Spermarche

Also known as thorarche, first ejaculation

Spermarche, also known as semenarche, is the time at which a male experiences his first ejaculation. It is considered to be the male counterpart of menarche in females. Depending on upbringing, cultural differences, and prior sexual knowledge, males may have different reactions to spermarche, ranging from fear to excitement. Spermarche is one of the first events in the life of a male leading to sexual maturity. It occurs at the time when the secondary sex characteristics are just beginning to develop. Researchers have had difficulty determining the onset of spermarche because it is reliant on