Ever wanted to know more about spunk? Here are 20 facts about spunk you may not have known!
- Semen Speed: Ejaculation can propel semen at speeds up to 28 miles per hour, like a tiny rocket launch!
- Tiny Volume: The average ejaculation is about a teaspoon (2–5 milliliters), but it packs a punch.
- Sperm Minority: Only 1–5% of semen is actually sperm; the rest is a nutrient-rich fluid mix.
- Prostate Perk: Frequent ejaculation might lower prostate cancer risk by flushing out harmful substances.
- Happy Hormones: Ejaculation releases dopamine and oxytocin, giving a natural mood boost.
- Sleepy Time: Post-ejaculation prolactin makes you drowsy, perfect for a post-orgasm nap.
- Calorie Zapper: Sexual activity with ejaculation burns a few calories per minute, like a mini workout.
- Sperm Marathon: Sperm can survive up to 5–7 days in the female body, waiting for their chance.
- Refractory Range: The “cooldown” period after ejaculation can last from minutes to hours, longer with age.
- Mood Lifter? Some say semen has antidepressant-like compounds, though it’s a bit controversial.
- Ancient Energy: Old cultures thought semen held a man’s “life force,” inspiring retention practices.
- NoFap Fans: Some guys skip ejaculation to boost focus and energy, claiming it supercharges them.
- Sweet Semen: Semen contains fructose, a sugar that fuels sperm on their swim.
- Heart Helper: Regular ejaculation through sex may reduce the risk of heart issues.
- Backward Flow: Retrograde ejaculation sends semen into the bladder instead of out—surprise!
- Rare Allergies: Some people are allergic to semen, causing itching or swelling after contact.
- Age Factor: Younger guys ejaculate more often than older men, who slow down over time.
- Sperm Army: One ejaculation can release 15–200 million sperm, but only one wins the race.
- Cultural Views: Some societies see ejaculation outside procreation as taboo, shaping sexual norms.
- Evolution’s Game: Ejaculation evolved to outcompete rival sperm, with faster swimmers winning.
