Precum(pre-seed, ORCooper's fluid) is a clear, colorless, viscous pre-seminal fluid that is secreted from the urethra of the male penis when he becomes sexually aroused.
Pre-cum is inevitable during human sexual intercourse.
This secretion is also secreted by a man during masturbation, in preparation for sexual intercourse (for example, cuddling) or in the initial phase of copulation, some time before the man fully reaches orgasm and ejaculates.
The pre-semen is mainly formed by the bulbourethral glands (Cooper's glands), as well as the glands of Littre.
The glands of Littre are an additional site of pre-seed formation. These are tubular-alveolar glands of the urethra in the form of a cluster, 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 secrete mucous fluid, the amount of which increases with sexual arousal.
Together with the secretion of the Cooper's glands, the secretion of the Littre's glands also serves to hydrate the urethra, to maintain a favorable alkaline reaction for the spermatozoa during their passage through the urethra.
The amount of pre-ejaculate released.
The amount of pre-seminal fluid secreted by a man varies greatly from individual to individual. Some men produce no pre-seed, while others produce up to 5ml. Preseed contains a number of chemicals found in the seed, such as acid phosphatase. And some seminal markers, such as gamma-glutamyltransferase, are completely absent from preseed.
Function performed by the pre-seed
The acidic environment of the man's urethra and the woman's vagina is hostile to the man's sperm. Pre-semen neutralizes residual acidity in the urethra caused by urine, thus creating a more favorable environment for the passage of sperm.
Normally the vaginal environment is acidic; administration of pre-semen before ejaculation can alter the vaginal environment to promote sperm survival. Preejaculation can collect semen left in the urethra from previous ejaculations.
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 sperm coagulation.
Risks associated with the release of pre-seed
Studies have demonstrated the presence of HIV in the majority of presemen samples from HIV-infected men. Immunodeficiency virus infection leads to HIV infection, the final stage of which is known as AIDS.
Many also express concern that the presence of sperm in pre-seed is impossible and therefore cannot cause pregnancy, using this fact against the use of coitus interruptus (withdrawal of the penis) as a method of preventing pregnancy.
No large-scale studies have been conducted to determine the sperm content of presemen, but a number of small studies have suggested that sperm is present in presemen.
Increased pre-seed formation
Some men are concerned about the amount of pre-seminal fluid they produce. One doctor described a patient who was confused by pre-semen leaking from his pants during kissing and other mild erotic stimulation.
Numerous studies have shown satisfactory results when these men were treated with a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor.
In these cases, a doctor recommended a differential diagnosis of prostatorrhea, the secretion of prostatic secretions during straining associated with urination or defecation.
Discharge during arousal in men is called pre-ejaculate. It protrudes from the opening of the urethra at the moment when the boy becomes aroused. The preseed is secreted by the bulbourethral glands and the glands of Littre, which are located along the entire section of the canal, from the external opening to the neck of the bladder.
Discharges during arousal in men perform the following functions::
- ensure the free passage of seminal fluid through the urethra;
- destroy bacteria;
- moisturize and suppress the acidic environment in the urethra.
Pre-seed can also act as a lubricant during intercourse, but in most cases the amount released will not be sufficient. Pre-ejaculate is one of the components of sperm. It enters seminal fluid during ejaculation and mixes with sperm, helping to protect sperm from the acidic environment of a woman's vagina.
Healthy pre-ejaculate has the following characteristics:
- no smell;
- transparency;
- viscosity;
- absence of lumps or inclusions;
- does not cause unpleasant or painful sensations.
Pre-seed performs cleaning functions, so its consistency may change. A man may experience lubricant clouding with repeated sexual intercourse, 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.
Symptoms indicating a deviation of the lubricant from the norm:
- the appearance of fluid from the urethra during the day;
- the appearance of an unpleasant odor;
- pain when urinating;
- formation of excessive amounts of mucus;
- voluntary release of lubrication without sexual arousal;
- presence of third-party inclusions;
- change in consistency to too thick or liquid.
These signs are characteristic of pathological processes that indicate the development of diseases.
Unhealthy secretions in men are divided into types:
| Spermatorrhea | Random loss of sperm without reaching orgasm. The cause of the process is the decrease in muscle tone of the vas deferens. The pathology develops due to chronic inflammation |
| Hematorrhea | Spillage of lubricant mixed with blood. It appears with lesions to the urethral mucosa |
| Leukocytic urethrorrhea | The 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 during the night. A man notices pus discharge in the morning, and yellow spots can be found on his underwear. Mucopurulent discharge appears when the urethra is damaged by bacteria: trichomonas, ureamicoplasma, chlamydia |
| Purulent | They include a large number of leukocytes, urethral epithelium, mucus and serous fluid. They have a thick consistency and an unpleasant odor. They appear in the form of drops with a yellow or greenish tint. Evidence of the development of gonococcal urethritis, which is formed against the background of chlamydia and gonorrhea |
Boy at the venereologist
The volume of mucus released may be large or small. It can be quite difficult to notice poor lubrication. To do this, you need to press on the urethra so that the liquid flows out of the opening. It dries quickly, forming a film on the membrane of the head of the penis. The viscous consistency makes the urethral sponges stick together.
For the continuation of the human race, the ability of a man to transmit his seed to a woman plays a huge role. Therefore, it is very important for him to take care of his health and male strength. Indicators of the condition of the genital organs are secretions from the penis.
They are like alarm bells that indicate normal internal processes or pathologies. Secretion in men when excited deserves special attention. At this point, a small amount of fluid flows out of the penis.
Its thickness, volume, shade and odor indicate the condition of the male reproductive organs.
The emergence of natural secretion
For successful procreation, it is important that during arousal a special fluid is released from the canal of the male organ. It is she who promotes the movement of sperm to the female cell for fertilization.
Once sperm enters the vagina, many obstacles arise in its path. First of all, this is an acidic environment in which most male cells die. It is the secretion formed during erection that helps reduce acidity.
Usually male secretion is absolutely transparent in color, without unpleasant odor and in small quantities. A medium thick consistency is considered normal.
The appearance of the secretion occurs not only during sexual arousal, but also in the morning, when the organ is in a state of erection. Furthermore, during delicate caresses with the woman you love, fluid leaks appear. This is how the body prepares for intimacy.
Depending on the degree of arousal, the mucus can have different volumes. With a strong sexual desire more secretions occur. In addition, the individuality of the male body should be taken into account. The volume of fluid released can reach up to 5 mg.
Along with the discharge during arousal, a man may have sperm, which sometimes reaches the goal of him.
The natural secretion that comes out of the penis during sexual activity is, of course, sperm. It consists of sperm and natural mucus of the male organ. It has a whitish color and a dense character. It exits the penis following the release of sexual intercourse.
Discharge indicators are within normal limits
The volume of fluid that should be released when a man is aroused varies. The physiology of the body influences a lot. Everyone knows their limits if they regularly take care of themselves.
But if there is a change in the amount and nature of mucus, it is important to consult a doctor. By finding out the cause in a timely manner, you can really avoid problems.
In most cases, such changes signal a pathology, although exceptions exist.
If a man does not have sexual intercourse for a long time, secretions during erection increase significantly. Additionally, they become thicker than usual. And it looks a little cloudier. It is important that there are no yellow tints or blood elements. The norm of male secretion during arousal should correspond to the following characteristics:
- transparent aqueous color;
- without a clearly expressed unpleasant odor;
- medium thickness.
It is important to consider that such male discharge is influenced by lifestyle and physical illness. If a gentleman refrains from intimacy with a woman for a long time, this will certainly affect the discharge. Bad habits and eating habits are also risk factors. Constant stress and emotional breakdowns lead to weakened immunity and weakness of the body.
Sometimes discharge from the penis during strong arousal leads to defecation. From a physiological point of view, this is the norm. But the situation should not be a frequent occurrence.
The secretion that comes out of the penis contains sperm. If they are of poor quality or the man suffers from inflammation of the prostate, the secreted liquid changes color. At the same time, its smell and consistency must correspond to the norm.
A natural reaction to poor intimate hygiene is the appearance of smegma. This particular type of secretion occurs in the skin folds near the head of the male genital organ. Smegma usually leads to inflammation or infection.
During adolescence, boys experience nocturnal emissions during puberty. As a result of erotic dreams, strong arousal occurs. This leads to an erection, after which voluntary ejaculation is observed. Wet dreams for representatives of the stronger sex are a physiological norm.
Change in secretion as a signal of disease
Unfortunately, men are not immune to sexual diseases. And since the body is created in an amazing way, the development of an infection can be determined by the released secretion. Some disorders are detected only by this sign. Therefore, men should carefully monitor changes in the nature of their sexual secretions.
Unnatural discharge during erection often indicates the following changes:
- inflammation of the urinary tract, caused by the proliferation of pathological microorganisms;
- infections transmitted through intimate relationships;
- malignant formations;
- postoperative problems;
- lesions of the genitourinary organs.
Depending on the degree of the disease, discharge from the penis may be abundant or scanty. Also, from the hole on the head of the penis, elements of pus or blood enter the transparent liquid. This causes a change in color and thickness.
A viscous, colorless discharge that occurs in young people during sexual arousal often signals the presence of a pathological infection. In case of serious complications, pus appears, which collects on the head of the penis and sticks the foreskin together.
Various infectious infections are manifested not only in changes in male secretions. They are accompanied by sensations of itching of the genital organ and its swelling. The causes of the changes are the following pathologies:
- prostatorrhea;
- balanoposthitis;
- hematuria;
- non-gonorrheal urethritis.
If a man notices noticeable changes in his fluids that occur during arousal, he should consult a doctor immediately. It is important to identify the disease at an early stage of development to avoid complications.
To respond in time to the onset of an infection, men are advised to regularly monitor their discharge. This applies to both the calm state of the penis and sexual arousal. Regular visits to the urologist for preventive examinations serve as reliable protection for his manhood.
Secretion in men: normal or abnormal?
Discharges from the human bodyit means a lot. Usually their presence indicates a state of health or possible pathologies, the development of diseases or infectious processes. In some cases, the secretion itself should be absent, for example, with a runny nose, it is obvious that the person is sick. Same with ear discharge.
In the case of the reproductive system, everything is a little more complicated - fluids flow out of the genitals - their natural openings, which in some cases are normal, but in others they will serve as one of the symptoms of the disease. And sometimes discharge from the penis is the only symptom of a developing serious disease.
It is impossible to precisely determine the cause and how normal the presence of the apparently present discharge is. To confirm or deny the diagnosis, a laboratory test is always necessary, for which a visit to a urologist is necessary. Only based on the test results, the doctor determines the appropriate treatment.
The presence of secretions during sexual arousal deserves special attentionwhen a man has an erection and fluid begins to flow from the urethral opening. It is important to pay attention to its consistency, smell, quantity, color. Let's consider in what cases you should fear for your health if discharge appears during sexual arousal.
Physiological discharge during arousal
Libidinal urethrorrhea- This is a secret secreted by the gonads. It appears in all men when they are excited. The amount of secretion is small and can form during sexual intercourse. In some cases, the secretion is released in large volumes.
Norm or deviation?
How to determine whether a normal amount of secretion is released during arousal? All men's physiology may be different and there is no secret in volume standards. However, if a person notices itfor no reason the volume of the liquid increased, it changed consistency, smell and color, this is a sign of the presence of infection, inflammation, genital problems and so on.
There may be exceptions to this situation. So, if a man does not have sexual intercourse for a long time, the secretion increases in volume. It may be slightly thicker, cloudier, but there should be no yellow tinge, streaks of blood or other changes. Maximum: some cloud cover.
A normal secret should have the following characteristics:
- no unpleasant odor;
- transparent color;
- medium dense consistency.
Factors that can influence the characteristics of the secretion:
- illnesses;
- nutritional characteristics (food consumed);
- abstinence from sexual activity;
- stress and poor lifestyle, weakened immunity.
In some cases, the release of secretions during arousal causes the act of defecation. From a physiological point of view this process is considered normal, although its formation should be rare.
Smegma- another type of discharge that is formed during excitement. If hygiene is not respected, a substance can form in the folds of the skin of the penis. If this process occurs, the possibility of developing inflammation and infection increases.
Semen must also have a certain consistency, smell and color. However, its characteristics and characteristics may depend on individual characteristics. It is first released from the penis into the body during sexual intercourse or masturbation.
During a wet dream, sperm is also released.Wet dream– a condition in which a man experiences erection, arousal and ejaculation during sleep. Wet dreams usually occur in adolescents during puberty.
What pathologies can they be?:
- the result of a change in one's pathogenic flora (not dangerous, but requires medical supervision, since it increases the risk of developing diseases and inflammation against the background of an increased number of pathogenic bacteria and microorganisms);
- sexually transmitted infections;
- tumors, cancerous diseases – oncological processes;
- the result of injury, penile curvature, or other acquired or congenital physiological disorders;
- consequences of surgical intervention (require a special approach and more careful monitoring).
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The severity of the discharge and unusual symptoms of the normal state of discharge are influenced by the following factors::
- cause (disease, infection, inflammation, etc. );
- severity (degree of development of the disease);
- immunity;
- concomitant diseases;
- duration of the cause of the disease.
It is important to understand that the disease cannot be accurately determined by the symptoms of discharge. Results and treatment can only be discussed after an accurate diagnosis has been made. .
Download from sexually transmitted diseases
With sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the nature of the secretions changes. Let's consider the main diseases in which these changes occur, depending on the nature of secretions from the penis during arousal.
Mucus discharge
This is a sign of the following diseases:
- chlamydia;
- mycoplasmosis;
- ureaplasmosis.
At the same time the consistency is liquid, but seems to stretch, resembling mucus. The color is transparent, practically no different from the norm.
Mucous discharge with purulent streaks
The color in this case is white, but not transparent. There is a milky tint. Leukocytes can also be recorded in the composition.
Diseases can be as follows with this type of discharge:
- trichomoniasis;
- chlamydia;
- ureaplasmosis.
In some cases, the secretion is formed not only during excitement, but also in a calm state. The liquid appears to stick to the head of the penis and dries quickly.
Purulent discharge
In this case the consistency is a thick, sticky, opaque, yellowish liquid, sometimes with a greenish tinge. It has an unpleasant odor. Mucus contains many leukocytes. Usually in this case we talk about gonorrhea.
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Discharge during inflammation
If a man does not have sexually transmitted diseases, we are talking about an inflammatory process or, more precisely, the possible presence of him in the body.
The causal agents can be the following:
- streptococcus;
- candida;
- coli;
- staphylococcus
Non-gonorrhea urethritis
An inflammatory process in the urethra, a channel that allows fluids to pass through. In this case, the nature of the selection may be as follows:
- presence of mucus;
- presence of pus;
- stickiness;
- turbidity.
In this case, there is pain, itching and discomfort.
Balanoposthitis
In this case, the discharge contains pus, there is a lot of it, and it is accompanied by unpleasant sensations and pain. Inflammation of the foreskin should be treated as quickly as possible. The disease is accompanied by redness and swelling.
Prostatitis
With prostatitis - inflammation of the prostate gland - mucus is observed in the form of secretion, often with pus. At the same time, there are problems with potency, there is a frequent need to urinate, when it is impossible to completely empty the bladder. Accompanied by pain.
Candidiasis
Candidiasis manifests itself with secretions that resemble cottage cheese. In this case, severe itching is felt, the penis becomes red, especially the head.
Treatment
Treatment can be prescribed by your doctor. Depending on the identified disease, appropriate medications are prescribed. Usually thisantibiotics, which are also different. Some antibiotics fight sexually transmitted infections, others are aimed at suppressing the pathogenic environment: candida and other fungal microorganisms.
Conclusion
Secretions from the penis, or more precisely from the urethral canal during arousal, can have some consequences if ignored.
What you need to know about discharge during arousal:
- The normal state of the fluid secreted by the head of the penis is transparent, white, without unpleasant odor, pus or blood.
- Disturbances in secretion may indicate the development of inflammatory processes associated with sexually transmitted infections, as well as sexually transmitted diseases.
- The characteristics of the symptoms may depend on the duration of the development of the disease, its characteristics and the human immunity.
In some cases, a change in discharge is normal if there are objective reasons for this: changes in diet, concomitant diseases, abstinence from sexual activity.