More than you'd think, according to New Scientist (via EurekAlert):
Seminal fluid is regarded as primarily a carrier agent for sperm. It is thought to increase sperm motility and strength but not actually affect the woman's body. Indeed, IVF clinics rinse the semen from sperm and discard it. But now Rebecca Burch, at the State University of New York at Oswego, has found some intriguing compounds in semen.
In particular, hormones. Some found in semen, such as follicle stimulating hormone, luteinising hormone and estradiol, are known to induce ovulation. FSH actually causes the egg to ripen and burst out of the ovary. Others, such as human chorionic gonadotropin and human placental lactogen have a role in maintaining pregnancy.
I got nuthin'.
Posted by: CraigC | August 02, 2006 at 09:14 PM
Yeah, but it only works if you swallow it.
Posted by: prairie biker | August 02, 2006 at 09:32 PM
I would like to know who's funding Rebecca Burch's research grant. I suspect Oil of Olay.
Posted by: JWebb | August 02, 2006 at 10:02 PM
Not Cornhusker's Lotion?
Posted by: gail | August 02, 2006 at 10:21 PM
Semen is also high in oxytocin which helps in effacement pre-delivery. In other words, if she's ready to pop, do what you did to get that kid in there and it'll help get the kid out.
Posted by: Rob B. | August 02, 2006 at 11:58 PM
(sniff) Rob, that was so poetic...
Posted by: Julie | August 03, 2006 at 05:32 AM
I said - Cum! Huh – Good God y’all
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
Say it again ...
Cum! Whoa, Lord
What is it good for
Absolutely nothing
Listen to me…
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