Top Ten Sex Myths: Semen is Low-Carb

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Babow... sorry figure-watchers, you'll not find man goo on the ol' Atkins diet. According to Marc Goldstein, M.D., a professor of reproductive medicine and urology at Cornell University's Weill Medical College, there are a few carbs stowed away in each load, so if you're super anal about the no-carbs thing then swallowing is a no-no "Semen is mostly fruit sugar [fructose] and enzymes—not low-carb" says Dr. Goldstein.