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Studies from Maastricht University Describe New Findings in Psychosexual Health ("Forty Drops of Blood Make One Drop of Semen": A Well-Traveled Aphorism).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 509 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article discusses a new study on psychosexual health that examines the aphorism "Forty Drops of Blood Make One Drop of Semen," tracing its origins and historical significance. Researchers from Maastricht University suggest that while the saying is often attributed to Indian lore, it likely originates from medieval Arab culture, specifically recorded by Ibn Sina, and later spread to Europe and Asia through European texts. The study raises questions about the global dissemination of sexual lore throughout history. For further details, a free version of the research article is available online. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/07, p509
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:186544086
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