The appearance of sexual desire in women is accompanied by swelling of the mammary glands and the release of lubricant. But few people know what is released in men when they are aroused. The stronger sex is able to produce not only seminal fluid, but also a special lubricant that facilitates sliding during friction.
Mechanisms of male arousal
The process of sexual arousal is a complex psychological and physiological reaction. In most cases, sexual attraction begins with eye contact with the object of desire. Images of impending sexual intercourse appear in the male subconscious, which causes an erection.
Not only a real, but also a fantasy image can cause sexual desire. This reaction may be slower. Erectile function depends on the reactions of the central nervous system. A man's sexual abilities are controlled by brain impulses that travel along the spinal cord.
The main exciting mechanism is one's own thoughts and images born of fantasy.
Types of erection and its mechanism:
- Reflex. This reaction occurs after stimulation of the genital organ. The reaction is physiological and often occurs within a minute of masturbation. The mechanism originates from the spinal cord. Sexual desire can be observed even in a paralyzed person with spinal injuries.
- Psychogenic. This is an arousal mechanism caused by fantasy and thought processes. Sexual images associated with a possible sexual relationship appear in a person's head. This type of erection requires a healthy nervous system, as only a few patients with lower spinal cord injuries can achieve this.
- Night. It refers to mechanical uncontrolled erection, it occurs in all healthy men. The first nocturnal reaction of sexual excitement is observed even in boys during puberty. The absence of a mechanical erection is a reason to consult a doctor and is a sign of androgen deficiency and other physiological disorders.
The penis becomes hard after the penis is filled with arterial blood. Men can feel discharge when they are aroused. At the same time, the ischiocavernosus muscles contract, squeezing the base of the penis and blocking the outflow of blood from it. During this period, urination is difficult.
After contractions along the epididymis, ejaculation occurs - seminal fluid is ejected from the urethra. The bladder neck also contracts, preventing the backflow of secretions, then the penile muscles contract sharply and rhythmically, releasing 2 to 5 ml of ejaculate.
After the ejaculation of the semen, the man completely loses his sexual desire and the hardness of the genital organ disappears. In this case, for some time, erection becomes impossible, and the formation of seminal fluid continues.
A healthy man can experience a sexual response again within 10 minutes. However, this period varies and depends on the sexual habits and desires of the man. Age, health and mental state play an important role.
What is precum
When men are aroused, they secrete clear mucus - this is pre-ejaculate. Occurs with or after erection. The release of such fluid helps prevent injury to the penis during vaginal penetration.
The absence of preejaculate in a man may indicate a pathology of the reproductive system.
The secreted substance is often called pre-seminal fluid. There is another name - pre-seed. This lubricant is released not only before sexual intercourse, but also during mild sexual excitement, during caressing and masturbation. The appearance of pre-ejaculate indicates a man's desire to have an intimate relationship with a woman.
Where is it produced?
The secretion of lubricant in men 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's or bulbourethral glands.
The male organs are named after the discoverer, Cooper. They were discovered as early as the 17th century, but the true purpose of the gland tissue became known later.
There are also Littre glands, in which part of the preejaculate is formed. They are located in the urethra (from the neck of the bladder to the external opening of the urethra). Their main task is the secretion of alkaline mucous fluid, which increases the volume of pre-seminal fluid. It usually ranges from 2-3 drops to 5 ml.
The most common reason for visiting a doctor is the release of pre-sperm at the slightest sexual excitement. Such a sign may indicate a malfunction of the genitourinary system and cause problems. However, this situation can be treated. An andrologist prescribes therapy after an appropriate examination.
Compound
Preseminal fluid is a mucous secretion that contains alkali and various enzymes. Since the vaginal environment is acidic and rejects male semen, the lubricant helps to neutralize the "aggressiveness" of the female microflora.
There is a myth that discharge from a man's urethra can cause a woman to become pregnant. Lubricant does not contain semen, but may be present when unprotected intercourse occurs within hours of masturbation or previous intercourse.
In order to avoid unwanted pregnancy, in this case it is recommended to use a condom or other protective means.
Functions
Pre-semen is not only a lubricating transparent liquid, but also a protective reaction of the mucous membrane. The release of pre-semen makes it easier for the penis to penetrate the vagina and helps reduce friction if the woman is not producing 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 sperm along the cervix,
- increase the chances of conception,
- remove the contents of the urinary canal (urine, semen).
Spermatozoa die quickly in an acidic environment. And thanks to the alkaline pre-ejaculate, they can enter the female genital tract undamaged and fertilize the egg. Therefore, male lubricant can protect sperm viability.
Urethral discharge also increases the chance of pregnancy, as seminal fluid will quickly enter the uterus when gliding. In addition, a natural lubricant will help to avoid the use of artificial substitutes and facilitate the penetration of the penis into the vagina if the woman does not have enough of her own secretions.
What does normal look like?
In medical terminology, urethral discharge is often called libidinal urethrorhoea. In appearance, it is an ordinary transparent slime. During sex, it is released in the amount of 1 to 5 ml. This amount is sufficient for pleasant sexual contact.
Pre-semen also contains smegma, an oily substance that collects in the fold of the foreskin. If a man is faithful to one sexual partner or uses a condom during intercourse, then there are no additional inclusions or color changes. A slight whitish shade is possible.
A reason to consult a doctor
The appearance of any suspicious symptoms is a reason to consult a doctor. Such changes in the body should alert you. If a man consults a doctor in time, the disease can be detected at an early stage, which contributes to a quick recovery.
The symptom will be a hint and a reason to check the body for the presence of infection or inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system. The doctor will prescribe a diagnostic examination and laboratory tests to determine the cause of the development of the pathological process.
Additional symptoms that will help make the diagnosis:
- fever, fever, fever,
- a feeling of pain or discomfort in the pelvic organs,
- skin redness, rash and tissue swelling,
- purulent and bloody impurities in secretions,
- itching and burning in the urethra,
- hyperemia in the penis area,
- other suspicious symptoms (urinary retention, erectile dysfunction).
Similar pathological processes in a man's body during excitement and rest are observed when he is infected with sexually transmitted diseases. If you notice one or more accompanying symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Immediate antibiotic therapy may be required.
No presperm is released
After reading the article, some men may suspect a problem because they do not produce pre-ejaculate. It can be either a sign of normality or a sign of a pathological process.
The stated volume (1 to 5 ml) is approximate. The amount of discharge from the urethra during arousal can vary and depends on the individual characteristics of the body. Sometimes a man does not notice the release of lubricant, because it is released after penetration into the vagina.
In 5% of cases, the absence of preejaculate is a symptom of the presence of inflammatory diseases. It is recommended that you consult your doctor about any problem. People with disabilities and the elderly may not have urethral discharge.
Changes in color and consistency
Any splash of color should alert a man. Normally, the color of sperm is transparent, slightly white. You should also pay attention to the density. Preseminal fluid is thin and flows freely from the urinary tract during sexual arousal.
Reasons to consult a doctor:
- change in smell, the appearance of a "fishy" unpleasant smell mixed with mold,
- increased discharge volume,
- the presence of blood and pus,
- change in the structure of preejaculate, thickening, appearance of cheesy sediment,
- discoloration.
Gray, red, green, orange and other shades are a sign of an inflammatory or infectious process. In this way, the body reacts to the invasion of the virus. Sometimes colored discharge is a sign of the normal rehabilitation process after prostate surgery, antibiotic therapy or other surgical interventions.
Sticky transparent discharge sometimes indicates an infection with infectious diseases: staphylococcus, streptococcus, E. coli. The release of bacteria is observed not only in presperm, but also in the resting state of the penis.
What can the appearance of different shades of pre-seed mean:
- Gray-green color. It indicates the presence of an infection in the body. This is not always a sign of sexually transmitted diseases, flu or ARVI can manifest in this way. 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. If a pathogen is detected, it is necessary to treat both the man and the woman.
- Red color. It indicates the presence of blood in the discharge. This symptom is typical for urological diseases (urethritis, cystitis), chronic prostatitis and a number of other diseases not related to the urinary system: hypertension, atherosclerosis.
- Yellow. This is a sign of STD infection. Men rarely show symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases, most often the disease occurs in a latent form. When yellow discharge appears, 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 and gonococcal infection. Often accompanied by problems with urination and erectile dysfunction.
Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis. A routine examination is not enough to identify the problem, you will have to undergo laboratory diagnostics, in some cases ultrasound.
The key to recovery is a timely consultation with a doctor.
Do not self-medicate and do not let the disease run its course. Sexually transmitted diseases cause the appearance of many pathologies and can cause problems with urination, erectile dysfunction and a decrease in the body's immune defenses.