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Ask Dr. Cullins: STIs/STDs
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I noticed that my partner's ejaculate is lumpy. Does that mean he's got a sexually transmitted infection?
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No. The texture of semen varies greatly. It is decided by two qualities - viscosity and coagulation. Viscosity is about thickness and stickiness. Coagulation is the clumping or clogging that controls how much liquefying takes place after ejaculation. Some men have hyperviscous semen. It's very thick and sticky. Some men's semen is highly coagulated. It will not liquefy after ejaculation. And some men have both hyperviscous and hypercoagulated semen. It may appear ropy, stringy, or clumpy. |
| Send your sexual health questions to askdrcullins@ppfa.org. Note that due to the large number of e-mails received every day, we are unable to provide personal replies. Answers to Ask Dr. Cullins questions are periodically posted on the homepage. |
| This column is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have a medical problem, please call toll-free 1-800-230-PLAN for an appointment with the Planned Parenthood health center nearest you. |
Published: 09.10.04 | Updated: 02.08.07
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