The appearance of secretions is accompanied by swelling of the mammary glands and the release of lubrication. But what stands out in men when they are aroused - few know. A sturdy floor is capable of producing not only seminal fluid, but also a special lubricant that facilitates sliding during friction.
The process of sexual arousal is a complex psychological and physiological reaction. In most cases, sexual desire begins with eye contact with the object of desire. In the subconscious of a man, images of impending sexual intercourse appear, which causes an erection.
Not only a real image, but also a fantasy can cause sexual desire. This reaction could be slower. Erectile function depends on the reactions of the central nervous system. A man's sexual ability is controlled by impulses from the brain that pass along the spinal cord.
The main excitatory mechanism is one's own thoughts and images, born from the imagination.
Types of erection and its mechanism:
- reflex. This reaction occurs after stimulation of the penis. The reaction is physiological, often appearing within a minute of masturbation. A mechanism arises in the spinal cord. Sexual desire can also be observed in a paralyzed person with spinal injuries.
- Psychogenic. It is an arousal mechanism caused by the fantasy and the thought process. Sexual images associated with possible sexual intercourse appear in a man's head. This type of erection requires a healthy nervous system, as only a few patients with lower spinal cord injuries can achieve it.
- Night. It refers to an uncontrolled mechanical erection, it occurs in all healthy men. The first nocturnal reaction of sexual arousal is also observed in boys during puberty. Lack of mechanical erection is a reason to see a doctor and a sign of androgen deficiency and other physiological disorders.
The penis becomes hard after the penis is filled with arterial blood. There may be discharge in men when they are aroused. At the same time, the ischiocavernosus muscles contract, compressing the base of the penis and blocking the outflow of blood from it. During this time, urination is difficult.
After contractions along the epididymis, ejaculation occurs: seminal fluid is expelled from the urethra. The bladder neck also contracts, preventing the reverse flow of secretions, then the muscles in the penis contract sharply and rhythmically, expelling 2 to 5 ml of ejaculate.
After the eruption of the semen, the man completely loses sexual desire, the hardness of the penis disappears. At the same time, for some time, an erection becomes impossible, the formation of seminal fluid resumes.
In a healthy man, after 10 minutes, a sexual reaction may already reappear. However, this period varies and depends on the man's sexual habits and desires. Age, health and mental status play an important role.
What is pre-ejaculate
When excited, clear mucus is released in men - this is pre-ejaculate. It appears with or after an erection. The secretion of this fluid helps prevent injury to the penis during vaginal penetration.
The absence of pre-ejaculate in a man may indicate a pathology of the reproductive system.
Also, the secreted substance is often called presiminal fluid. There is another name - pre-seed. Such a lubricant is released not only before sexual intercourse, but also during a slight sexual arousal, during stroking. The appearance of the pre-ejaculate indicates a man's desire to enter into an intimate relationship with a woman.
Where it is produced
Lubrication in a man cannot be called a simple process. The body has special glands located in the muscles of the perineum, at the base of the penis. They are called cooper or bulbourethral glands.
Male organs got their name in honor of the discoverer - Cooper. They were discovered in the 17th century, but the true purpose of the glandular tissue became known later.
Littre's glands are also present, in which part of the pre-ejaculate is formed. They are found in the urethra (from the neck of the bladder to the external opening of the urethra). Their main task is the allocation of alkaline mucous fluid, due to which the volume of presiminal fluid increases. Normally, it ranges from 2-3 drops to 5ml.
The most common reason for going to the doctor is the release of the pre-semen at the slightest sexual arousal. Such a sign can indicate a violation of the genitourinary system and cause problems. However, this situation is treatable. The andrologist prescribes therapy after appropriate examination.
Composed
These are mucous secretions, which include alkalis and various enzymes. Since the vaginal environment is acidic and rejects the man's semen, the lubricant helps neutralize the "aggression" of the female microflora.
There is a myth that a woman can get pregnant from discharge from a man's urethra. There is no sperm in the composition of the lubricant, but it can be present when sexual intercourse without contraception occurs within hours of masturbation or previous sexual contact.
To avoid unwanted pregnancy, in this case, it is recommended to use a condom or other means of protection.
Functions
Presemen is not only a transparent lubricating liquid, but also a protective mucosal reaction. The release of the preseme facilitates the penetration of the penis into the vagina, helps relieve friction if a woman does not have enough lubrication.
Penile secretions have several important functions:
- neutralize the increased acidity of the vaginal microflora;
- facilitate the penetration of the penis, help the movement of spermatozoa along the cervix;
- increase the chances of conception;
- remove the contents of the urinary canal (urine, semen).
Sperm in an acidic environment die quickly. And it is thanks to the alkaline pre-ejaculate that they can enter the woman's genital tract intact and fertilize the egg. This is why male lubricant is able to protect the vitality of the sperm.
Thanks to the discharge from the urethra, the chance of getting pregnant also increases, because the seminal fluid will quickly enter the uterus while flowing. In addition, a natural lubricant will help avoid the use of artificial substitutes and will facilitate the penetration of the penis into the vagina if a woman does not have enough of her own secretions.
As it normally appears
In medical terminology, discharge from the urethra is often referred to as libidinal urethrorrhea. In appearance, it is normal mucus of a transparent color. During sex, it is released in a volume of 1 to 5 ml. This amount is sufficient for comfortable sexual contact.
The composition of the presemen also includes smegma, a fatty substance that collects in the fold of the foreskin. If a man is faithful to a sexual partner or uses a condom during sexual contact, there are no additional inclusions and color changes. A slight whitish tinge is possible.
Reason to see a doctor
The appearance of any suspicious symptoms is a reason to consult a doctor. Such changes in the body should alert. If a man sees a doctor on time, it is possible to detect the disease at an early stage, which contributes to a speedy recovery.
The symptom will be a clue and a reason to check the body for infections or inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system. The doctor will prescribe a diagnostic examination, laboratory tests to identify the cause of the development of the pathological process.
Similar pathological processes in the body of a man during arousal and during the rest period are observed in case of infection with venereal diseases. If you have one or more associated symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Urgent antibiotic therapy may be needed.
The pre-ejaculate is not excreted
Some men, after reading the article, may suspect a problem, as they don't have pre-ejaculate. This can be both a sign of the norm and a sign of a pathological process.
The indicated volume (1 to 5 ml) is an approximation. The amount of discharge from the urethra during arousal can vary and depends on the individual characteristics of the organism. Sometimes a man does not notice the release of lubricant, as it is released after penetration into the vagina.
In 5% of cases, the absence of pre-ejaculate is a symptom of the presence of inflammatory diseases. It is advisable to consult a possible problem with your doctor. The disabled, the elderly may not have secretions from the urethra.
Changes in color and texture
Any spots of color should alert a man. Normally the color of the presemen is transparent, slightly white. You should also pay attention to the density. Pre-seminal fluid is thin, it flows freely from the urinary canal during sexual arousal.
Gray, red, green, orange and other shades are a sign of an inflammatory or infectious process. The body thus reacts to the viral invasion. Sometimes colored discharge is a sign of a normal rehabilitation process after prostate surgery, antibiotic therapy, or other surgery.
Viscous transparent discharge sometimes indicates infection with infectious diseases: staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus, Escherichia coli. The release of bacteria is observed not only in the preseme, but also in a calm state of the penis.
What can the appearance of different shades of pre-seed mean:
- Gray-green color. Talk about the presence of infection in the body. This is not always a sign of sexually transmitted diseases, as the flu or SARS can occur. As a rule, it is accompanied by an increase in body temperature.
- Thick white discharge. They talk about the development of fungal diseases, most often it is candidiasis. It is transmitted from an infected sexual partner. When a pathogen is detected, it is necessary to treat both a man and a woman.
- Red. Talk about the presence of blood in the discharge. This symptom is typical of urological diseases (, cystitis), chronic prostatitis and a number of other diseases not associated with the urinary system: hypertension, atherosclerosis.
- Yellow. This is a sign of sexually transmitted disease infection. Men rarely show symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases, most often the disease proceeds in a latent form. With the appearance of yellow secretions, chlamydia, ureaplasmosis, mycoplasmosis and other sexually transmitted diseases can be suspected.
- Purulent discharge. They talk about the presence of certain types of infections, such as gonorrhea, syphilis, gonococcal infection. Often accompanied by problems with urination, erectile dysfunction.
Only a doctor can help you make an accurate diagnosis. A routine examination is not enough to identify the problem, it will be necessary to undergo laboratory diagnostics, in some cases with the help of ultrasound.
The key to recovery is a timely visit to the doctor.
Do not self-medicate and do not let the disease run its course. Sexually transmitted diseases cause the appearance of many diseases, can cause problems with urination, erectile dysfunction and a decrease in the body's immune defenses.