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Semen-no two samples are exactly alike
While “Chunky,” “Lumpy,” and “Clumpy” all sound like characters from a bad porno, you have nothing to worry about. These are perfectly normal semen consistencies and are not a sign of a sexually transmitted infection.
Remember when you were a little kid and learned that no two snowflakes are identical? Think of semen (a.k.a. cum, ejaculate) the same way–it varies from guy to guy depending on diet, biology, exercise, body temperature, and recent ejaculations. The taste can even vary depending on if he’s a smoker, or whether he’s taking medications or drugs, including alcohol.
“Normal” semen can be thick and stringy, gooey and clumpy, thin and drippy, or a combination of any of those. And in most cases, semen can be described as “milky” in color—white to yellowish-gray, and anywhere from opaque to almost transparent.
Thicker ejaculate may just mean it’s high in protein—this type of consistency causes the semen to stay high in the vagina, increasing chances of fertilization.
If at any point your boyfriend begins to feel pain during ejaculation, or unusual discharge or odor, he should make an appointment to be on the safe side. Otherwise, have fun!
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