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What Causes Bad Odor In Semen?
Hi Doctor, I had sex with my partner for the first time Wednesday night and his semen smelled....fishy..He left I took a bath and the next morning the smell was driving me crazy...I douche and it s still there, douched again today and still there a little..What in the world is it? I never had this problem before and never from previous man
Tue, 22 Mar 2016
Hello dear,
Understand your concern.
Semen smell depend on person diet, body' s nature and genetics of patients.
If your cum smells like chlorine and bleach, there is nothing to worry about.
If it smells bitter because you have just had alcohol or you smoke a lot, just ditch these two things.
But Fishy odor is not normal:
Sometimes, men and their partners report that the semen smells foul and strong and fishy. This is not something normal. As mentioned above, foods and liquids may have an effect on the smell of your ejaculate but they will never make them smell fishy. So, if the smell is foul and fishy, it is probably time to consult a doctor.
Foul smells are usually associated with infections of the prostrate gland or other organs of the male reproductive system. If the smell is accompanied with a change in color of the ejaculate to red, brown, yellow or green, you definitely have an infection. It is time to consult a physician and get a diagnosis done.
Take following advice:
1. Use condoms
2. Maintain personal hygiene, wash penis area after sex, remove segma that is deposited under foreskin
3. spread a sweet aroma in the bedroom by lighting scented candles or using incense and room sprays.
It will not only help mask the smell of your ejaculate but also increase the arousal levels of your partner.
Hope this may help you.
Wish you great time.
Best regards.
Dr. Sagar
Understand your concern.
Semen smell depend on person diet, body' s nature and genetics of patients.
If your cum smells like chlorine and bleach, there is nothing to worry about.
If it smells bitter because you have just had alcohol or you smoke a lot, just ditch these two things.
But Fishy odor is not normal:
Sometimes, men and their partners report that the semen smells foul and strong and fishy. This is not something normal. As mentioned above, foods and liquids may have an effect on the smell of your ejaculate but they will never make them smell fishy. So, if the smell is foul and fishy, it is probably time to consult a doctor.
Foul smells are usually associated with infections of the prostrate gland or other organs of the male reproductive system. If the smell is accompanied with a change in color of the ejaculate to red, brown, yellow or green, you definitely have an infection. It is time to consult a physician and get a diagnosis done.
Take following advice:
1. Use condoms
2. Maintain personal hygiene, wash penis area after sex, remove segma that is deposited under foreskin
3. spread a sweet aroma in the bedroom by lighting scented candles or using incense and room sprays.
It will not only help mask the smell of your ejaculate but also increase the arousal levels of your partner.
Hope this may help you.
Wish you great time.
Best regards.
Dr. Sagar
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