Can i use saliva as lube? 2 Facts on using saliva as lube
Men’s Health Blogs Can i use saliva as lube? 2 Facts on using saliva as lube Welcome to Dr Shahs Clinic, in this quick video we are going to answer the question ‘Can i use saliva as lube?’. We will explore the magic of combining sex with saliva (we will see how magical it is!). Jokes apart let move on to the more serious stuff. Doc, can i use saliva as lube?, this is probably the single most common question I get. Its not surprising. An estimated 40% of couples use lubricants (saliva, KY jelly) or otherwise some ridiculous flower scented concoctions. Don’t get me wrong though. Using lubes definitely adds to pleasure for most couples. I mean people use saliva while masturbating, partnered sex, mutual masturbation and what not? Lubes of various varieties are also put into the mix. Moreover, saliva as lube is utilized in men with erectile dysfunction and in women with vaginal dryness However, there are some instances where you probably do not want to use saliva as lube. The best instance being ‘when trying for a child’. Saliva can basically give your sperms a knock-out punch. Studies done as early as the 1980’s have shown that saliva reduces sperm motility by 50% within just 5 mins of exposure. Not just that, by 15 mins of coming in contact with saliva, the sperm motility basically drops to zero. This is because saliva contains numerous substances that can technically ‘kamikaze’ your sperm. So, unless you are planning to use saliva as contraception method (not the best of course) you are probably better off not using saliva a lube when trying to conceive. Moreover, their are few more studies with some interesting observations. Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call Can saliva kill sperm? Oh yeah. Saliva is a sperm terminator In a few other studies, under the light microscope, scientist’s tried placing drops of sperm and drops of saliva beside one another. What did they find? Here again, sperm motility fell withing 5 mins of exposure and in about 15 mins the total sperm motility dropped to ‘0’. Interestingly, the sperms exhibited a kind of ‘shaking movement’ when exposed to saliva (sperms can get scared as well, have some mercy) Moreover, from the context of sexual hygiene, things get a bit more serious. Say….you are single and in a ‘not so committed’ relationship (in other words you do not know if you are going to marry the person), in these specific scenarios, you better watch out for STD’s And boy oh boy, saliva does transmit STI (sexually transmitted infections). In fact saliva can transmit a variety of sexually transmitted infections. Some common infections that can spread to your partner via saliva include 1. Herpes Simplex Virus leading to genital warts 2. Gonorrhea (by kissing and oro-genital sex) 3. Chlamydia (again by oral-penile sex) Subscribe to our Newsletter A beautiful study conducted in Australia called the HIM study has shown clearly that both Gonorrhea and Chlamydia can transmit through saliva. On an average, upon stimulation, via kissing and during oro-genital sex, saliva production in a man can reach 4-5 ml per minute (similar to that of eating food or chewing) thus aiding transmission of std’s. So should you use saliva as lube during sex? Well be careful and be damn cautious. The last thing you want is to end up with a damn STD. Trust me, it takes you out. Most importantly, I am sure you do not want your partner to end up with genital ulcers or lesions post sex. is a bit unfair right? So, exercise caution and avoid using saliva as lube. Should you definitely need to use a lube, use K-Y jelly or coconut oil as lube (more so when fertility is not a goal). I hope you found this blog post on ‘can i use saliva as lube’ informative. Please do ask your questions below. This is Dr Shah, Consultant Andrologist and Sexologist. I will see you soon with another interesting post References Chow EP, Fairley CK. The role of saliva in gonorrhoea and chlamydia transmission to extragenital sites among men who have sex with men: new insights into transmission. Journal of the International AIDS Society. 2019 Aug;22:e25354. Templeton DJ, Jin F, McNally LP, Imrie JC, Prestage GP, Donovan B, Cunningham PH, Kaldor JM, Kippax S, Grulich AE. Prevalence, incidence and risk factors for pharyngeal gonorrhoea in a community-based HIV-negative cohort of homosexual men in Sydney, Australia. Sexually transmitted infections. 2010 Apr 1;86(2):90-6. Tulandi T, Plouffe Jr L, McInnes RA. Effect of saliva on sperm motility and activity. Fertility and sterility. 1982 Dec 1;38(6):721-3. Related Blogs Recent Blogs Having more doubts? Consult with our doctor Consult with Dr. Shah Leave Your Comment Cancel Reply Logged in as Dr Shah Dupesh. Log out? Δ
Can Masturbation Cause Delayed Ejaculation?
Yes – an intense or prone masturbation style can condition delayed ejaculation. A Chennai andrologist explains why, the medical causes to rule out, and how to fix it.
Does Masturbation Cause Premature Ejaculation?
Does masturbation cause premature ejaculation? Not the act — but rushed, finish-fast habits condition a fast reflex you can retrain. An andrologist explains.
Does Masturbation Cause Erection Problems?
A Chennai andrologist explains how porn-driven and compulsive masturbation cause psychogenic erectile dysfunction with a partner, why the ‘weakness’ is Dhat syndrome, and how it is treated.
Does Masturbation Cause Infertility?
A Chennai andrologist on whether masturbation causes infertility — the truth about sperm count, abstinence timing, what really lowers sperm count, and how to conceive.
How long does sex last?
Men’s Health Blogs How long does sex last? Well, this is one question I am itching to answer. Sex normally lasts anywhere from 45 seconds to 45 minutes. This shows gross extremes in time duration. However, the mean average times for most couples ranges from anywhere between 4 to 6 minutes. So, how long does sexual intercourse normally last? It depends on a multitude of factors and not just your partner’s individual capacity. Here is short video below Some of us, of course end up getting disappointed or even disgusted when a finish to early (a condition called premature ejaculation). In men who come early sex lasts less than a minute. However, in some men, ejaculation can be so delayed, sex can become tiring resulting in delayed ejaculation or even no ejaculation at all. As you correctly noticed, a women cannot find a meaningful sexual gratification with extremes of sexual time-frames. Coming too early and not coming at all are both detrimental to a healthy sexual relationship. You ideally want about 7 to 10 minutes of sexual foreplay (kissing, hugging, stimulating the breast, oro-genital stimulation) followed by about 5 minutes of penetrative sex. This of course results in a total duration of 12 to 15 minutes (which can be fun-filled and full-filling to both partners). Of course, the duration of sex can depend on how frequently you have it with your partner. Let me give you an interesting example. Say for example, you have sex frequently on an average 4 to5 per week, the duration of sex will be longer. You will notice you have more control over your ejaculation. However, in some instances you may notice that you are having intercourse only 1/month, then in these cases, because of the long abstinence, sex may not last long. Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call So, how long does sex normally last? The answer also depends on how frequently you have sex?. Consequently, the sex in some individuals will last really long since some couples engage in really loooooong foreplay. They keep at it. Suit yourself, whatever turns you on man Jokes apart healthy sexual intercourse between couples should last anywhere from 12 to 15 minutes. The median average time reported as per scientific studies is 4 to 6 minutes. Furthermore, we really do not know… Subscribe to our Newsletter Why does sex last so long? if the only objective of sexual intercourse is to have a child, sexual intercourse should be fairly simple. You take your organ, it becomes erect, then you thrust it, then immediately ejaculation happens. Pregnancy achieved. Voila!. However, you and I both know, that is not the case. So, why does sex last long or last for a specific period of time? We are yet to discover the answer from nature. All that we know for sure, is that, sex is largely pleasurable as an activity. Its good for your health and your partner’s health and as a BONUS to nature, it passes on your genes to the next generation really very well. I hope you enjoyed reading this short article. Watch this space for more interesting articles. This is Dr Shah, consultant andrologist and sexologist in chennai, and I will catch up with you soon References Corty EW, Guardiani JM. Canadian and American sex therapists’ perceptions of normal and abnormal ejaculatory latencies: How long should intercourse last?. The journal of sexual medicine. 2008 May 1;5(5):1251-6. Related Blogs Recent Blogs Having more doubts? Consult with our doctor Consult with Dr. Shah Leave Your Comment Cancel Reply Logged in as Dr Shah Dupesh. Log out? Δ
How many times masturbation can be done in day? Male Masturbation limit explained
Men’s Health Blogs How many times masturbation can be done in day? Male Masturbation limit explained Hey guys, in this quick blog post we are going to quickly go over ‘how many times masturbation can be done in day?’. We shall quickly explore the male masturbation limit. My name is Dr Shah, and I specialize in male infertility treatments and sexual health. You can also watch the video below. It summarizes everything in 4 minutes!. How many times masturbation can be done in day?? – The video has the answer First and foremost, masturbation is an age old behavior. If you look at it’s origins, well, masturbation as a behavior dates back to the Egyptian era. The God Atum, also known as the supreme god in Egyptian religious ideology is depicted to have masturbated while feeling aroused or ‘horny’ (Do gods actually feel horny?). Anyways jokes apart, the legend goes like this, Atum felt horny and masturbated. Upon the spillage of his semen 2 gods were born. Moreover, it was even a customary practice in Egypt for the pharaoh and his tribe-men to masturbate into the river to pay his respect and homage to God Atum. But, historically speaking, religions like Zoroastrianism, Christianity and Islam (relatively speaking) has largely condemned the practice of masturbation and/or masturbatory behavior. The habit of masturbation has been frequently looked down upon as something very very disgusting. Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call Furthermore, lets be honest, we are not celebrating ‘masturbatory behavior’ as some some sort of historical achievement. This is in-spite of the fact that many eminent researchers, scientists, developmental psychologists have largely stated that masturbation is a part of normal adolescent sexual development. The truth however is not as simple as it always may seem. While masturbation is and can be a part of adult normal sexual development, you have to LET GO of the habit beyond a particular time frame. Persistent teen sex fantasies combined with porn watching and masturbation is SURE SHOT DISASTER RECIPE. Furthermore, now their are recent studies with supportive evidence pointing out that masturbation as a habit can lead to masturbation addiction, porn addiction and other aberrant practices. Furthermore, the overall sexual satisfaction scores derived from masturbation is very very less compared to penetrative sexual intercourse with a partner. So, how many times masturbation can be done in day? Well, Sorry to disappoint you folks. I personally cannot recommend masturbation at all. The only exception to the rule is that, suppose you are all alone (by choice) masturbation very occasionally to release sexual tension may be done. Once again, I believe this is a better sexual outlet versus having casual sex with unknown individuals. Since their is a very real risk of sexually transmitted disease. Masturbation done very occasionally may help reduce the risk of STD infection and other high risk sexual behavior. Furthermore, with practice you can slowly change and quit the masturbatory habit by keeping your mind busy with other activities. It definitely helps in the long run. Subscribe to our Newsletter It’s a very stupid thing to state that ‘its okay to masturbate 5 times per week or even 1 or 2 times per day’. I have very heard many eminent doctors speak this (very sad indeed). Try to avoid masturbation, in my experience as a andrologist and sexologist, I have met close to 9000 patients who have clearly stated they feel quite disgusted with masturbation. Over 85 to 90 percent of patients do not feel good in anyway masturbating. Moreover, in some instances some of these patients go so far wreck their stable relationships because of this behavior. To further elaborate when you masturbate, from a neurological perspective you are conditioning your brain to sexually explicit content and porn. You will never get the arousal you get from porn from penetrative intercourse with your partner. So frequently or how many times masturbation can be done in day? At best 1 or 2 times per month, if you cant keep a check on your desires. I do not personally recommend masturbation as a primary sexual outlet behavior. I hope you enjoyed reading this short blog post on masturbation. Watch this space for more interesting content References Engelhardt HT. The disease of masturbation: values and the concept of disease. Bulletin of the History of Medicine. 1974 Jul 1;48(2):234-48. Freud S. Contributions to a discussion on masturbation. InThe Standard Edition of the Complete Psychological Works of Sigmund Freud, Volume XII (1911-1913): The Case of Schreber, Papers on Technique and Other Works 1958 (pp. 239-254). Related Blogs Recent Blogs Having more doubts? Consult with our doctor Consult with Dr. Shah Leave Your Comment Cancel Reply Logged in as Dr Shah Dupesh. Log out? Δ
Prone Masturbation: What It Is, Why It Harms & How to Stop
Prone masturbation can quietly cause delayed ejaculation and trouble with intercourse. An andrologist explains what it is, why it harms, and how to stop.
The Withdrawal Method of Contraception
Men’s Health Blogs The Withdrawal Method of Contraception The Withdrawal Method of Contraception – quick facts Vanakkam and welcome to Dr. Shah’s clinic. Have you ever heard of the withdrawal method of contraception? alias pull out technique?. Wish you a very happy new year and it’s been quite some time since I post my last video. In this short blog post, we are going to discuss the withdrawal method of contraception also called the withdrawal method of birth control. Watch the video below if you do not have the patience to read through the full article. I promise you, it will be worth it. Now the withdrawal method of contraception is also called as a pull-out method. So in the withdrawal method what usually men do is that just before the point of ejaculation or just before they hit their orgasm they pull out the organ from the vagina so that intra-vaginal ejaculation does not happen and thereby an unwanted pregnancy can be avoided. Now what’s very interesting here is that withdrawal or the pull-out method of contraception is probably the oldest contraception method that has been used since time memorial. It’s a biblical method it’s been around for so very long. Now, it’s important to understand here that the withdrawal method of contraception gives a contraception protection rate of almost 95% and there is a 5% failure rate even in this method. Now what this means is that the withdrawal method of contraception is as good as a condom, so basically if you are averse to using a condom that is if you wear a condom and you feel you lose your erection you are not able to connect with your partner, bond with your partner because you are wearing a bloody condom try the withdrawal method of contraception, it usually works. It’s amazing as a method, because you have a good connection with your partner from a psychological perspective but the only problem here is that you are not going to get an intravaginal ejaculation. It’s more of a male method of contraception what happens here is that your partner’s satisfaction is not going to be impacted. So basically you have to last long enough so that you can give your partner the orgasm and then pull out and then you have to ejaculate outside the vagina. Dr. Shah Dupesh Consultant Andrologist & Sexologist Ready to improve your Reproductive Health? Discuss your concerns in a private setting and get personalized guidance tailored to your needs. Book a Call Book a Call Furthermore, you don’t want to give your partner an unwanted pregnancy and that’s why the withdrawal method or the pull-out method is so good. Many men pride themselves in using the withdrawal method or pull-out method of contraception since to some extent it shows that the man has tremendous control over his ejaculation. The next important point is the partner will also respect you because you care for her you don’t want her to have an unwanted or an unintended pregnancy. So the withdrawal method or the pull-out method has a 95% protection rate which is almost as good as a condom but a 4% to 5% failure rate because sometimes the pre-lubricating fluid can have a small number of sperms and there are about 6 to 7 studies on the topic. Some studies say that the pre-lubricating fluid has no sperm at all. Subscribe to our Newsletter All said and done the best way to optimize the success of the method to pass urine after sexual intercourse. This will help wash off any residual sperm present in the male reproductive tract. If you masturbate in the previous day or you had sexual intercourse the previous day what you should do is you should urinate flush your urinary system off any residues and then have sexual intercourse and then adopt the withdrawal method during the particular session. So this will lower diminish or completely remove the chances of unwanted pregnancy so even if a small amount of pre-lubricating fluid deposits in the vagina the chance of pregnancy is going to be very less. I hope you found this video quite informative and useful on this withdrawal method of contraception also the pull-out method of contraception. This is Dr Shah consultant sexologist in chennai, keep watching this space for more interesting articles References https://www.sciencedirect.com/ science/article/abs/pii/ S001078241400208X Related Blogs Recent Blogs Having more doubts? Consult with our doctor Consult with Dr. Shah Leave Your Comment Cancel Reply Logged in as Dr Shah Dupesh. Log out? Δ
Why Is My Semen Green? An Andrologist Explains
A worried man in a reassuring private consultation with a calm male andrologist in a warm clinic Why is my semen green? Most often, green or greenish semen is a sign of infection in the male reproductive or urinary tract — commonly prostatitis or a sexually transmitted infection such as gonorrhea — rather than something harmless. It is usually treatable, but if you also have pain, burning, foul smell or fever, please see a doctor promptly (Cleveland Clinic, 2024). Let me answer this the way I do almost every week in my clinic, when a worried man sits across from me and quietly says, “Doctor, my semen looked green — is something seriously wrong with me?” (Some men describe it as “green sperm,” though it is really the seminal fluid, not the sperm cells, that has changed colour.) First, take a breath. Noticing a colour change like this is alarming, and it is sensible that it brought you here. But I am not going to do what some articles do and simply tell you to “relax and ignore it.” That would be poor medicine. Green semen is one of the few colour changes that genuinely deserves attention, because the most likely explanation is an infection — and infections are easy to treat once we find them, but not safe to ignore. So let me walk you through exactly what greenish ejaculate means, what is probably causing it, and the clear signs that mean you should come in. Quick facts Normal semen is a whitish-grey, jelly-like fluid; its colour can shift slightly with diet, age and how long it has been since you last ejaculated (Cleveland Clinic, 2024). A yellow-green or bright green tint most often points to infection — prostatitis or a sexually transmitted infection — frequently alongside burning when you pass urine (Medical News Today, 2024; Healthline, 2026). STIs most associated with a green or yellow-green tint are gonorrhea and chlamydia (Medical News Today, 2024; Healthline, 2026). Excess white blood cells in semen — pyospermia (leukocytospermia) — can accompany infection and can harm sperm; the WHO threshold is more than 1 million peroxidase-positive leukocytes per millilitre (WHO, 2021). Green or foul-smelling semen with fever, pelvic pain, or pain/burning on urinating or ejaculating warrants prompt evaluation — not reassurance to ignore it (Cleveland Clinic, 2024). Here is something I want to correct straight away, because the older version of this very article said it. It is sometimes claimed that a “liver problem” or bilirubin turns semen green. In practice, jaundice and liver-related pigments are associated with a yellow tint, not a true green. When semen looks genuinely green, the explanation that matters clinically is infection. Let me explain the real causes. Green semen at a glance: usually an infection, get tested don’t guess, watch for pain or fever, often treatable What causes green or greenish semen? 1. Infection of the prostate or seminal tract (the most common reason) The prostate and seminal vesicles produce most of the fluid in your ejaculate. When they become infected or inflamed — prostatitis or seminal vesiculitis — pus and white blood cells mix into the semen and can give it a yellow-green, sometimes foul-smelling appearance (Medical News Today, 2024; Healthline, 2026). In my clinic this is the single commonest reason a man notices a green tinge, and it usually comes with a clue: a burning sensation while passing urine, a heavy ache in the pelvis or perineum, or discomfort on ejaculation (Cleveland Clinic, 2024). 2. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Green or yellow-green semen, especially after unprotected sex, can be a sign of an STI. Gonorrhea is the classic culprit and can produce a thick, greenish urethral discharge that colours the ejaculate; chlamydia is also linked to a yellow-green tint (Medical News Today, 2024; Healthline, 2026). Many STIs are silent in men, so colour change may be your only warning. If there is any chance of exposure, testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia is the responsible next step — a single NAAT swab or urine test screens for both (CDC, 2021). Other genital-tract infections — including genital herpes (HSV-2) — can drive inflammation and raise the white-cell count in semen (pyospermia) without specifically turning it green; the green tint itself points more to gonorrhea, chlamydia or prostatitis (Cleveland Clinic, 2023). 3. Pyospermia / leukocytospermia (too many white blood cells) When your body fights infection in the reproductive tract, it floods the area with white blood cells. An abnormally high count of these in semen is called pyospermia, or leukocytospermia. The WHO defines it as more than 1 million peroxidase-positive leukocytes per millilitre of semen (WHO, 2021). These cells release reactive oxygen species — useful against germs, but they can also damage your sperm and their DNA, which is why pyospermia matters if you are trying to conceive (Cleveland Clinic, 2023). A semen analysis will pick this up. 4. Medications, supplements and certain foods Not every colour change is sinister. Certain foods, spices, vitamins and supplements — and the metabolites of some medications — can be reflected in seminal fluid and lend a yellowish tinge (Cleveland Clinic, 2024). In my experience these dietary causes tint toward yellow rather than a true green, and any such change is usually mild, comes without any pain or smell, and settles once you stop the supplement or food. 5. Rarely, dyes or contamination Very occasionally a harmless dye, lubricant residue or external contamination explains an odd colour — a diagnosis of exclusion I reach only after infection has been ruled out (see the table below). Green semen: cause vs. what you might notice Likely cause Typical colour Accompanying signs What it usually means Prostatitis / seminal tract infection Yellow-green, may smell foul Burning urine, pelvic/perineal ache, painful ejaculation Needs urine + semen culture; antibiotics STI (gonorrhea, chlamydia) Yellow-green, sometimes with discharge Discharge, burning, recent unprotected sex Needs STI testing (gonorrhea + chlamydia NAAT) Pyospermia / leukocytospermia Yellowish to green Often none; may affect fertility Found on semen analysis; treat underlying