During arousal, men secrete colorless, transparent mucus called pre-ejaculate. It forms along with an erection, but can also appear after it. If there is no lubrication during arousal in men, then this is a symptom of some pathology related to the reproductive system. The release of this fluid prevents injury to the male genital organ during vaginal penetration.
In medicine, lubrication in men during arousal is called temporary. This substance is formed not only before sexual intercourse, but also during slight sexual arousal, during petting, and also during masturbation. The appearance of lubrication in men during arousal indicates a desire to have intimate intimacy with their partner.
Composition of pre-semen
Pre-ejaculate is a mucous secretion that contains various enzymes and alkali. Since the environment of the female vagina is acidic and rejects male semen, lubricant neutralizes the aggressiveness of such female microflora.
There is a myth that says that discharge from a man’s genital organ can make a woman pregnant. The fact is that the lubricant does not contain sperm, but it can be there if sexual intercourse occurred without contraception, within several hours after masturbation or after previous sexual intercourse.
To avoid unwanted pregnancy, experts recommend using condoms or other forms of contraception.
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.
Also prescribed for the treatment of diseasesanti-inflammatory drugs, vitamin complexes, related medications and dietary supplementsdepending on the state of health and concomitant diseases.
Main functions
Lubricant is secreted in men during arousal; it is not only a clear lubricating fluid, but also a protective reaction of the mucous membrane. Such secretions facilitate the penetration of the male sexual organ into the female vagina and frictions, if a representative of the fair sex has secreted a small amount of such a substance.
The secretion of lubrication in men during arousal has several very important functions, which are as follows:
- Neutralization of increased acidity of vaginal microflora.
- Facilitating penetration of the penis, helping the movement of sperm along the cervix.
- Increased chance of conception.
- Removing the contents of the urinary canal.
In an acidic environment, sperm die quite quickly. Thanks to the alkaline pre-semen, they enter the reproductive tract undamaged and can fertilize the egg. This is why male lubricant has the ability to protect sperm viability.
In addition, thanks to this male discharge from the urethra, the chance of conception increases, since the seminal fluid penetrates into the uterus much faster during sliding. Natural lubricant helps avoid the use of artificial substitutes, and also facilitates penetration of the penis into the vagina if a woman has a small amount of her own secretions.
Is it possible to get pregnant?
One of the most common questions about coitus interruptus is the following: is it possible to get pregnant from a man's natural lubrication? Even the most experienced doctors will not be able to answer this question unequivocally, since in addition to the main factor, this process is influenced by many accompanying parameters, which sometimes completely turn statistics upside down. Next we will consider this issue in more detail.
There are a lot of articles online by ardent opponents of coitus interruptus, which state that a man’s pre-ejaculate can carry a certain number of sperm that can fertilize his partner’s egg. In fact, many scientific studies indicate that the natural lubricant secreted by the body in its pure form is not capable of causing pregnancy.
This is explained by the fact that the gland that produces it is in no way connected with the male testes, so absolutely pure mucus enters the excretory urethra. Therefore, even if a man’s physiology is characterized by abundant mucus secretion during sexual intercourse, it is not capable of causing an unwanted pregnancy. However, in practice, things are not so rosy.
What is the probability?
According to the Pearl index, which shows the extent to which a particular contraceptive choice is effective when used frequently, there is a fairly high percentage of all people who use the method of coitus interruptus to become pregnant. The indicator reaches values in the range of 6-18. This means that out of 100 couples who have used this method of contraception for a long time, from 6 to 18 can become pregnant.
This is explained by the fact that most pregnancies occur as a result of repeated sexual intercourse with a short break. As a result, a man may have some viable sperm remaining in the internal urethra. During the next sex session, along with a new portion of lubricant, it enters the woman’s internal genital organs, and this small amount is sometimes enough to fertilize the egg.
In addition, neglect of simple hygiene rules can also cause an unplanned pregnancy, since after ejaculation a certain amount of sperm can remain on the genitals, hands and body. In this case, the probability of getting pregnant from a guy’s lubricant is quite high, so whether it is possible to use this method of contraception is a rather controversial and controversial issue today. But nevertheless, the popularity of interrupted coitus has not yet fallen.
You can't get pregnant from male lubricant. It does not contain sperm. Even if there are single sperm present in it, this will not cause pregnancy. To conceive a child, the biological fluid that a man secretes into the vagina must contain at least 40 million sperm.
The exception is cases when a man has recently had sexual intercourse. Then some sperm may remain in his genital tract. It is able to enter the vagina along with pre-ejaculate, which pushes out sperm during the next sexual intercourse.
It is also dangerous to have a disrupted orgasm in a man if he experiences virtually no pleasant sensations during ejaculation. In this case, pre-ejaculate can be confused with ejaculate, resulting in an unwanted pregnancy. However, the discharge itself in men, which is observed during sexual arousal before ejaculation, does not pose a danger from this point of view.
Cooper's glands, which are responsible for the production of pre-ejaculate, are considered pre-seminal. They are located along the entire length of the penis from the inside from its external opening to the neck of the bladder. Some men produce more of this mucus, others less. There are some representatives of the stronger sex who have practically no smears, but this does not mean that it does not exist in principle. It’s just that it is not released at the moment of sexual arousal, but a few seconds before ejaculation.
What does normal look like?
So, the question of whether a man secretes lubricant during arousal has been resolved. But what does she look like? Externally, this liquid looks like simple transparent mucus. During sexual intercourse, it is released in amounts from 1 to 5 ml. This volume is quite enough to make sexual contact comfortable for partners. This seed contains smegma, which is a fatty substance that collects in the folds of the foreskin. If a man is faithful to only one sexual partner or uses a condom during sexual intercourse, then there are no color changes or additional inclusions in the composition of the liquid. Only a light whitish tint is possible.
When to see a doctor?
Many women still do not know whether men have lubrication when aroused. Some people simply didn't pay attention to it. However, it is a fact that this liquid is extremely important during sexual intercourse.
If any suspicious symptom appears, a man should immediately consult a doctor. Thanks to this, it will be possible to identify the disease at an early stage of its development, and therefore a speedy recovery will follow. That’s why it’s so important to pay attention to the composition and shade of your pre-seed. Additional symptoms that help identify the diagnosis include the following:
- Increased body temperature, fever, fever.
- A feeling of pain or discomfort in the area of the organs located in the pelvis.
- Redness of the skin, swelling and rashes.
- Bloody purulent impurities in male discharge.
- Burning and itching in the urethra.
- Hyperemia in the penile area.
- Erectile dysfunction, urinary retention.
Similar pathological processes in the male body during arousal and during rest are observed in the case of infection with sexually transmitted diseases. If several or even one symptom is detected, you should immediately consult a doctor. It is likely that the man will need urgent antibacterial therapy.
Sperm production disorders
In some cases, a man's sperm may be produced in smaller quantities or disappear altogether. A number of factors lead to such a violation, which are worth talking about in more detail. A complete absence of seminal fluid can be caused by weight gain, hormonal imbalances in the body, fever and sexually transmitted diseases.
As a result, in order to feel like a full-fledged man in every sense of the word, it is important to monitor any changes in the body. Seminal fluid will always be normal if the correct lifestyle, contraception and timely examination by a related specialist come first.
No pre-ejaculate released
If a man has a lot of lubrication when excited, then this can be called a feature of his body. However, in some cases, representatives of the stronger sex do not notice the release of fluid during sexual intercourse, since it begins to be released only after the penis penetrates the vagina.
In 5% of cases, the lack of lubrication is a symptom of the presence of some kind of inflammatory disease. In such a situation, it is best to consult a specialist about this problem. You should also pay attention to the fact that in older people, discharge from the urethra may be completely absent.
Diagnosis of the disease with pathological discharge from the penis
The examination procedure consists of several diagnostic procedures:
Initial examination by a specialist of the genital organ, namely the foreskin, head and perineum. The main task is to identify possible organ deformation, rashes, discharge, and inflammatory signs.
Feeling the lymph nodes in the groin area and assessing their condition. They can be:
- increased or within normal limits;
- hotter or colder than nearby tissues;
- mobile or not;
- hard or soft;
- whether the patient experiences pain on palpation or not.
In addition, the inguinal lymph nodes are examined for the presence of ulcerations.
Digital diagnosis of the prostate gland. This study is performed through the rectum. In this case, fluid may be released from the urethra, which is necessary for microscopy. Adenoma is characterized by uniformly enlarged lobes of the prostate gland and palpable dense cords. Uneven growths indicate the development of a malignant tumor. A confirming factor is discharge from the urethra during massage of blood with clots. For the reliability of the study, it is recommended to refrain from urinating 1. 5 - 2 hours before the procedure.
Complete blood count and extended urine test. Must give up on an empty stomach.
Examination of the material (smears for microscopic examination and culture). A procedure that minimizes the risk of incorrect diagnosis of the disease. It is particularly accurate. A stained smear under a microscope reveals all the contents:
- bloody cells;
- presence of epithelium;
- fatty components;
- non-venereal pathogens belonging to the group of conditionally pathogenic microflora.
Ultrasound examination and computed tomography of the genitourinary system. As a rule, it serves to confirm or refute an existing diagnosis.
Pronounced symptoms upon initial visit to a medical facility require immediate prescription of broad-spectrum antibiotics even before diagnosis. If there is heavy bleeding, the patient must be admitted to a hospital and measures must be taken to stop the bleeding. This may be one of the symptoms of cancer development. To confirm this assumption, the patient is sent for a biopsy.
A final diagnosis is possible only if the results of histological examination are ready.
Change in consistency and color
It was said above that if a lot of lubricant is released during arousal in men, this is the norm, but if there is too much of it, then this should alert you. However, changes in color and consistency are considered a reason to consult a doctor. Normally, the color of seminal fluid is transparent, slightly whitish. You should also pay attention to the density of these secretions. The seminal fluid should not be thick and should flow freely from the urinary canal during sexual arousal. Reasons to contact a specialist include the following:
- Formation of an unpleasant fishy odor, which contains the aroma of mold.
- Impurities of pus and blood.
- Changes in the structure of seminal fluid, formation of a cheesy sediment, thickening.
- Change of shade.
Red, gray, orange, green and other shades are a sign of an infectious or inflammatory process in the body. The male body reacts in this way to any viral or bacterial invasion of it. In some cases, colored discharge is a sign of the natural rehabilitation process. For example, after surgery on the prostate gland, after antibiotic therapy or any other surgical interventions.
Transparent viscous discharge in some cases indicates infection with infectious diseases, for example, streptococcus, staphylococcus, and E. coli. However, the appearance of bacteria will be observed not only in the pre-seminal fluid, but also in other secretions from the male organ.
Normal amount of ejaculatory fluid
Pathological mucus discharge in men differs from healthy ones in color, smell and consistency. They are almost always accompanied by unpleasant sensations.
Symptoms indicating a lubricant deviation 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.
| Type | Description |
| 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 |
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.
Doctors' opinion
The gray-green tint of the liquid indicates the presence of infection in the male body. However, this symptom is not always a sign of sexually transmitted diseases; ARVI or influenza can manifest themselves this way. In parallel with this, the man’s body temperature rises.
White thick discharge indicates the development of a fungal disease, most often with candidiasis. This disease is transmitted to a man from an infected sexual partner. When this pathogen is detected, it is necessary to treat both the woman and the man.
If the liquid is red, then this indicates the development of a urological disease, for example, cystitis, urethritis, but it can also be a symptom of chronic prostatitis and a number of other ailments that are not associated with the urinary system.
Is it possible to reduce the likelihood of conception due to lubricant getting into the vagina?
Woman's menstrual cycle. After menstruation, the egg has not traveled far enough from the ovary, at which point the likelihood of conception with lubricant and ejaculate decreases. But clear liquid from the head during arousal is not at all a reason to panic, unless the man has already had an orgasm before.
The secretion of lubrication that differs from the norm is in most cases due to sexually transmitted diseases, but there are a number of other conditions.