Conditions
Human Seminal Plasma Hypersensitivity
If you’re a woman diagnosed with Human Seminal Plasma Hypersensitivity, you might find yourself screaming to the Gods: “Why couldn’t I just have a peanut allergy?!” This is because HSPH is an overly complicated way of saying that you’re allergic to sex – or, to be more precise, semen. Allergic reactions may begin to occur within five to thirty minutes after intercourse, and could include genital itching, burning, and swelling. However, there is some good news. Firstly, it’s a rare condition. In fact, there have only been 100 confirmed cases. And secondly, desensitisation therapy (including administering allergy shots containing small doses of the male partner’s semen) requires the afflicted woman and her partner to have sex at least two or three times a week. ‘Every cloud…’ and all that.
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when i have sex my sperm is full of yellow jelly is this normal as it as been worrying me
in response to A – I found this website contemplating the same diagnosis. After givging oral sex i also feel unwell, i dont feel sick just very bloated and feel the need to use the bathroom everytime. However i experience this about an hour after performing oral sex rather than the next day.
I have had 2 partners in the last fourteen years. The first time I noticed any soreness after sex, I had thrush symptoms and so didn't associate the soreness to being an allegic reaction,although it took weeks to clear, also had reaction to condoms with spermacidal coating. It did eventually go,but it took months and months before I could have sex without the soreness. I have just started a new relationship and I have immediatly had a reaction, its is distressing and painful and lasts for days at a time. I never had any of these problems when I was younger. Will more regular sex be the answer ? Will grow out of it as before.
@ M: Your balls don't disappear, they just hug the root of your penis, which is normal. Unless there are unpleasant sensations (such as pain) involved, you've got nothing to worry.
@ unnamed person: If you have food allergies or drug allergies, have your boyfriend avoid those allergens as it's possible to transfer some via sperm. Other than that, use condom if you're worried.
@ lp and Hayley: Sounds like a bad infection infection, go see a doctor immediately!
@ Chloe: I presume you're allergic to latex, not condoms as such. There are fabulous non-latex condoms out there. Durex makes good ones. Just check around nearby stores or farmacists, they're sure to stock some.
When I have sex and I ejaculate my 'balls ' disappear from their sac. This is embarrasing aswell as slightly worrying me… please help!
I have had this with ALL of my sexual partners apart from my current bf of 1 year!
All would be fine with my previous partners untill about a six months to a year in, then it would appear that i thier sperm would dissagree with me!
I'm very scared for my new partner as we have an amazing sex life but this may all change in the next coming months… could it be a pattern? am i allergic? PLEASE HELP!
i have watery discharge every now and then, i cannot think what it is. i know its not bv as they treated that they said it might be kolicytosis due to the pill so is it necessary to to have the operation they have given me?
when i masterbate and sperms comes out there is thick lumps and hard stuff any ideas\what it is
God now i'm really confused!! I suffer from very bad thrush but i also get swelling, burning and soreness after sex. I don't know what i have now!
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