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Main Topic: Semen volume (load size) and factors that influence it. The article discusses supplements that claim to increase semen volume and whether they are effective and safe.
Key Points:
Normal Semen Volume: 1.25 milliliters to 5 milliliters is considered typical.
What Doesn’t Affect Semen Volume: Desire, sexual abilities, or masculinity.
What Does Affect Semen Volume:
Age: Semen volume naturally decreases with age due to declining testosterone production and other aging factors.
Frequency of Ejaculation: More frequent ejaculation leads to lower volume.
Hydration: Dehydration can decrease semen volume. Medications: Certain medications can affect semen volume.
Underlying medical conditions: Some medical conditions can impact semen production.
Semen Analysis: The only real way to know your semen volume is through a semen analysis, which is usually only performed to gain information about fertility markers (like sperm count) and involves ejaculating into a cup.
Supplements: The article discusses supplements that claim to increase semen volume,but it also consults with urologists to determine their effectiveness and safety.
People/organizations Mentioned:
Dr. Schlegel: Urologist
Joshua Gonzalez, MD: Board-trained urologist, sexual medicine specialist, and co-founder of Popstar.
Tara Suwinyattichaiporn, PhD: Sex and relationship expert, associate professor at California State University, and host of the luvbites podcast.
Justin Houman, M.D.: Board-certified urologist, hormone health, sexual health, and fertility specialist, and Senior Medical Advisor at Cake.
Ro: A sexual health pharmaceutical and supplement company.
International Society for Sexual Medicine
Cake: Sexual wellness platform
Popstar: Supplement line of products geared to address sexual health concerns, including semen volume.
Products Mentioned:
Semen volume enhancers/boosters (over-the-counter supplements)
Ro products
Popstar products
Cake products
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