Yes, swallowing semen technically breaks a fast.
Although the amount of calories in semen is negligible, typically ranging from 1 to 7 calories per ejaculation (about 1/4 to 1 teaspoon), it is still processed by the body as food. Therefore, its consumption during a fast is considered a break in that fast.
Understanding the Details
Here's a breakdown of why semen breaks a fast:
- Caloric Intake: Even small amounts of calories, like those found in semen, are enough to break a fast.
- Digestion: Swallowed semen undergoes digestion, just like any other food or drink.
- Fasting Rules: Most fasting practices involve abstaining from all forms of caloric intake, so any form of consumption, even minor, will break it.
In Summary: While the caloric content of semen is minimal, it still constitutes a form of nutritional intake that goes through the digestive system, thus breaking a fast.
The amount of calories consumed from swallowing semen is very negligible (1-7 calories). Each ejaculation is generally from 1/4 of a teaspoon to 1 teaspoon in size. However, swallowing semen digests in the same way as food, so it is true that you're technically breaking your fast.
