Allergies Part II

 

Well, it appears Blogger is at it again. It seems I'm unable to leave comments at some blogs. Six's, for instance, would only allow me to leave it as Anonymous; every other option was greyed out. Gabriel's won't allow me to comment at all - just keeps sending me in circles telling me to "Sign in to Google" when, obviously, I'm already signed in. Larry's required me to use my name and the UR for this blog. Xersex's treated me the same. Oy. 

When researching Friday's post on semen allergy, it led me to even more weirdness on the subject.

Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrom (POIS) can affect some people in even more insidious ways. Whereas we can become allergic to our own or someone else's cum, these symptoms are strictly of our own body's reaction to the orgasm --- whether our skin is in direct contact with cum or not. According to the POIS report at NIH-National Library of Medicine, the symptoms can cause men to avoid even masturbation.

Patients with POIS "reported a rapid onset of flu-like symptoms, such as feverishness, extreme fatigue, and burning eyes after ejaculation followed by more cognitive disturbances such as concentration difficulties and particularly an irritated mood (1). These symptoms disappeared after 3 to 7 days. However, all these complaints returned in the same severity after they ejaculated again. As a result, they refrained from sexual activity in order to avoid to becoming ill again. "

The rapid onset of symptoms led researchers to suspect an immunological problem.

"As the symptoms of POIS occurred rather immediately after ejaculation Waldinger and Schweitzer (1) postulated that POIS was caused by an immunological process, as only the immune system is capable of inducing very rapid and serious physical and mental symptoms."

Though there is no cure, there appears to be available treatment. According to Science Direct (citing the above report),

"Treatment recommendations have included antihistamines, benzodiazepines, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, and CNS stimulants."

They then expounded:

"We here report a new successful treatment of POIS by raising the serum testosterone ... via subcutaneous injections of human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG)." 

Or, just like treating the skin allergy: Injections of semen. But the only drawback here is the treatment must continue or symptoms will return.

No one wants to be miserable after an orgasm. And not ejaculating increases the risk of prostate cancer.

If you experience any of the above symptoms after sex, go see your doctor.

And get back to the happy place.

Allergic to My Own Jizz?

 

"I get red splotches if my jizz gets on me. It can itch like hell. so I clean up as soon after I shoot. I try not to get any on my hands or dick while I stroke or I';m scratching all the time. WTF is this about? This is kind of recent maybe the last months I guess. Am I suddenly allergic to my own jizz? "

It is indeed possible to be allergic to your own semen. The allergy, which affects more women than men --- maybe because men don't report it unless symptoms are really bad --- is called Human Seminal Plasma Hypersensitivity (HSP) and is a reaction to the normal proteins in most men's semen. When you are allergic to your own, it is called Post-Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS).

Why the name change? I haven't a clue.

 According to the Healthline article, "How to Identify and Treat Semen Allergy" getting cum on your skin can cause a myriad of symptoms anywhere your skin comes in contact with it.

In addition to the one you describe: Burning, swelling, pain, hives. And worse.

"In severe cases, anaphylaxis is possible. Anaphylaxis symptoms typically appear within minutes of exposure and require immediate medical attention.

Anaphylaxis symptoms include:

• difficulty breathing
• wheezing
• swollen tongue or throat
• rapid, weak pulse
• dizziness or fainting
• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea"

And, yep, it can develop at any time. Women report symptoms developing in their 30s, so it wouldn't be unusual for men to have the same delayed reactions.

The good news is, there is something you can do about it. The usual response from doctors is to use condoms even to masturbate (in order to isolate your hands).

Sadly, that doesn't help your cock. And you probably don't want to be walking around scratching your crotch all the time.

But a longer in-office treatment is available known as subcutaneous water-diluted semen therapy. Over a period of months, your doctor will dilute your cum with water and inject it. 

Each injection decreases the amount of water, and gradually the reaction will subside.

And you can go back to jacking off without worrying about where you point your cock when you cum.

Allergic to Cum II

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." 

"Postorgasmic illness syndrome (POIS) is a syndrome in which men have chronic physical and cognitive symptoms immediately following ejaculation in the absence of a local genital reaction. The symptoms last for up to a week." You can read more here: Postorgasmic illness syndrome - Wikipedia

Now, that would be a true problem.

Allergic to Cum

"My buddy's girlfriend says she's allergic to cum. Is that a thing? He says she always want him to get her off but she won't return the favor. She won't jack him or suck him off, and absolutely no fucking. Is this some bogus way to put him off rather than getting him off?"

Oh, it's a thing, all right. It's a form of contact dermatitis - a rash develops that can burn, itch, and be downright painful.

Sperm allergy, sometimes called semen allergy or seminal plasma hypersensitivity, is a rare allergic reaction to proteins found in a man's semen. It mostly affects women. Some common symptoms of sperm allergy are redness, swelling, pain, itching, and a burning sensation in the vaginal area. - ISSM

Remember, medicine has long thought that unejaculated semen is actually toxic to men and is at least partly responsible for prostate cancer. So, it shouldn't surprise anyone that it could cause adverse reactions in some women.

Suggest to your friend that he use a condom - even if he's just looking for a hand job.

If she still refuses to get him off after he's taken care of her needs.... Well, it may not seem fair, but men have been doing this to women for centuries. That doesn't make it right, I know. But, if sex is important to him, he's tired of going home and jacking off...

he needs to find a partner who isn't allergic to cum.