There is a widespread myth about male ejaculation – that the larger the result, the more virile the man must be. There is also the question of how much enjoyment he got from the sexual experience, as many people equate the amount or thickness of the ejaculate with sexual excitement. These myths can leave a man feeling rather self-conscious and unsure about his own body, which is quite the shame. So let’s address these myths and get down to the truth of the matter of penis health and male ejaculation.
Dispelling the Myths
Male ejaculate is made up of sperm, which are floating in other secretions, such as amino acids, citric acids, fructose, potassium, zinc, phosphorylcholine, prostaglandin, and a variety of enzymes. This makeup is not the same for every man. Some men might have more of one particular “ingredient” while others might have less. These changes in the makeup of the semen can affect how it looks – the color, the volume, the viscosity, and even the way it moves out of the body. (And here’s a fun fact: what a man eats can easily change the flavor of the semen, making it taste salty or bitter or even quite sweet.)
Given that, let’s take a look at the myths of male ejaculation:
Myth #1: How much he ejaculates determines his virility.
This is a damaging myth because it ties everything about a man to the amount of fluid he produces during an orgasm. The truth is that most men create between 3ml and 5ml of fluid during each ejaculation, though some might produce more or less. Any amount is perfectly normal. (Though a man who produces none at all each time should definitely speak with a physician about why that might be happening.)
In addition, it’s important to consider other factors as well. The amount of semen might depend upon how long it has been since a man last ejaculated, how long he has played with a partner (or with himself) before having an orgasm, how often he ejaculates, the kind of food he has been eating, and many other issues. Given this, it is impossible to say that a man should produce a certain amount in order to be “virile” or manly.
Myth #2: The more ejaculate, the more fun he had in bed.
This myth can be damaging to couples and to a partner’s psyche, because it suggests that if a man doesn’t ejaculate copious amounts, he didn’t have a good time. The truth is that a man might produce a little, a lot, or none at all! And that is no indication whatsoever of the levels of pleasure he reached during the sexual act.
In fact, it’s entirely possible for a man to experience the pleasurable feeling of an orgasm but produce no seminal fluid at all. This happens because the process of ejaculation and the sensation of orgasm are actually two entirely different processes – it just feels as though they are the same because they tend to happen at the same time.
Maintaining Penis Health and Healthy Male Ejaculation
It is important to remember that no matter what a man’s semen might be like, what matters is that his penis is healthy. That can be achieved through eating the right foods, exercising to keep blood flow up, and using an excellent penis health creme (health professionals recommend Man 1 Man Oil, which has been clinically proven safe and mild for skin) on a regular basis. A good crème will contain important nutrients, such as vitamins A, C, D and E. It will also include Shea butter, which is a must for anyone who wants smooth, supple skin that can stand the test of rigorous sexual activity.
