Contents

• What is a Vasectomy?
• How Does a Vasectomy Affect Ejaculation?
• Vasectomy Side Effects
• Summary

What is a Vasectomy?

Let’s make sure we are all on the same page on what a vasectomy actually is. This low-risk surgery prevents sperm from mixing into the seminal fluid during ejaculation. Doctors will cut and seal the vas deferens tubes, which are the tubes that carry sperm from the testicles to the urethra. When we say “low risk,” we really mean it. In most cases, the procedure takes doctors about 30 minutes to complete; you can even leave the hospital the same day.

Now, in case you have a change of heart on being a dad after getting a vasectomy, there is a vasectomy reversal surgery. It is important to keep in mind that despite reversal surgery being possible, it does not mean you are guaranteed to be successful in getting your partner pregnant. Depending on the procedure, the pregnancy rates range from 30% to 90%+ for those who have reversed their vasectomy. Furthermore, the reversal surgery is harder to do than the original vasectomy. Please have a think about whether or not you are committed to the idea of not being a parent before opting for this, especially if you are younger.

How Does a Vasectomy Affect Ejaculation?

We now return to the big question on everyone’s mind: How does a vasectomy affect ejaculation? Good news; not much. Once the wounds from the surgery heal, you are ready to jump back onto the wanking wagon; With a TENGA Masturbator, no doubt! Sperm might be blocked, but semen is still in play. This is due to the fact that semen is made and stored in the prostate. In a normal case, sperm mix in the semen, so when you ejaculate, the sperm can move. For people who undergo a vasectomy, only semen will be ejaculated.

One word of warning: some doctors will advise you to continue to wear condoms or other birth control measures because sperm may be left over. Following up with a doctor to check for sperm levels is recommended after three months of the surgery.

What about the semen after the vasectomy? It won’t change color or consistency. The only difference will be that it won’t have sperm (ideally). Sperm will still be made in the testicles. However, since they have nowhere to go, they are absorbed back into the body.

Vasectomy Side Effects

Sure, ejaculation will more than likely not be affected by a vasectomy outside of no sperm, but that does not mean there are no side effects to consider. Here is a brief list of potential side effects to be aware of:

• Blood in the semen
• Mild pain or discomfort (even during ejaculation)
• Swelling
• Ongoing pain

That last one only happens to at most 2% of people who have a vasectomy, but talk to your doctor if this is a concern for you.

We briefly touched on this before, but just to really drive the point home, it is still possible to have a pregnancy even after a vasectomy. In one study, it was found that out of 1,000 vasectomies performed, one of the patients still managed to get a person pregnant. Yes, those odds are incredibly low. You have already gone through so much effort not to have kids, so why take the risk now? Wear a condom for at least 20 ejaculations just to be sure. A TENGA male sex toy could also help you hit that number without the need for a condom. Just saying.

Summary

In a perfect world, no sperm should be the only way a vasectomy affects ejaculation. Of course, there are vasectomy side effects to consider, which should be discussed with a doctor beforehand.

If you are looking to make wanking more enjoyable post-vasectomy, you can check this guide for tips on how to make masturbation more fun!