The taste of semen may vary widely. Semen’s alkaline quality may give it a bitter taste. That it contains sugars such as fructose lends support to a sweet taste. (A high sugar content is also common to ejaculate produced by men with diabetes.8) That it contains zinc also supports claims to a metallic taste, while some people claim that semen tastes salty. Based on anecdotal evidence, one may expect to find the taste of semen anywhere from enjoyable to tasteless to disgusting. There’s really only one way to find out; men may also sample their own semen if they are curious!
The primary way of controlling the taste of semen is through diet. Recommendations may focus on certain foods, but the best way to optimize the taste is to experiment: Keep track of diet, and, if the man isn’t sampling his own semen, communicate with your partner about when it tastes better or worse.