Ejaculation and Male Potency
Ejaculation and Male Potency
Since the beginning of time, it seems humans have been fixated
on the beauty and power of the penis. A symbol of manhood,
strength, dominance and success, the penis and all its workings
have prominently figured in the art and imagination of cultures
worldwide. Yet all the attention given to penis size, erection
capability and lasting power are really pretty much an adjunct
to the real moment of truth: the orgasm. After all, isn't that
the real goal of all the penis-centered concern, to have bigger
and more potent climaxes?
That may explain why the spotlight has focused more recently on
ejaculation. Men are considering not only the intensity or
strength of orgasms, but how their volume of ejaculate affects
many aspects of their sexual identity and enjoyment.
Overview of ejaculation
To get a sense of the vital role of a healthy, abundant volume
of ejaculate in male pleasure, let's take a look at how male
climax works.
First, semen collects in the ejaculatory ducts during sexual
stimulation. Male orgasm happens at the peak of sexual pleasure,
when the various muscle groups contract simultaneously: rhythmic
contractions of the pubococcygeus muscle (pc muscle) occur along
with contractions of the anal sphincter, rectum and perineum,
and the ejaculatory ducts and muscles around the penis. The
contracting muscles are the key to delivering the load of semen.
The first few contractions are intense and close together,
occurring at about 0.8-second intervals. As orgasm continues,
the contractions diminish in intensity and duration and occur at
less frequent intervals.
The exact amount of ejaculate is determined by a number of
factors, including heredity, diet, overall health, frequency of
sexual activity and age. The content, however, is about the same
for all men: the ejaculate contains sperm and a long list of
components that read like a vitamin pill label: ascorbic acid
(vitamin C), calcium, chlorine, cholesterol, choline, citric
acid, creatine, fructose, glutathione, hyaluronidase, inositol,
lactic acid, magnesium, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, purine,
pyrimidine, pyruvic acid, sodium, sorbitol, vitamin B12, and
zinc. Each of these ingredients, though, represents just a tiny
amount -- and the total measure of a typical "load" is somewhere
between 1.5 ml and 5 ml. The majority of the ejaculate volume is
fluid from the prostate and the seminal vesicles.
The taste of semen varies greatly from one man to another, again
affected by diet and overall physical health. The range goes
from salty to sweet, may be bitter or mellow, and sometimes
creates a very mild "numbing" effect to the lips and tongue of
the taster. The taste can be deliberately changed, according to
a number of online and physician's sources.
Healthy ejaculate will appear either translucently whitish or
greyish to opaque white. Men who've had a vasectomy will have
lighter, more translucent semen, devoid of the typical 15 to 20
million sperm of a usual ejaculation. Though a variety of
textures and appearances are within the healthy range, most
people equate very white, dense and more voluminous ejaculate
with a healthier and more potent male.
Influences on ejaculation volume
When should a man be concerned about his volume and potency?
Sometimes a dramatic decrease in ejaculate volume may indicate
blockage of one of the ejaculatory ducts. Duct obstruction is
diagnosed by prostate ultrasound. Other possible causes of
decreased volume include retrograde ejaculation or a long-term
infection of the prostate (chronic prostatitis). Decreased semen
volume may simply be a normal part of aging and may not
necessarily result in decreased fertility.
If there is concern about the amount, appearance and texture of
the ejaculate, it may be advisable to consider semen testing by
a qualified physician. The standard semen analysis measures
semen volume and pH, microscopically analyses for debris and
agglutination, assesses sperm concentration and morphology,
counts sperm leukoctyes and identifies immature germ cells.
Usually this is carried out after two to seven days of sexual
abstinence, on a semen sample collected at the doctor's office.
The physician will probably also wish to conduct tests to rule
out urinary infection, gonorrhea and chlamydia.
In many cases, the semen analysis yields results that are
technically within the "normal" range, yet men may still feel
dissatisfied with the contracting power of orgasms, the volume
and appearance of their ejaculate, and their fertility. For
them, and for men who simply wish to experience the added
confidence and pleasure of higher semen volume, there is an
excellent natural preparation known as Semenax