When the penis is in an excited state, a small amount of fluid is released from the urethra. It is a normal phenomenon that is inherent in almost all healthy men. With the development of diseases, the consistency and volume of the lubricant changes. There is an unpleasant smell, pain or burning sensation when urinating or having an erection. Such a clinical picture requires special attention from a person, since there is a threat to health.
Excretion during arousal in men is called pre-ejaculate. It protrudes from the opening of the urethra when the guy is aroused. The presemen is secreted by the bulbourethral glands and Littré's glands, which are located throughout the canal from the external opening to the neck of the bladder.
Allocations during arousal in men perform the following functions:
- ensure the free passage of seminal fluid through the urethra;
- destroy bacteria;
- moisturize and remove the acidic environment in the urethra.
The presemen is also able to act as a lubricant during intercourse, but in most cases the allocated amount will not be enough for this. Pre-ejaculate is one of the components of semen. It enters the seminal fluid during ejaculation, mixes with the seed, which helps protect sperm from the acidic environment of the female vagina.
In the photo above, healthy discharge in men when aroused.
The volume of pre-ejaculate directly depends on the degree of arousal of the guy. The maximum concentration is reached with a strong sexual desire. The normal amount of liquid is 5 ml.
Some representatives of the stronger sex are physiologically unable to secrete lubricant. The absence of presemen during an erection reduces the ability to conceive.
A healthy pre-ejaculate has the following characteristics:
- lack of smell;
- transparency;
- viscosity;
- absence of lumps or inclusions;
- does not cause discomfort or pain.
The preset performs cleanup functions, so its consistency may change. A man can observe clouding of the lubricant during repeated sexual contact, lack of hygiene or before ejaculation. It will return to normal in 1-2 days. Otherwise, the development of a pathogenic process should be suspected.
Pathological mucus secretions in men differ from healthy secretions in color, smell and consistency. They are almost always accompanied by discomfort.
Symptoms indicating lubricant deviation from standard:
- the appearance of fluid from the urethra during the day;
- the appearance of an unpleasant odor;
- pain when urinating;
- the formation of excessively large amounts of mucus;
- arbitrary release of lubricant without sexual arousal;
- the presence of third party inclusions;
- change consistency to too thick or too runny.
These signs are characteristic of pathological processes indicating the development of diseases.
Unhealthy discharge in men is divided into types:
| Type of | The description |
|---|---|
| Spermatorrhea | Voluntary flow of semen without reaching orgasm. The cause of the process is a reduced tone of the muscles of the vas deferens. Pathology develops due to chronic inflammation |
| Hematorrhea | Isolation of lubricant with blood impurities. Appears with lesions of the mucous membrane of the urethra |
| Leukocytic urethrorrhea | Exudative phase of the inflammatory process resulting from thermal, mechanical, chemical or viral damage to the urethral mucosa |
| Mucopurulent | They consist of a small number of leukocytes, serous fluid and glandular secretions. This mucus is characterized by active formation at night. A man notices a discharge of pus in the morning and yellow spots can be found on his underwear. A mucopurulent discharge appears when the urethra is infected with bacteria: Trichomonas, ureamycoplasma, chlamydia |
| Purulent | They include a large number of leukocytes, urethral epithelium, mucus and serous fluid. They have a thick consistency and an unpleasant smell. They appear as drops that have a yellow or greenish tint. Indicate the development of gonococcal urethritis, which is formed against the background of chlamydia and gonorrhea |
The amount of secreted mucus can be both abundant and small. It can be quite difficult to notice poor lubrication. To do this, you need to press on the urethra so that fluid comes out of the hole. It dries quickly, forming a film on the glans membrane of the penis. The viscous consistency leads to the sticking of the sponges of the urethra.
The appearance of a secret excreted by the human body informs both about the norm and about deviations. For example, with a runny nose or otitis media, the appearance of fluid clearly indicates the disease. The human reproductive system is much more complex. Discharge in men during excitement can signal a normal state of health, or conversely - signal the development of a disease.
Should men have discharge during sexual arousal?
In men, the appearance of mucus in the urethra is in some cases a natural and necessary process. When an erection occurs, a transparent discharge appears in a few drops. They are called pre-seminal fluid, such physiological phenomena are completely normal.
The amount of mucus secretion depends entirely on the characteristics of the male body and must meet certain characteristics to be considered the norm. In particular, there should be no excessive density, color, specific smells.
The appearance of a secret occurs in the following cases leading to an erection:
- Masturbation;
- Sexual caresses from a partner;
- Thoughts of intimacy.
The frequency of occurrence of this phenomenon also depends on the characteristics of the reproductive system. Some men encounter discharges with every excitement, others observe them extremely rarely.
From the point of view of medical specialists, the presence of exudate during sexual arousal promotes conception - it acts as an additional conductor for sperm in the process of reaching the egg and reduces the level of acidity in the vaginafemale, which destroys sperm. Accordingly, the secretions of the genital organ are actively involved in the process of fertilization and are considered an important mechanism of the male reproductive system.
Why does this happen?
Doctors have not fully established the cause of fluid leaking from the penis, however, it has been proven that the release of lubricant in men during arousal helps facilitate the exit of the head from the reproductive organ of penises. folds without injury or damage. It is necessary to carefully observe intimate hygiene, the secreted fluid is an excellent breeding ground for pathogenic bacteria.
It is important to note that prolonged abstinence causes much more abundant discharge, and the composition of the secret becomes thicker and cloudier. It is necessary to ensure that there is no color change, streaks of blood, and an unpleasant smell does not appear. Some doctors believe that the appearance of fluid occurs because the body is preparing for intimacy with a woman.
Pathological discharge can appear for various reasons:
- Poor nutrition, especially the use of sour, spicy pickles;
- Inflammatory processes provoked by pathogenic bacteria;
- venereal diseases;
- Concomitant complications after surgery or injuries;
- Oncological pathologies.
Varieties of secretions
Several types of discharge are normal, provided they are not accompanied by additional signs.
However, if a specific odor, itching, fever, pain in the groin or penis becomes a contributing factor, this is already cause for concern and contact a urologist.
Types of discharge related to the standard
Absolutely normal and natural are 3 types of secret products and fluids.
- Libidinous urethrorrhea. A secret that has the function of lubrication. It looks like a liquid of transparent consistency, odorless. Appears in small volumes, does not cause inconvenience. It contains a small amount of sperm, however, during unprotected sex, a partner's pregnancy may occur;
- Spegma. Whitish secret, sometimes has a yellowish tint, often smells unpleasant. Fluid secretion is ensured by glands located under the foreskin. His appearance does not indicate pathology, but indicates that the man neglects the rules of personal hygiene;
- Sperm. White liquid of mucous consistency. Ejection occurs from the urethra during orgasm. Contains a high percentage of sperm and secretion.
Secretions containing mucus
Often indicate the occurrence of sexually transmitted diseases. In cases where the secret has an increased viscosity, but remains transparent, the following diseases are likely to be present:
In addition, the conditions are confirmed by the presence of an elevated level of leukocytes in blood tests.
Mucous departments of milky light with purulent streaks accompany such diseases as:
In the presence of these pathologies, the fluid can also be released in a calm state, after which it sticks to the head of the penis and dries up.
Purulent discharge
Evidence of gonorrhea. The resulting liquid is yellow with a greenish tint and an unpleasant odor. The consistency is thick and sticky. During a secret analysis, a significant level of leukocytes is detected.
Discharge during ignition
Inflammatory diseases that alter the composition of secretions are caused by:
- Staphylococcus;
- coli;
- Candida fungus;
- Streptococcus.
In case of non-gonococcal urethritis - inflammation of the urethral canal, the secreted fluid is characterized by:
- Turbidity and viscosity;
- The presence of mucus;
- Purulent content.
Accompanied by pain, discomfort, itching.
The disease of the foreskin, balanoposthitis, is characterized by abundant discharge with a lot of purulent contents. There is redness, swelling, severe pain.
Prostatitis is characterized by the secretion of mucus mixed with pus. Additional symptoms - pain, reduced erectile function, frequent urge to empty the bladder.
To determine candidiasis, it is enough to study the photo, which shows its secret feature. It has the consistency of cottage cheese, this form of mycosis is accompanied by redness of the glans, unbearable itching.
Discharge with blood
The secret containing the blood requires the utmost attention. Similar signs indicate:
- Infectious diseases, in particular chronic infectious urethritis;
- Injury to the urethral canal during medical procedures;
- Removal of sand and stones from the kidneys, to a greater extent blood is noticeable during urination;
- Malignant formations in the prostate, ovaries, genitals. In this case, the discharge contains brown or dark blood, often in the form of clots.
Norm or deviation?
An unequivocal sign of pathology is the presence of mucus, pus, discoloration, fishy or sour smell, the appearance of stickiness or turbidity.
- Medium density;
- Transparency;
- Lack of smell.
With minor changes in color and consistency, it is important to analyze:
- His own sex life, the presence or absence of casual and unprotected relationships;
- Factors contributing to the decrease in the protective functions of the organism;
- Possible changes in the usual menu;
- Presence of comorbidities.
Should I see a doctor?
An immediate visit to the doctor requires an unusual secret for a man. Any changes in the structure and color of the fluid require examination in order to identify the factors leading to such violations.
Diagnostic measures include:
- spermogram;
- A smear from the urethral canal;
- Ultrasound examination of the organs of the genitourinary system;
- Urine collection for general analysis;
- Clinical blood test.
Based on the results of the diagnosis, a treatment regimen for the underlying disease that caused the appearance of pathological exudate is prescribed. Ignoring such signs leads to a deterioration in well-being and the transition of the disease into a chronic form that is difficult to treat. A timely visit to the urologist will allow you to quickly cope with the disease and maintain good health for a long time.
Pre-ejaculate (pre-cum or Cooper's fluid) is a clear, colorless, viscous pre-seminal fluid that is released from the urethra of a man's penis to the outside when he enters a state ofsexual arousal. Pre-ejaculation is inevitable during human intercourse. This secret is also secreted by a man during masturbation, in preparation for intercourse (for example, fondling), or at an early stage of copulation, some time before the man reaches full orgasm anddon't ejaculate.
Origin of pre-cum
The presemen is formed mainly by the bulbourethral glands (Cooper's glands), as well as the Littre's glands.
Littré's glands are an additional site for the formation of the presemen. They are grape-shaped alveolar tubular glands of the urethra, located along its entire length, from the external opening to the neck of the bladder, in the submucosal, fibromuscular and connective tissue layers. They secrete and excrete mucous fluid, the amount of which increases with sexual arousal. Associated with the secretion of Cooper's glands, the secretion of Littré's glands also serves to moisten the urethra, to maintain an alkaline reaction favorable to spermatozoa during their passage through the urethra.
The amount of pre-ejaculate excreted
The amount of pre-seminal fluid secreted by a man varies greatly from individual to individual. Some men do not excrete presemen, while in others its volume reaches 5 ml. Preseed contains a number of chemicals found in the seed, such as acid phosphatase. And some seed markers, such as gamma-glutamyltransferase, are completely absent from pre-seed.
Function performed by preseed
The acidic environment of the male urethra and female vagina is hostile to male sperm. The presemen neutralizes the residual acidity in the urethra caused by urine, which creates a more favorable environment for the passage of the semen. Normally, the vaginal environment is acidic; introducing presemen before ejaculation can alter the vaginal environment to promote semen survival. Pre-ejaculatory fluid can collect semen left in the urethra from previous ejaculations. The presemen does not act as a lubricant during sexual intercourse, but facilitates the passage of sperm through the canal during ejaculation, and also participates in the coagulation of semen.
Risks Associated with Presemen Isolation
Studies have shown the presence of HIV in the majority of premen samples from HIV-infected men. Immunodeficiency virus infection leads to the disease of HIV infection, the final stage of which is known as AIDS. Many also express concern that sperm cannot be found in pre-sperm and therefore cannot cause pregnancy, using this fact against the use of interrupted intercourse (removal of the penis) as a prevention method. of pregnancy. No large-scale studies have been conducted to determine the content of sperm in the presemen, but a number of small studies have suggested that sperm is present in the presemen. It is also likely that the pre-cum released after a recent ejaculation contains semen, because after an orgasm there is always ejaculate in the ducts.
Increased Preseminal Formation
Some men are concerned about the amount of pre-cum they produce. A physician described a patient who was troubled by pre-cum seeping through pants during kissing and other mild erotic stimulation. Several reports have shown satisfactory results when these men were treated with a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor. In such cases, a doctor recommended a differential diagnosis with prostorrhoea, prostatic discharge during straining associated with urination or defecation.
religious attitude
For Sunni Muslims, excretion of presemen during corresponding sleep requires the performance of a purification ritual.