effects of semen without any of the negative side effects (STDs and pregnancy).

I have heard of the anti-depressant effects of semen before.

What a shame that such a noted scientist is cowed into quiting his post for merely referring to this in an informal article.

I don't get the impression that he was condoning unsafe sex which is presumably what his detractors are insinuating.

I saw that news story, and I found it to be fascinating. I had read reports of other studies that claimed semen had beneficial effects on women, but to be honest, I scoffed at them since none of them could provide any scientific theories to explain their observations. What the writes suggest in this article actually makes some sense though, and really gives some food for thought. Ah, to live in a perfect world where STD's were not a threat.....

Plus it helps her sleep better. Or, perhaps that's just from the activity before the semen.

Great point the article makes. There are some; those who pooh pooh the interdependence of the sexes, particularly in having and raising children (some feminists), and those who want to make the act of sex purely about physical pleasure while divorcing it from procreation (some circle of adult entertainment), who do not want any discussion of the above.

depression from turning their anger inward. He does his best to give a person good or justifiable targets for turning that anger outward!

Of course I'm being facetious about the justifiable targets, but I do think much of this need, by some people, to have someone set up straw-men for them to rant at, is a strategy to stave off states of depression.

The "women's groups" that objected have mostly morphed into two groups over the years- 1. Activists lesbians or 2. Anti-male/ "men as oppressors" proponents.

Of course, the two agendas aren't mutually exclusive, and both groups promote their POV vehemently.  To either group, the mere mention that having a man in one's life could somehow beneficial to a woman, or enrich her life, goes against all their core values.  Because it implies that the female-centric world to which they aspire might not be perfect after all.

My ex-wife used to think she was a feminist until she actually started looking closely at what NOW had become and realized it no longer represented her or any of the women she knew.  Unfortunately, most women don't take the time, and just assume that if you're a woman they must be promoting your best interests.

Very interesting reading from a peer reviewed medical journal on the effects of semen.

groups who would still keep us in the dark sexually if they had their way - which, in this case, they did.

I promise to do my part!
PS:  did you notice the reference to the "Beck Depression Inventory?"  I had no idea Glenn Beck was connected to semen and depression, but now it all makes sense.  He's kind of a scumbag and he makes me depressed.

The active anti-depressant has not been identified, but semen contains many potentially psychotropic compounds that are readily absorbed via the mucous membranes of the vaginal lining.

Which means I guess that holding his cum in your mouth long enough might also work, as well as taking it up the nose or ass.  Or maybe in the eye.  But of course herpes and AIDS and HPV and other viruses get in all these ways too.  And honestly, girls, isn't it annoying getting jizz in your eye or nose?

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I would happily volunteer to be the donor in such a study!!


PS..."But of course herpes and AIDS and HPV and other viruses get in all these ways too." What sort of half-assed BS have you been swallowing!? Seriously, one has a MUCH better chance of being struck by lightning than catching an STD like you describe. How many people do you know who have been a victim of either event?

from a non-medical peer reviewer ......... aka a fellow pooner ......... LOL

Just thought I'd pass along this anecdotal report of using semen to relieve heartburn.

Re: Benefits of Birdwatching

I used to know a girl (not a provider) that LOVED to swallow. One day when I came over, she had heartburn. After she swallowed, she swears that her heartburn went away instantly. We tested this theory 3 other times over the next year or so. Every time, she swore it was like clockwork. True story. Lucky for ME, she suffered from Acid Reflux.

So there you go, ladies. Spooge: The natural Antacid!

Well, hmmmm....  Actually two different houses I have lived in have been struck by lightning and burnt.  But the lightning didn't actually strike me...  So I guess that count is zero.

As for herpes and AIDS and other viral STDs...  OK, I guess that count for me personally is zero too.  But come back and talk to me after YOU have watched friends die of AIDS or watched your wife agonize and feel guilty because she has to have a C-section to protect the baby from her severe herpes.

If what I think is BS, then it's dangerous BS, because I teach medical students.

Yea -- you're right: STD viruses generally have a difficult time penetrating intact epidermal layers.  Unless you have broken skin, the transmission rates are very low.

But viruses CAN cross intact mucous membranes.  It's why you can catch the cold or flu even if someone doesn't sneeze into your broken ass.

But since you're not going to believe me, here's the results of a quick google search.  I love the language on this one: http://www.gmfa.org.uk/sex/hivandaids/how-hiv-is-transmitted

These might impress you slightly more:

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21284901
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21109065

This is a particularly relevant one: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18361848

Anyway, my original point was that if the psychotropic substance in semen can get in, then so can probably other stuff.  I didn't want depressed people to necessarily start gargling with jizz, assuming it was safe because they weren't taking it lower down.

Too bad, because I enjoy a BBBJ as much as the next guy.

Does it follow then that celibate priests are the least depressed people on earth?

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