damage and slows down the ageing process. This is the reason sperms are found in many expensive creams.

Prevents Tooth Decay: Sperm contains zinc, calcium and other minerals which prevents tooth decay. As it is rich in calcium, sperm benefits the health by maintaining muscle and nerve function.

Prevents Diabetes: That's right, semen may be a cure for diabetes! Fructose and uric acid found in sperm helps digest the sugar in the body. This prevents diabetes and keeps your blood sugar levels under control.

Boosts Immune System: Sperm has magnesium which boosts the immune system, strengthens muscles, and promotes healthy nerve function.


Semen also contains more than 50 different compounds including hormones, endorphins, neurotransmitters and immunosuppressants. Other substances present in the semen include the following:

• fructose
• ascorbic acid
• zinc
• cholesterol
• protein
• calcium
• chlorine
• blood group antigens
• citric acid
• DNA
• magnesium
• vitamin B12
• phosphorus
• sodium
• potassium
• uric acid
• lactic acid
• nitrogen
• vitamin C

Semen also consists of a variety of proteins that have antimicrobial activity against bacteria, viruses and fungi.

Who would of known? Now that you know the health benefits of sperm - go for it! 

Please leave your comments below - I would love to know what your thoughts are!

Laurel ♥