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In recent years, the consumption of semen and its use for "aesthetic" purposes has circulated on social media, forums, and alternative beauty platforms as a practice with benefits for women's health. These claims, however, are usually based more on popular beliefs and anecdotes than on solid scientific studies.
From a nutritional point of view, semen contains small amounts of proteins, fructose, enzymes, and minerals such as zinc and magnesium. However, these concentrations are minimal and do not represent a significant contribution to the human diet. Science does not support the idea that its consumption improves the general health, mood, or immune system of women.
Some popular theories suggest that semen could positively influence emotional well-being due to the presence of hormones such as oxytocin or serotonin. However, there are no conclusive studies that demonstrate that these substances, when ingested, produce measurable psychological effects.
The perception of well-being is usually more related to the emotional context, intimacy, and consent in the relationship than to the fluid itself.
In the aesthetic field, semen has been promoted as a “natural” ingredient for the skin, especially in homemade face masks. It is attributed with moisturizing or rejuvenating properties due to its protein content. Even so, dermatologists warn that there is no scientific evidence to support these benefits and that its topical application can cause irritation, allergic reactions, or skin infections.
