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, petting) or at the early stage of copulation, some time before the man fully reaches orgasm and ejaculates.
The pre-semen is formed mainly by the bulbourethral glands (Cooper's glands), as well as the glands of Littre.
The glands of Littre are an additional site of formation of the pre-semen. These are cluster-shaped tubular-alveolar 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 secrete mucous fluid, the amount of which increases with sexual arousal.
Together with the secretion of the Cooper glands, the secretion of the Littre glands also serves to moisturize the urethra, to maintain an alkaline reaction favorable for sperm during their passage through the urethra.
The amount of pre-ejaculate released.
The amount of pre-seminal fluid secreted by a man varies greatly among individuals. Some men do not produce pre-semen, while others produce up to 5 ml. The preseed contains a number of chemicals present in the seed, such as acid phosphatase. And some semen markers, such as gamma-glutamyltransferase, are completely absent from the presemen.
Function performed by the pre-seed
The acidic environment of a man's urethra and a woman's vagina is hostile to a man's semen. Pre-semen neutralizes residual acidity in the urethra caused by urine, thereby creating a more favorable environment for the passage of semen.
Normally, the vaginal environment is acidic; administration of pre-semen prior to ejaculation may alter the vaginal environment to favor sperm survival. Pre-ejaculation can pick up sperm remaining in the urethra from previous ejaculations.
Pre-semen 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 the release of pre-semen
Studies have shown the presence of HIV in the majority of presemen samples from HIV-infected men. Infection with the immunodeficiency virus leads to HIV infection, the final stage of which is known as AIDS.
Many also express concern that the presence of sperm in the pre-semen is impossible and therefore cannot cause pregnancy, using this fact against the use of interrupted coitus (withdrawal of the penis) as a method of preventing pregnancy.
There have been no large-scale studies to determine the sperm content of the presemen, but a number of small studies have suggested that sperm is present in the presemen.
Increased formation of pre-semen
Some men are concerned about the amount of pre-seminal fluid they produce. One physician described a patient who was confused by pre-semen leaking through his pants during kissing and other mild erotic stimulation.
Several reports have shown satisfactory results when such men were treated with a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor.
In such cases, one doctor recommended a differential diagnosis of prostatorrhea, the secretion of prostate 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 guy gets excited. The pre-semen is secreted by the bulbourethral glands and the Littre glands, which are located throughout 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 free passage of seminal fluid through the urethra;
- destroy bacteria;
- moisturize and suppress the acidic environment in the urethra.
Pre-semen can also act as a lubricant during intercourse, but in most cases the amount released will not be enough for this. Pre-ejaculate is one of the components of semen. It enters the seminal fluid during ejaculation and mixes with the semen, which helps protect sperm from the acidic environment of a woman’s vagina.
Healthy pre-ejaculate has the following characteristics:
- no odor;
- transparency;
- viscosity;
- absence of lumps or inclusions;
- does not cause unpleasant or painful sensations.
Pre-seed performs cleansing functions, so its consistency can change. A man may experience clouding of the lubricant with repeated sexual intercourse, lack of hygiene, or before ejaculation. She will return to normal in 1-2 days. Otherwise, the development of a pathogenic process should be suspected.
Symptoms indicating 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 indicating the development of diseases.
Unhealthy discharge in men is divided into types:
| Spermatorrhoea | Random leakage of sperm without achieving orgasm. The cause of the process is decreased muscle tone of the vas deferens. Pathology develops due to chronic inflammation |
| Hematorrhea | Discharge of lubricant mixed with blood. Appears with injuries 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 gland secretions. This mucus is characterized by active formation at 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 |
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The volume of mucus released can be either copious or small. It can be quite difficult to notice poor lubrication. To do this, you have to press on the urethra so that fluid comes out of the opening. It dries quickly, forming a film on the membrane of the head of the penis. The viscous consistency causes the sponges of the urethra to stick together.
For the continuation of the human race, a man’s ability 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 masculine strength. Indicators of the condition of the genital organs are discharge from the penis.
They are like alarm bells indicating normal internal processes or pathology. The discharge in men when excited deserves special attention. At this point, a small amount of fluid comes 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 enter the vagina, many obstacles appear in their path. First of all, this is an acidic environment in which most of the male cells die. It is the secretion formed during erection that helps reduce acidity.
Usually the male secretion is absolutely transparent in color, without an unpleasant odor and in small quantities. A medium thick consistency is considered normal.
The appearance of secretion occurs not only during sexual arousal, but also in the morning, when the organ is in a state of erection. In addition, liquid discharge appears during gentle caresses with the woman you love. This is how the body prepares for intimacy.
Depending on the degree of excitement, mucus can be of different volumes. With strong sexual desire, more discharge occurs. 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 discharge during arousal, a man may have sperm, which sometimes achieve their goal.
The natural secretion that comes out of the penis during sexual activity is, of course, sperm. It consists of sperm and the natural mucus of the male organ. It has a whitish color and a thick character. It comes out of the penis as a result of the release of sexual intercourse.
Discharge indicators are within normal limits
The volume of fluid that should be released when a man is excited varies. The physiology of the body influences a lot. Everyone knows their limits if they regularly look after themselves.
But if a change in the amount and nature of mucus occurs, 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 pathology, although there are exceptions.
If a man has not had sexual intercourse for a long time, discharge during erection increases significantly. In addition, they become thicker than usual. And it looks a little cloudier. It is important that there is no yellow tint or blood elements. The norm of male secretion during arousal should correspond to the following characteristics:
- transparent watery 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 abstains from intimacy with a woman for a long time, this will certainly affect the discharge. Bad habits and dietary habits are also risk factors. Constant stress and emotional breakdowns lead to weakened immunity and weakness in the body.
Sometimes discharge from the penis during strong arousal leads to defecation. From the physiological side, 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 gland, the secreted fluid 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 special type of discharge occurs in the folds of skin near the head of the male genital organ. Usually smegma 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 illness
Sadly, men are not immune from sexual diseases. And since the body is created amazingly, the development of an infection can be determined by the secretion released. Some ailments 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, which is caused by the proliferation of pathological microorganisms;
- infections transmitted through intimate relationships;
- malignant formations;
- postoperative problems;
- injuries of the genitourinary organs.
Depending on the degree of the disease, discharge from the penis can be large or scanty. In addition, pus or blood elements enter the clear liquid from the hole on the head of the penis. This causes a change in color and thickness.
A viscous, colorless secretion that occurs in young people during sexual arousal often signals the presence of a pathological infection. In case of serious complications, pus appears in it, which collects on the head of the penis and sticks the foreskin together.
Various infectious infections manifest themselves not only in changes in male secretions. They are accompanied by sensations of itching of the genital organ and its swelling. The causes of changes are the following pathologies:
- prostatorrhea;
- balanoposthitis;
- hematuria;
- nongonorrheal urethritis.
If a man notices obvious changes in his fluid that occur during arousal, he should immediately consult a doctor. It is important to identify the disease at an early stage of development to avoid complications.
In order to respond in time to the emergence 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 virility.
Discharge in men: normal or abnormal?
Discharges from the human bodymean a lot. Usually their presence indicates a healthy state or any pathologies, the development of diseases or infectious processes. In some cases, discharge 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 somewhat more complicated - fluids leak from the genitals - their natural openings, which in some cases are normal, but in others will serve as one of the symptoms of the disease. And sometimes discharge from the penis is the only symptom of a developing serious illness.
It is impossible to accurately determine the cause and how normal the presence of present discharge is by appearance. To confirm or refute the diagnosis, a laboratory examination is always required, for which a visit to a urologist is required. Only based on the test results, the doctor determines the appropriate treatment.
The presence of discharge 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 own health if discharge appears during sexual arousal.
Physiological discharge during excitement
Libidinal urethrorrhea- This is a secret secreted by the gonads. It appears in all men when excited. The amount of secretion is small and can be formed 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 excitement? The physiology of all men may be different, and there is no secret to the volume standards. However, if a person notices thatfor no reason the volume of liquid increased, it changed consistency, smell and color, this is a signal of the presence of infection, inflammation, problems with the genitals, and so on.
There may be exceptions to this situation. So, if a man has not had sexual intercourse for a long time, the secretion increases in volume. It may be slightly thicker, cloudier, but there should be no yellow tint, blood streaks or other changes. Maximum - a little cloudiness.
A normal secret should have the following characteristics:
- no unpleasant odor;
- transparent color;
- medium thick consistency.
Factors that may influence secretion characteristics:
- diseases;
- nutritional characteristics (foods consumed);
- abstinence from sexual activity;
- stress and poor lifestyle, weakened immunity.
In some cases, the release of secretions during excitement provokes the act of defecation. From the 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 observed, a substance may form in the folds of skin on the penis. If this process occurs, the chance of developing inflammation and infections increases.
The semen must also have a certain consistency, smell and color. However, its features and characteristics may depend on individual characteristics. It is first released from the penis during 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 teenage boys during puberty.
What pathologies can be:
- the result of a change in one’s own pathogenic flora (not dangerous, but requires medical supervision, since there is an increased risk of developing diseases and inflammation against the background of an increased number of bacteria and pathogenic microorganisms);
- sexually transmitted infections;
- tumors, cancerous diseases – oncological processes;
- the result of injury, curvature of the penis, or other physiological acquired or congenital disorders;
- consequences of surgical intervention (require a special approach and more careful monitoring).
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The severity of the discharge and symptoms uncharacteristic 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 disease-cause.
It is important to understand that the disease cannot be accurately determined by the symptoms of the discharge. Results and treatment can only be discussed after an accurate diagnosis has been made..
Discharge from STDs
With sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), the nature of the discharge changes. Let's consider the main diseases in which these changes occur, depending on the nature of the discharge 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 it seems to stretch, reminiscent of 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 may be the following with this type of discharge:
- trichomoniasis;
- chlamydia;
- ureaplasmosis.
In some cases, discharge is formed not only during excitement, but also in a calm state. The liquid seems to stick to the head of the penis and dries quickly.
Purulent discharge
In this case, the consistency is thick, sticky, opaque liquid, yellowish, sometimes with a greenish tint. Has an unpleasant smell. Mucus contains many leukocytes. Usually in this case we are talking 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, its possible presence in the body.
The causative agents may be the following:
- streptococcus;
- candida;
- coli;
- staphylococcus
Non-gonorrheal urethritis
An inflammatory process in the urethra, a canal that allows fluid 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 is accompanied by unpleasant sensations and pain. Inflammation of the foreskin must 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 discharge, often with pus. At the same time, there are problems with potency, there is a frequent urge to urinate, when it is impossible to completely empty the bladder. Accompanied by pain.
Candidiasis
Candidiasis manifests itself in a discharge that resembles cottage cheese. In this case, there is severe itching, the penis turns 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
Discharge from the penis, or more precisely, from the urethral canal during arousal, can have certain consequences if ignored.
What you need to know about discharge during arousal:
- The normal state of the fluid secreted from the head of the penis is transparent, white, without an unpleasant odor, pus, or blood.
- Disturbances in the discharge may indicate the development of inflammatory processes associated with sexually transmitted infections, as well as sexually transmitted diseases.
- Features of symptoms may depend on the duration of development of the disease, its characteristics, and the man’s 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.