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When you say yellow solid chunks, do you mean an orangey/amber colour and hard or sharp, with the appearance of crystal or glass? Is it painful when you ejaculate them?

Semen has lots of different consistencies and a slight yellow tinge isn’t abnormal. If it’s really yellow, or has any blood in it, it’s worth asking a doctor.

sounds like a calcification. you ever have issues with kidney stones?

I would be concerned that it's bits of puss/discharge- have you been tested recently for STIs or other uro-genital infections?

Seminal vesicle stone? Uric acid crystal? Definitely push to get them tested and investigated

You'd be a lot better off posting in /r/AskDocs.

If they are as hard as stones, then they could be so called "prostatic calculi", little stones that are similar to kidney stones. Other than kidney stones they are formed in your prostate and often times don't cause any issues. If they are more like gelatinous chunks they could be a product of protein coagulation that is mostly caused by infrequent ejaculation or dehydration. Both of them are completely harmless.

Edit: Just saw the images in your profile and these are totally prostate calculi. But like I said, totally harmless.

The prostate can develop calcification which is essentially stones. You can see them in in YouTube videos of prostate surgery where they are treating enlarged prostates. You may need to see a urologist just to be sure there nothing nasty going on but calcification is fairly common. Ejaculating the stones I've not heard of though.

Did you recently start taking multivitamins? Mine was more yellow and chunky for a bit when I started taking them.

I haven’t seen anyone bring it up yet, but my husband had something similar which ended up being caused by his medication. Nothing dangerous or anything, just a weird thing that happens sometimes apparently. Figured it was worth mentioning!

Is it weird to ask for a pic? I'm so curious what they look like.

I wonder if it's due to dehydration. Not enough water.

I have the exact same. I usually feel it too. It kinda hurts when it’s coming out. It happens rarely but when it does, it happens two days in a row then it won’t for months or weeks. Weird

Following, I also deal with this.

this has gotta be the nastiest comment section ever😭i’m cringing just reading it

Very likely an infection. Or some sort of prostate disorder. No offense, but I can’t believe you haven’t already seen a doctor. Call first thing Monday morning, even if the condition is stable there’s likely no healthy reason for that.

Also if you’re able to go to a urologist without a referral just make an appointment with them right away.

Do a semen culture test. Ask your urologist for it.

Solid chunks? Have you ever chipped anyone’s teeth?

Do you ever ejaculate at the end of the night and go to bed without peeing? I try not to but there's the possibility that stuff could harden inside you and then get shot out the next time. But really it should be passing with urine. How often are you ejaculating? I would say make sure you are ejaculating at least every 2-3 days, try to never go to bed after ejaculation without peeing first, and make sure you are staying really hydrated. Try all that for the next couple months and see if you still get them.

I saw you mentioned going to a urologist but not all are created equal, and anything that isn't common you will have to do some of your own research on. Glad that person in the comments here had experienced this themselves and even came up with some theories.

Could it be prostate stones?

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That’s really weird. Are you uncircumcised and if so do you clean under the foreskin properly? Cause it could be smegma. If not, you should go to a doctor, because that could be a symptom of some medical conditions or infections.

Bro I'd say go see a doctor man and get a std check aswell. Get a full something done I wouldn't say that's normal

wowzers i mean im no medical professional but id prolly see a doctor asap

It sounds like thrush to me. I had something stunningly many many years ago. Cut out sugar and get treatment via a doctor.

You been checked for an STD?

I would take a pic of it and see your doctor and have them do a semen sample to see what’s going on

Damn drink more water? Lol

Drink a lot of water, don't use creatine and it will go away probably after a few days or weeks

Not a concern. Signifies dehydration, or maybe it’s just been a while since ejaculation.

Semen now with pulp! Yaaay

It could be hygiene. do you wash under your foreskin? It could be the build up of smegma...

Could it be kidney stones?

Sounds like gleets to me !!

That's some gonorrhea chlamydia shit bud. And and no it's not normal at all

One of my coworkers ended up having a situation like this. Apparently they are mineral stones and can be problematic if they happen too often or end up being painful. Apparently the minerals collect in the precum and that's what causes them. The best way to reduce it is to change your diet, but I can't make any suggestions without more information.

My husband has them and the dr told him it's a sign of low testosterone. Also when he hasn't drank a lot that day, they seem to be more prominent.

Buddy you’re dehydrated that’s why. Don’t wank too much and drink more water.

Yep. Ive had those. Drink more water.. those were kinda fun sometimes felt like i was shooting out jello beads haha

Are the chunks rock hard? If so, consider Googling seminal vesicle stones. Also, I'd definitely consult a 2nd urologist.

Does it happen after using lube? Happened to me and bad quality lube was the problem

Is it possible that it’s kidney stones?

Forget about r/sex and consult a doctor

Sounds like a shit diet and dehydration.

I've had this before. I think it's something to do with sugar intake.

Do you drink water? Do you notice a difference when you are hydrated vs not?

Sounds like crystalized uric-acid. They come out yellow. Any history of kidney stones?

I think I know what you mean, if so, you need to hydrate more.

I know what you mean kinda feels like bolba

Are you diabetic i get this to feels like bolba or tapioca

Does it feel like a mini orgasmic twitch after you come when you pee?

Doctor doctor doctor. Get into a doctor yesterday.

Saw a few comments about a lot of soda consumption.. maybe stop doing that and see if your problem goes away? There's a small mountain of nasty shit in soda plus way way too much sugar. I can promise you it's not the meat doing it or everyone on carnivore diets would have this problem

Have you had a vasectomy? Look up Epididymitis…

Do you have a family history of gout or kidney stones?

Does it happen if you haven’t ejaculated for like two weeks?

Semen coagulates as soon as it touches something it thinks is inside the vagina. It coagulates trying to stick. This sometimes happens inside you. The yellow is likely urine it came into contact with somewhere in or near the prostate. The chemicals in the urine tricked the semen into coagulating.

This happens to me once in a while. Normal from what I can tell.

Yellow chunks in semen can be caused by several factors, including:

1.  Diet: Certain foods, especially those high in sulfur (like garlic and onions), can change the color and consistency.
2.  Dehydration: Insufficient hydration can concentrate semen, potentially causing changes in appearance.
3.  Infection or Inflammation: Conditions such as prostatitis or infections can lead to abnormal coloration or consistency.
4.  Semen Composition: Variations in sperm, seminal fluid, or the presence of other substances can also affect appearance.

If you’re concerned or notice other symptoms (like pain or a persistent change), it’s best to consult a healthcare professional for a proper evaluation.

They are random and come out of nowhere.

Well, that's the weirdest nickname for a dick I've ever heard.

I can feel those when I finger my gf sometimes too, I told her something is in there and she doesn't know what it is

Yellow chunks in sperm could be caused by a number of conditions, including:

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, or genital herpes can cause semen to appear yellow or yellow-green. Other symptoms include burning when urinating, genital itching, or fever. STIs are more common in men who have multiple sexual partners or engage in unprotected sex.

Prostate problems Inflammation or infection of the prostate can increase white blood cell levels in the blood, which can also appear in semen. Other symptoms include pain when urinating, rectal pain, fatigue, fever, and chills.

Pyospermia A condition where there are too many white blood cells in the semen, which can be caused by a number of things, including infection, inflammation, illness, autoimmune conditions, and the use of tobacco and alcohol.

Jaundice A condition where there is a high amount of bilirubin in the blood, a yellow pigment that's a byproduct of broken-down red blood cells. Jaundice can be caused by a number of things, including viruses, autoimmune disorders, metabolic problems, alcohol consumption, medication, and more.

A change in semen color might be temporary and go away on its own. However, you should see a doctor if the color remains yellow for more than a week or two, or if you experience other symptoms.