Seminal fluid is a whitish liquid produced by the seminal glands that is released at the time of ejaculation, helping to transport the sperm produced by the testicles out of the body.
In addition, this liquid also contains nutrients that help keep sperm healthy and energy-in-energy until a time when a sperm can fertilize the egg.
This liquid is one of the main responsible for the volume of semen and its production varies with each sexual intercourse. However, in case of suspected changes, it is recommended to consult a urologist for an evaluation and to check for any problems that need treatment.
1. Is it possible to get pregnant with seminal fluid?
Theoretically, it is not possible to get pregnant with seminal fluid, because this liquid does not contain sperm. However, the seminal fluid is released only at the time of ejaculation and ends up mixing with the sperm produced in the testicles to form the semen.
Seminal liquid should not be confused with the secretions that are released before ejaculation. Thus, if there are spermatozoa in the urethra, these can be pushed by the liquid produced and reach the woman’s uterus, which may result in a pregnancy.
Therefore, to avoid an unwanted pregnancy, it is recommended to use a contraceptive method, such as a condom or contraceptive pill.
2.Can you get diseases?
Like most fluids produced by the human body, seminal fluid can transmit sexually transmitted infections, such as HIV, Gonorreia or Chlam Media.
Thus, when you have sex with a new partner or when you do not know your health history it is important to always use condoms, not only to avoid a possible pregnancy, but also to prevent the transmission of this type of disease.
3. Is it possible to increase the amount of liquid?
The volume of seminal fluid produced varies in each sexual intercourse, and repeated sexual contact is one of the main causes for the decrease of this fluid, since the glands do not have enough time to produce more secretions.
However, to increase the amount of seminal fluid it is important to keep the body well hydrated, because water is its main component. In addition, exercising regularly and eating healthy also seem to contribute to increasing the amount of this fluid.
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4. When is this liquid released?
The seminal liquid is released only at the time of ejaculation. However, there are other secretions that are released throughout the sexual intercourse by the penis, such as the fluid that aids in lubrication that is produced by the urethral and bulbourereral glands.
5. Is seminal liquid the same as prostatic liquid?
Seminal and prostatic liquid are not the same thing, but the prostatic liquid is also part of the semen. This is because the semen is formed mainly by the mixture of these two liquids, one that is produced by the prostate and the other that is produced by the seminal glands.
Through the semen it is possible to indirectly evaluate the health of the prostate, since it is altered, with the presence of blood, for example, can indicate problems in this gland.
