Semen

February 14, 20244min readRecent research found a species of bacteria living in semen that’s associated with infertility and has links to the vaginal microbiomeBy Andrew ChapmanHuman sperm cells fertilizing egg ovum. Semen was once assumed to be naturally microbe-free; any bacteria found in the fluid was assumed to be a sign of infection. But research over the past decade has shown that semen has its own microbial community, just like microbiomes of the gut and vagina. And now scientists have completed one of the biggest…

You've heard of the gut microbiome, and probably the vaginal microbiome: It turns out, semen can have its very own microbiome, too. Now, new research has found that it may even play a role in fertility.For most of its journey from the testes, sperm and its protective supply of seminal fluids do not typically contain bacteria. This changes once it passes microbially populated zones at the end of the penis, effectively picking up its own supply of flora.A research team led by the University of California has found a link…

Research from UCLA’s Department of Urology shows that the semen microbiome, especially microbes like Lactobacillus iners, can influence male fertility by affecting sperm motility, opening new paths for understanding and treating male infertility. A new study finds that a small group of microorganisms may be influencing sperm motility.You may have heard about the gut microbiome and its influence on a person’s overall health and well-being. It turns out that the same may hold true for the semen microbiome.According to…

Quirks and Quarks8:26These bats copulate for hours with enormous penises but without penetrationLet's say you saw an animal with long, powerful legs. You might reasonably think it was adapted for running fast. If it had broad, webbed paws, you'd assume it was a proficient swimmer, or if it had sharp, stabbing teeth, that it was a ferocious hunter.So what if you saw an animal with an impressively long, agile penis? That's what Nicolas Fasel saw after receiving an email he initially thought was spam because it came with the…

New research this week suggests that humanity’s war against insectkind has had some unintended consequences: declining sperm counts. The study, a review of the existing data, found a clear association between increased exposure to insecticides and lower sperm concentrations in adult men. The authors say that the evidence is strong enough to warrant new regulations that would reduce people’s exposure to these chemicals.What Inspired Dominic Monaghan's Performance in Moriarty?Several studies indicated that men’s average…

Kourtney Kardashian Once Shared How She Was Asked To Drink Travis Barker’s Semen For Better Conception ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Kourtney Kardashian, who is currently expecting her first baby with her musician husband Travis Barker, once in an episode of The Kardashians revealed how a doctor asked her to drink the semen of her partner four times a week to increase their chances of conceiving. Kourtney, in the episode, added that it would improve her thyroid levels. Scroll down to read the interesting details.…

‘I didn’t shoot a horse to make this record,” clarifies Matthew Herbert. “I just scoured for sounds of horses being shot and having sex … although that did get me into slightly dodgy internet territory.”The experimental electronic musician and artist may not have slain a horse for his latest record, The Horse, but he did use a skeleton of one. “I found on eBay and it only had a day left,” he recalls. “So I had to make a decision really quickly whether to go for it.” He went for it. “Then I realised I’ve got a dead horse…

NEW DELHI : Infection with the SARS-CoV-2 virus may negatively impact semen quality, according to a study…

Image: Shutterstock (Shutterstock)In a recent case study, doctors describe the unfortunate tale of a man who developed an allergy-like reaction to his own orgasms. The bizarre and rare affliction left him unable to pursue sexual and romantic relationships. But thankfully, the doctors managed to treat his problem using a simple over-the-counter antihistamine.The condition is known as postorgasmic illness syndrome, or POIS. Sufferers (almost always men) experience symptoms similar to hay fever or a flu following ejacul…

Cue the Jurassic Park theme song: Scientists in Switzerland appear to have pulled off a remarkable feat, creating sterile and seemingly healthy mice that can produce the sperm cells of a rat. These rodent chimeras weren’t able to make viable rat offspring, but the work could lead to a new method of preserving species on the brink of extinction, the team says.Scientists routinely modify the genetics of animals in the lab to conduct various experiments, even to the point of breeding mice with cells or organs that closely…