What Your Sperm Color Might Be Telling You
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Most men do not realise that their semen colour can be an important signal of what is happening inside their body. Before you scroll past, understand this. Sexual and reproductive health is not just about performance, it is about protection, prevention and longevity.
Green Sperm
If your semen appears greenish in colour, this is not normal and may indicate an underlying infection or inflammation in the reproductive or urinary tract. Possible causes include sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, or conditions like prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland) or epididymitis.
According to UK health experts and organisations like the NHS and the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), untreated STIs can lead to infertility, chronic pelvic pain and other serious complications. If you notice green-tinted semen, do not self-diagnosem seek medical advice from a GP or sexual health clinic immediately
Yellow Sperm
A yellow colour might come from urine mixing with semen or from certain vitamins (especially B-complex) or foods like garlic and onions.
However, if there is odour, burning or discomfort, it may indicate infection or inflammation. A 2018 study in the Journal of Urology found that dietary changes and supplements can alter semen colour and smell, but persistent dis-coloration warrants a medical review.
White or Grey Sperm
This is a healthy and normal colour. Semen naturally appears white, grey, or slightly cloudy due to sperm, enzymes and proteins. The World Health Organisation (WHO) lists normal semen parameters as white to greyish white, with consistency that liquefies within 15–30 minutes after ejaculation.
Red or Brown Sperm
Blood in semen (called hematospermia) may look red, pink or brownish. It is often harmless and caused by mild inflammation, but if it happens repeatedly, it could indicate infection, trauma or issues with the prostate.
Research published in Nature Reviews Urology (2020) reports that hematospermia (also known as hemospermia, the presence of blood in semen) in men over 40 should always be checked for potential prostate-related conditions, including benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) or, rarely, cancer.
Insight
Ignoring your reproductive health does not make you strong, it makes you vulnerable. Get regular STI screenings, stay hydrated, manage stress and do not hesitate to talk to your GP or urologist. Your body gives you signals, do not silence them.
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Get Support & Maintain Healthy Semen
If you notice unusual colour changes, pain or persistent discharge, do not wait, book an appointment with your GP or a sexual health clinic. In the UK, you can visit NHS Sexual Health Services or Brook Clinics (for younger men) for free, confidential check-ups. In the U.S., contact your primary care provider Planned Parenthood, or a urologist for testing and treatment.
To support healthy semen production, stay hydrated, eat foods rich in zinc, vitamin C and omega-3s, limit alcohol and smoking, exercise regularly, manage stress and get tested yearly, even if you feel fine. Your sexual health is part of your overall health. Taking charge is not a sign of weakness, it is an act of power, protection and purpose.
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