Diagnostic dilemma: A woman's nut allergy was triggered after sex

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Elsacat

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Jan 9 2025, 2:20 PM

https://www.livescience.com/health/diagnostic-dilemma-a-womans-nut-allergy-was-triggered-after-sex

I know, I know. "Nut allergy." I admit, I laughed. They're not making a pun though. This is actually a bit scary and good to know if you have food allergies that could kill you.

Elsacat

Jan 9 2025, 2:20 PM #1

Berry

Jan 10 2025, 9:49 AM

Semen can transfer allergens, that's crazy?! Good to know

Berry

Jan 10 2025, 9:49 AM #2

Semen can transfer allergens, that's crazy?! Good to know

magdalyn

Mar 19 2025, 9:16 AM

No kidding! I have a number of food allergies/sensitivities (presumed; I really need to get that tested), and yikes! All the more reason to use a barrier method.

I heard somewhere a few years ago that this could happen - it was anecdata only, someone telling a story - but it was vaginal secretions transmitting allergens that time. So I'm not surprised, exactly, but it's definitely an alarming thought!

magdalyn

Mar 19 2025, 9:16 AM #3

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