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| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by NairaMaster1(m): 2:27pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
MistyDense:It's acidic |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by Jefferyhi86(m): 2:28pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
Toto smell nko.... |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by Father4all: 2:30pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
You must be a Chronic mastubator . Why don't you ask the Sperm |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by ikorodureporta: 2:31pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
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| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by TemporaryHansel(m): 2:32pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
Folake4u what are you doing here? ![]() |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by ikorodureporta: 2:32pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
MistyDense:No.... Smells like 🐠🐟 |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by Jumbojax(m): 2:32pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
Op your mates dey sniff coke, you dey sniff sperm ![]() |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by obinna58(m): 2:33pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
Na only your sperm Dey smell like hypo |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by LCling: 2:33pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
It smells like nothing else. Only sperm have that smell. Any other thing is you thought |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by OBALUJONES: 2:35pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
Abi nah either of you get body odour |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by fabolouz1(m): 2:35pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
does this inquire seeks to redefine what nature has made btw it doesn't taste like bleach. |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by Father4all: 2:35pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
diabeticdeals:I swear most Nigeria doctors won't know it. They will just guess ![]() |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by AngelSlay: 2:35pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
That’s actually a really sharp observation 👌🏽—and you haven’t lost your sense of smell. What you’re noticing is similarities in certain chemical compounds that give both bleach (like Hypo) and semen a somewhat “chlorine/bleach-like” scent. Here’s the breakdown: 1. Hypo bleach (sodium hypochlorite): When it touches organic matter (like your skin oils, sweat, or even the natural proteins on your fingers), it can release chloramines and other volatile nitrogen compounds. These have that sharp, pungent “chlorine” or “swimming pool” smell. 2. Semen (sperm fluid): Semen contains proteins, sugars, and a relatively high amount of amines (compounds derived from ammonia, like putrescine, spermine, spermidine). These amines are alkaline and have a “bleachy / chlorine-like” or sometimes “fishy” smell depending on concentration. Fun fact: the compound spermine was first isolated from semen in the 1600s, and it has that exact sharp bleach-like odor. So, what your nose is picking up is the similar family of nitrogen-based compounds (amines/chloramines). Your brain then associates them as “similar smells,” even though they come from different sources. You’re definitely not alone in noticing this—lots of people have reported that semen smells like bleach, chlorine, or cleaning products. It’s pure chemistry, not a fault of your sense of smell. MistyDense: |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by VaginaAcademic: 2:36pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
You are talking about semen not microscopic sperm. Well diet and health play a factor. As a man eating pineapple will make your semen smell better avoid Shar and red meat. |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by redsquare(m): 2:36pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
MistyDense:You are right, it really smells like bleach. |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by TheFarmer1: 2:37pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
DIVINEEVIDENCE:Even when you aggregate millions of sperm together, you still can't see it with your bare eyes. Comparing water and sperm doesn't exactly make sense since one is at macro level of existence while the other is a microscope organism. Make una try to dey use una cerebrum. |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by Adadio: 2:37pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by Sermwell(m): 2:46pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
JJRainbow:Which yoghurt? You must be a kid ![]() |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by enemyofprogress: 2:46pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
The first thing that came to my mind when I saw this post was that na woman go ask dis kind question. When I opened the thread, I was write. Women too dey curious that's why Eve followed the serpent comot go chop the forbidden fruit and put the whole world in trouble till tomorrow. |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by Zannix(m): 2:53pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
DarkkManB: ![]() Maybe the smell is based on the owners diet...who knows, maybe its based on the owners profession; Drycleaner own smell like bleach; farmer own smell like yam; layer farmer own smell like egg ![]() Chai...who knows kwanu ![]() |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by saintnegroid(m): 2:54pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
MistyDense:bleach ke.... Go check your self o |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by MrJames007: 2:57pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
Jumbojax:please stop ![]() |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by Donake: 3:00pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
Semen can smell like bleach or ammonia, and this is often due to its slightly alkaline pH and the presence of various compounds, enzymes, and proteins. It's normal for semen to have a mild, somewhat chlorine-like or musky scent. A strong or foul odor could be a sign of infection, such as a sexually transmitted infection (STI) or prostatitis. |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by Hemanwel(m): 3:01pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
Bleach bawo? Mine actually smells like Hollandia Milk |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by Donake: 3:01pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
Normal Semen Smell: Healthy semen has a slightly alkaline pH, which can result in a smell similar to ammonia, bleach, or chlorine. This is due to the presence of alkaline substances like ammonia and other compounds. |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by Germi9: 3:03pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
U don swallow so tey u com sabi d smell ![]() |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by PepeXKermit: 3:03pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
I actually think it smells more like RAW yam than anything else. |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by Bahamas95(m): 3:06pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
I don't think it smells like bleach, semen has a unique smell......I totally agree with the person who said it smells like egg. It's true, it has this mild egg white kinda smell. |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by omoredia: 3:08pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
Yes that's why e dey bleach toto ![]() |
| Re: Why Does Sperm Smell Like Hypo Bleach? (Photos) by Nobody: 3:10pm On Aug 18, 2025 |
Bleach, egg, yam, yoghurt🤣🤣🤣🤣 This thread just made my day. Be like I go Dey use perfume for my own JT OOO |
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