Warning: The Embarrassing Bodies website contains images of an explicit medical nature and nudity in a medical context.

Click Continue to proceed or Back for other Channel 4 programmes about health and wellbeing.

Video

Body Check: Semen

When men ejaculate, the purpose of their semen is probably the last thing on their minds, but it can serve a very important role in spotting changes in your well being. In this video, Dr Christian discusses what changes to look out for in your semen.

Usually, semen is a white or off white fluid that within about 30 minutes turns runny and clear. Any changes in colour or smell could be a sign of something more serious.

Semen will usually have a chlorine type smell, but a strong foul smelling ejaculation could be a sign of infection. Yellow or green tinged semen could also indicate infections and red or brown semen can highlight prostate problems.

The amount of semen produced varies from man to man. However, recurring low levels of watery semen could indicate a condition called retrograde ejaculation and though not harmful, it can cause fertility problems.

If you spot any of these changes contact your GP.

We want to hear about your findings, so please click the link below and add your results to our national survey.

Did you find this useful? YesYes NoNo

564 of 770 people said they found this useful

Comments

You can share your experiences and thoughts with other Embarrassing Bodies site-users below. Comments are reviewed before they are published.
Please note: Unfortunately Channel 4 cannot respond to individual inquiries. If you have any concerns, you can check out the Channel 4 Health site or NHS Choices, but ultimately it is always best to check with a health professional.

I started masturbating after I had my wet dream, and ever since then i masturbate often. however i wanted to see what it was like to have another wet dream, but i can't seem to stop masturbating. how do i stop and how often do men have wet dreams?

I Masturbate ALOT, like every day, sometimes more than 3 times in one night, i also tend to sometimes last like 2 hours or 1 minute or less, i watch alot of porn and stuff too, (i'm 18) and when i ejaculate, it's half white, and half clear, am i addicted to sex or something?
i've been watching porn since i was like 12 i think, i've also had in the space of 3 years about 19 or so sexual partners, all unprotected, ive never caught an STD either, i seem to just really like sex, is this normal for a guy like myself? it does get hard in keeping girlfriends though etc sadly, some help on this topic would help me alot, thanks

i have a watery sperm pls help but i like mistibation

hi, i had a surgery 4 years ago,Hydrocele , on my left testicle, and when I masturbate my sperm is white at beginning but then it goes yellow and watery and I can see sth like… rice but gelly … in it, I am virgin.I hope is not from my surgery, I am confused, any advice will be appreciated. Cheers!

Hello, i would just like to now that since the last 6-7 years, i'v masterbated often, and has got that i do this every over day, my sperm looks healthy i think, sometimes runny, but collour ok. but now i'm worried that i might be doing arm, as i would like to have a family very soon. and i don't want to be makin myself unfertile. Please could you advise me. Many thanks

Hello,I masturbate almost daily beacause of my addicted to sex.My sperm is watery and and i know this is the result of constant ejaculation.I need answers to the following questions:
If i can still be fertile or can loose my fertilty throgh this mode.
If there is any fruits or food that is adviseable for me to be eaten to regain my normal thick sperm.Please i need advise as am getting married soon and would need a baby.

hi, im 25 and have been experiencing some pains on my testicles. it is a very sharp pain that comes and goes. i have been feeling it for maybe 2 years now and have visited the GP and have neen to testicle scan but they cant find not problem. sometime when i go to the toilet after experiencing this pain, my urine also changes, it seems like it has got some white colour mixed with it. my semen colour has also changed to more like yellowy colour. what could be the problem?

Hello
I masturbate ussually every other day, sometimes less, and its normally all ok, but ive had on occations where nothing comes out, i still feel the pleasure, where when something should, but nothing does, what could this mean?

Hi there, im a 23 year old male, i was in hospital for a week two years ago with what started as clymidia and developed epidimyitus. since then ive produced a very thick yellow semem and largish jelly like lumps in and will once in a blue moon so very clear and runny, cant remember when it was white, also recently my right testicle has started to hurt just before ejaculation then goes straight after, testicle has always been sensitive since the hospital but this seems to all be differrent things at different times, any ideas?

im really horny all the time, i masturbate alot and i have even done this at school just to full fill my urge what should i do? i still pruduce lots of cum and its all healthy and white im just wondering why im so horny 24/7? im only 13




This will be published. Surnames, nicknames or usernames are not allowed


Your email address will be kept confidential and will NOT be published - it is only being collected here in case Channel 4 were to need to contact you in relation to your comment.


Please don't swear or be rude in your comments, as they will not be added to the site. Please do not use your full name when posting comments. If in doubt, refer to the community guidelines

By posting on this website you are agreeing to abide by our community guidelines


More Like This

  1. Soreness on the penis consultation

    Consultation: Soreness on the Penis

    A patient is examined for soreness around his penis

  2. Second adult circumcision consultation

    Consultation: Second Adult Circumcision

    Dr Jessen examines a patient in need of a new circumcision

  3. Peyronie's disease consultation

    Consultation: Peyronie's Disease

    Dr Jessen examines a patient with peyronie's disease

  4. Penile spot

    Quick Health Advice: Penis Spots

    Dr Christian discusses how to check for penile spots and what warning signs to look out for.

  5. Painful Penis

    Consultation: Painful Penis

    Dr Jessen treats a patient whose pleasures in life have been severely curtailed by a problem penis.

  6. Prostate Cancer

    Consultation: Prostate Cancer

    Dr Jessen treats a patient whose Prostate Cancer has worsened in recent months and must now consider the remova…

  7. Chlamydia Response Video

    Doctor Responses: Chlamydia

    Dr Christian answers your most frequently asked questions about Chlamydia.

  8. Feet Body Check with Dr Christian Jessen

    Body Check: Feet

    Dr Christian talks about common foot conditions and the importance of checking your feet.

  9. Mole Body Check with Dr Christian Jessen

    Body Check: Moles

    Dr Christian talks about how to check your moles for potentially dangerous changes.

  10. Stool Body check with Dr Christian Jessen

    Body Check: Stools

    Dr Christian describes what different shapes and colours of poo can tell you about your state of health.

  11. Sweat Body check with Dr Christian Jessen

    Body Check: Sweat

    Dr Christian explains the importance of knowing your sweat levels and keeping well hydrated.

  12. Tongue Body check with Dr Christian Jessen

    Body Check: Tongue

    Dr Christian talks about tongue abnormalities and how to check for bad breath.

  13. Urine Body check with Dr Christian Jessen

    Body Check: Urine

    Dr Christian talks about potential health problems that can be spotted from checking your urine.

  14. Am I Normal - Penis

    Am I Normal Penis

    Dr Dawn Harper discusses what is and isn't normal when it comes to penis size and shape. Includes discussion wi…


Important Notice

The information provided on this website (including any NHS Choices medical information) is for use as information or for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical care by a qualified doctor or other qualified healthcare professional. We do not warrant that any information included within this site will meet your health or medical requirements. This Embarrassing Bodies site does not provide any medical or diagnostic services so you should always check with a health professional if you have any concerns about your health.


If you want to embed our videos in your site, read our embedding T&Cs here


Advertisement