What Happens When You Swallow Cum?

Oral sex is a common form of sexual intercourse, and some people may swallow cum during oral sex to boost sexual pleasure and satisfaction.

However, some people may raise questions if swallowing cum is safe or has potential benefits or risk factors associated with it.

Cum, or semen, is a whitish-colored fluid discharged from the tip of the penis and may vary in taste.

But what happens when you swallow cum?

This article aims to provide you with a better understanding of your cum and some mild benefits and risks associated with it for safe sex.

Is it safe to swallow semen

Generally, it is safe to swallow semen or cum during sexual intercourse.

Semen consists of the following:

• Citric acid
• Zinc 
• Magnesium
• Calcium
• Ascorbic acid
• Fructose

Also, semen contains vitamins, enzymes, water, protein, mucus, and minerals.

However, these semen constituents are not harmful to health.

What happens if you swallow cum

Swallowing cum may give you the following benefits and have some risk factors as mentioned below:

Benefits of swallowing cum

The benefits of swallowing cum are as follows:

Mood booster

There is research that says that cum can boost mood in women.

Further, people who were directly exposed to semen showed a significant reduction in depressive symptoms.

Semen may contain some antidepressant properties, such as Endorphin, Oxytocin, and Serotonin.

Also, it can relieve stress.

Enhances sleep

Swallowing cum can improve sleep in people, as it contains Melatonin, a hormone recognized to maintain the sleep cycle.

Therefore, people may get drowsy or feel tired after swallowing cum.

Your body releases hormones, Oxytocin and Prolactin, after orgasm, or ejaculation, that cause a pleasant and relaxing feeling.

Thus, the hormonal change forms a state of drowsiness and makes you fall sound asleep.

Avoids Preeclampsia

According to a report, women who were exposed to sperm for a longer duration were less likely to be at risk of developing Preeclampsia.

Risks of swallowing cum

With numerous benefits in a row, swallowing cum may also have potential risks, as mentioned below:

Allergic reactions

Semen allergy, or Seminal Plasma Hypersensitivity (SPH), is an allergic response to the protein present in semen.

It may cause serious problems in people and may need proper medical treatment.

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Without a contraceptive method, cum may transmit infections and put you at risk of developing Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

It can transmit bacterial infections, such as Chlamydia, that can affect your throat. 

Further, it can also spread through skin-to-skin contact, such as in Herpes.

How can you have safe oral sex

To practice safe oral sex, you can follow the given tips:

• Use a condom
• Wear dental dams
• If you notice early signs, consult a doctor
• Do regular check-ups

Though you use contraceptive methods during sex, on suspecting any serious symptoms, consult a healthcare provider and seek medical treatment.

Conclusion

It is safe to swallow cum, as it contains non-harmful constituents, such as citric acid, Zinc, Magnesium, fructose, etc.

Further, swallowing cum may provide you with certain benefits, such as it can boost mood and relieve stress.

Also, semen contains Melatonin, which is responsible for the sleep cycle and may promote sleep quality in people.

It can also reduce the risk of developing Preeclampsia in women during pregnancy.

However, swallowing cum is also associated with risk factors, such as allergic reactions to proteins in semen and Sexually Transmitted Infections.

Thus, it is crucial to practice safe sex. You can use condoms and wear dental dams to prevent complications.

Also, consult a healthcare practitioner if you suspect any serious symptoms.

Frequently Asked Questions

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