This was especially supposed to be the case in satyriasis, in which the preternatural exit was due to superabundance of semen, which could be recognized by its odor.

There is no doubt that some people have a distinct seminal odor, a fact that will be considered in the section on "Human Odors." The Ephemerides, Schurig, and Hoffman report instances of what they call fetid semen (possibly a complication of urethral disease).

Paaw speaks of black semen in a negro, and the Ephemerides and Schurig mention instances of dark semen.

Blancard records an instance of preternatural exit of semen by the bowel.

Heers mentions a similar case caused by urethral fistula.