Hi Dr. Yvonne,
Does water act like a spermicide if you have sex in it?
Stevie

Water is not a spermicide. While chlorine makes for a hostile environment for sperm (and latex), it will not kill sperm right away. While men who spend a lot of time in hot tubs tend to have lower sperm counts, the hot water cannot be relied upon as birth control. The general rule is – in or out of water – anytime semen is emitted in the vagina or on the vulva, there is the chance of pregnancy.

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Dr. Fulbright,
Are there any health risks or hazards associated the oral consumption of semen? Thank you so much and I hope that you have a wonderful day.
Sincerely,
—Zach

Dear Zach,
This is often a matter of debate for lovers, especially since oral sex has been misrepresented as a low risk form of sex. Anytime semen is deposited into the mouth, there is a risk of getting a sexually transmitted infection. Possible infections include gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, herpes, hepatitis B, human papilloma virus (HPV), and CMV. To reduce the risk of infection, a latex condom should be worn over the penis.

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Dear Yvonne,
I didn’t ejaculate for three weeks and the color of my fluid is now yellow. Why is that so?
Thank you.
—Wan

Dear Wan,
Changes in the color of semen can be due to a number of factors like your diet, age, and how often you ejaculate. Healthy ejaculate is typically whitish and cloudy, with colored semen indicating a possible prostate infection or sexually transmitted disease.

While the change you describe may be temporary and of no concern, it would be wisest to be medically evaluated to rule out any underlying condition. And always be sure to practice safe sex.

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Dear Yvonne,
I masturbate daily. Will this affect my sperm count in any way?
—Anonymous

Dear Anonymous,
Self-pleasuring to the point of emission on a daily basis does not reduce your sperm count. Research actually indicates that it may, in fact, increase a man’s virility. In producing ejaculation, a male’s testes produce and store sperm continuously from the time he hits puberty.

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What is it about the length of time between sexual encounters for men that makes their orgasm more powerful or not?

—Gabe

Whether they’ve had one or many orgasms during sex, men require a refractory period after sex prior to becoming aroused again. This down time is vital to him being able to, sooner or later, experience arousal, erection and climax all over again.

For many men, the longer it has been since the last time they had an orgasm, the more powerful the orgasm during their next sex session. Their emission is likelier to come faster as well. Possible reasons for this reaction include the release of pent-up sexual tension, the fact that he has been more easily stimulated since it has been a while, and his body’s eagerness to ejaculate since it’s had plenty of time to replenish his semen load.  

Dr. Yvonne Kristín Fulbright is a sex educator, relationship expert, columnist and founder of Sexuality Source Inc. She is the author of several books including, “Touch Me There! A Hands-On Guide to Your Orgasmic Hot Spots.”