• It can transmit STIs, but that depends on the health of the producer. But that covers more “is it sterile” than “is it hygienic”. It has a bunch of things that are great for sperm that are also great for many microorganisms if it’s left around. So: clean in up and dispose of it. It will quickly become a medium for all sorts of things to grow. Do not keep it in a jar with Rainbow Dash on a radiator.

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    Semen is like body waste products: it is safe to consume your own but you should not consume other’s on a daily basis.

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      It’s completely safe to swallow semen daily, where did you hear otherwise?

      Obviously, as another user noted there’s an STD concern, but as long as it’s a trusted source, I don’t know of any health issues that could come up.

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        I don’t know of any health issues that could come up.

        If you swallow cum, a baby will grow inside your stomach and you will die, because the digestive tract cannot accommodate birthing. You will explode in a fit of dead-baby diarrhea.

        Source: medecine

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      Exactly what other waste products do you think are safe to consume? In my understanding they range from “never” to “Dear God why would you ever think to do that?”

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        You can safely drink your urine and eat your feces. You can also eat cerumen or nasal mucus. It’s considered disgusting by a majority of people, yes. But it is pretty much safe.

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          Eating poop is very much NOT safe. Don’t do this kids.

          If you want a professional’s opinion check out this video (SFW). I was disgusted and very interested throughout the whole thing.