Ready for another surprise? Males can be allergic to their own semen.
It's extremely rare, but it happens. Called Postorgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS), it causes flu-like symptoms immediately after ejaculation, and (in some cases) cognitive symptoms that can last as long as a week.
"If you exhibit flu-like symptoms immediately after ejaculation, it's possible you may be allergic to your own semen, according to a [2011] article by Reuters in the Times. ... In one study, 33 Dutch men who were diagnosed with POIS were given a skin-prick test with a diluted form of the their own semen - a standard allergy test."
Now, that would be a true problem.
8 comments:
A problem indeed!
Allergic to my own cum!?!?!? I would REALLY BE in trouble then.
I sneeze after orgasm, about 30 to 60 seconds later. I do not feel ill. Is this a form of POIS?
Fortunately, it is rare. I look forward to reading the third chapter of this saga.
Hugs and bisous, my darlings Jean and Pat.
Not good. I also bet it's often not diagnosed correctly. But at least it's worth a test. I need to start building an Ark! Rain, rain.
Hugs and bisous Pat and French Patrick.
Oh the fun I could have with the phrase "skin prick test"!
@ Anon - If this happens after every ejaculation....while I can't say for certain, I would suspect that, yes, it is a mild form of POIS.
Allergic to my own cum!?!?!? I would REALLY BE in trouble then.
for sure!
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