Men are able to produce not only seminal fluid during sex, but also a special lubricant that facilitates the gliding of the penis during friction. When aroused in men, this substance is called pre-ejaculate.
Description
During arousal, men secrete a colorless, transparent mucus called preejaculate. It occurs together with an erection, but it can also appear after it. If there is no lubrication during arousal in men, then it 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 mild sexual excitement, during caressing, as well as during masturbation. The appearance of lubrication in men during arousal indicates a desire for intimate intimacy with a partner.
Pre-seed composition
Preejaculate is a mucous secretion that contains various enzymes and alkalis. Since the environment of the female vagina is acidic and repels male sperm, the 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 intercourse took place without contraception, within a few hours after masturbation or after previous intercourse. To avoid unwanted pregnancy, experts recommend using condoms or other forms of contraception.
Main functions
Lubricant is secreted in men during arousal, it is not only a clear lubricant, but also a protective reaction of the mucous membrane. Such secretions facilitate the penetration of the male sexual organ into the female vagina and friction, if the representative of the fairer sex has secreted a small amount of such a substance. Lubrication in men during arousal has several very important functions, namely:
- Neutralization of increased acidity of vaginal microflora.
- Facilitates penetration of the penis, helps the movement of sperm along the cervix.
- Increased chances of conception.
- Removal of the contents of the urinary tract.
In an acidic environment, spermatozoa die quite quickly. Thanks to the alkaline presperm, 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, because the seminal fluid penetrates the uterus much faster during gliding. A natural lubricant helps to avoid the use of artificial substitutes, and also facilitates the penetration of the penis into the vagina if the woman has a small amount of her own secretion.
What does normal look like?
So, the question of whether a man secretes lubricant during arousal is solved. But what does she look like? From the outside, this liquid looks like an ordinary transparent slime. During sexual intercourse, it is released in quantities of 1 to 5 ml. This amount is quite enough for sexual contact to be pleasant for partners. These seeds contain smegma, an oily substance that collects in the folds of the skin. 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 shade is possible.
When to see a doctor?
Many women still don't know if men have lubrication when they are aroused. Some people just didn't pay attention to it. However, the fact is that this fluid is extremely important during sexual intercourse.
If any suspicious symptom appears, the man should immediately consult a doctor. Thanks to this, it will be possible to identify the disease at an early stage of its development, so a quick recovery will follow. That is why it is so important to pay attention to the composition and shade of your previous semen. Additional symptoms that help identify the diagnosis include the following:
- Increased body temperature, fever, heat.
- A feeling of pain or discomfort in the area of the organs located in the pelvis.
- Redness of the skin, swelling and rash.
- Bloody purulent impurities in male discharge.
- Burning and itching in the urethra.
- Hyperemia in the penis area.
- Erectile dysfunction, urinary retention.
Similar pathological processes in the male body during excitement and rest are observed in the case of infection with sexually transmitted diseases. If several or even one symptom is detected, consult a doctor immediately. It is likely that the man will need immediate antibacterial therapy.
Pre-ejaculate is not released
If a man has a lot of lubrication when he is 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 liquid during sexual intercourse, because 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.
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, 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. Attention should also be paid to the density of these secretions. Semen should not be thick and should flow freely from the urinary canal during sexual arousal. Reasons for contacting a specialist include:
- The formation of an unpleasant fishy smell, which contains the aroma of mold.
- Impurities of pus and blood.
- Changes in the structure of seminal fluid, formation of cheesy sediment, thickening.
- Shade change.
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 prostate surgery, after antibiotic therapy or any other surgical intervention.
Clear viscous discharge in some cases indicates an infection with infectious diseases, for example, streptococcus, staphylococcus and E. coli. However, the appearance of bacteria will be noticed not only in the pre-seminal fluid, but also in other secretions from the male organ.
Doctor's opinion
The gray-green shade of the liquid indicates the presence of an infection in the male body. However, this symptom is not always a sign of sexually transmitted diseases; ARVI or influenza can manifest in this way. At the same time, 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 fluid is red, then it 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 related to the urinary system.
Is it possible to get pregnant from male lubricant?
"Is it possible to get pregnant from male lubricant" is a question that worries even experienced women. This is especially true for partners involved in coitus interruptus. Such fears are not unfounded. Indeed, male lubricant (pre-ejaculate) also contains a small amount of sperm.
In the article we will find out if it is possible to get pregnant from lubricant and male secretions. And also, what is the risk of contraception through interrupted intercourse and fondling without penetration. What contraceptive methods will help protect against such problems?
What is male lube?
To prevent sexual intercourse from causing discomfort, natural lubrication comes to the rescue. A woman's cervical mucus secretes a clear "secret" when she's excited. In men, this function is performed by the bulbourethral glands. Pre-ejaculate can also contain a small amount of sperm (after emission or masturbation). Functions of male lubricant: moistening of the mucous membrane of the penis before insertion into the vagina; neutralizes the effects of urine residues in the urethra (the acidic environment destroys sperm and prevents conception). So, the answer to the dilemma "can you get pregnant from smearing, discharge or mucus" depends on the type of contraception.
Types of male discharge
A man's natural discharge is mucus or liquid of different colors that comes out of the urethra. It can be:
- urine;
- smegma;
- prostate secretion;
- ejaculate (sperm);
- urethrorrhea (pre-ejaculate);
- wet sleep;
- prostatorrhea.
A different number of spermatozoa replaces the pre-ejaculate and, consequently, the ejaculate. A small amount of seminal fluid from a previous ejaculation is sometimes retained in the lubricant.
Can a girl get pregnant from male lube?
A common mistake is that pregnancy occurs only when the sperm penetrates the vagina. The pre-seminal secretion contains a small number of spermatozoa, and during ovulation even one is sufficient. This is an additional chance for couples who are unsuccessfully trying to have a baby. The chances are especially high at the beginning of the cycle, before menstruation.
When choosing a method of birth control, even a small percentage of the possibility of conception from lubricant should be taken into account. Can a girl get pregnant from male lubricant - yes, but the chances are low. What's more, some guys have no sperm in their foreskin at all. But this feature of the body is confirmed only by special laboratory studies.
With penetration
Girls who use coitus interruptus as a method of contraception have the highest chance of getting pregnant from male lubricant. Even with an experienced and attentive partner, male lubricant entering the vagina increases the risk of unwanted pregnancy after unprotected sex.
No penetration through clothing?
Another question that worries girls is whether it is possible to get pregnant from lubricant without penetration. A similar risk also exists, especially when petting. If there is some "lubricant" left on a man's fingers after masturbation, there may be viable sperm in them. But this is unlikely, since the remaining semen in the preejaculate is often not viable.
Can a virgin get pregnant?
It is quite possible, and we are not talking about a virgin birth. This situation is caused by two conditions:
- individual characteristics of the hymen structure;
- sperm viability and speed;
- Is the girl ovulating at this time?
Even naked petting can unexpectedly lead to pregnancy. This happens if a man's lubricant ends up on a girl's genitals. Sperm can enter the vagina and conception will occur. The risk is higher if the hymen is especially elastic or damaged (trauma, equestrian sports). Sometimes this is enough to connect the egg and sperm. Medical statistics prove that a woman giving birth with an intact hymen is not an uncommon occurrence.
Statistical and research data
Medical studies confirm that men will get pregnant from lubricants. According to statistics, with interrupted sexual intercourse, the risk of unexpected pregnancy is up to 75%. By comparison, condom protection reduces this probability to 96%. That is, in every fifth couple that used abortion, the woman became pregnant. The same results are obtained during petting if the male lubricant gets on her genitals. The following factors are important:
- How regular is the menstrual cycle?
- does the woman keep her calendar (when are the most dangerous days).
Medical statistics even report cases where conception due to lubrication occurred the day after menstruation.
Main causes and predisposing factors of pregnancy
In order for pregnancy to occur, 2 basic conditions are necessary:
- ovulation of a woman;
- motile, viable male sperm.
This is what makes conception from male lube unlikely. Sperm flow is desirable for the most successful outcome. There are few of them in the pre-ejaculate and they are quite sluggish. The probability of pregnancy increases if there were several sexual acts at once, between which the man did not shower.
How to reduce the chances of conceiving from your partner's pre-semen to zero
The risk of unwanted pregnancy due to lubricants is minimized if:
- do not engage in coitus interruptus;
- before caressing, a man takes a shower;
- mandatory hygiene procedures are carried out between repeated sexual acts;
- both partners take a shower, the man should pay special attention to the penis;
- then the man empties the bladder so that the acidic environment neutralizes the remaining seminal fluid in the canal;
- If you have several acts after the first, you should only have sex with a condom.
Using reliable forms of contraception is important not only on fertile days.
Types of contraception: choosing the best option
The comparison table will help you choose the most reliable protection method:
| Mode of protection | Confidence level, % |
| A condom | to 96 |
| Male sterilization | 99. 9 |
| Intrauterine hormonal methods | to 97 |
| Oral contraceptives | to 98 |
| Hormone injections | to 97 |
| Diaphragm | to 95 |
| Intrauterine device | to 95 |
| Basal temperature measurement | to 70 |
| Calendar method | to 70 |
| Termination of sexual intercourse | to 60 |
| Douching after sex | until 15 |
The couple chooses the appropriate method individually. It is important to take care of your partner's health and habits.
Reviews and opinions of doctors
Women's forums are actively discussing whether it is possible to get pregnant from male lubricant. Reviews of obstetricians and gynecologists confirm that the interruption of sexual relations is the cause of many unplanned conceptions in partners with high fertility.
Ultrasound doctor, gynecologist, work experience 8 years. Professional skills: Performing ultrasound of the abdominal cavity, kidneys and retroperitoneal space, urinary bladder, thyroid gland, mammary glands, pelvic organs, prostate, ultrasound of the first trimester (detection of pregnancy). Patient consultations, minor surgical operations, prescription of treatment regimens (STIs and pelvic inflammatory diseases), taking swabs, scrapings, gynecological examinations.
Why does penile discharge and itching appear in a man, boy, boy, child?
Urethral discharge, itching and redness can indicate various pathological conditions and diseases. During consultations, we often hear questions: "Why does my penis leak so much? "Why does blood, urine, sperm come out of the penis? Why do men have penile discharge and severe itching? Let's take a closer look at tactics and strategy in such a situation.
A man or a boy sometimes faces a paradoxical situation. He wakes up in the morning and sees that some liquid is secreted from the penis - white, transparent or slimy, purulent, yellow, green, yellow-green. And sometimes blood, mucus, pus and sperm are released. And very itchy. Itching is a very unpleasant symptom. And everything itches on the head of the penis, on the penis itself, in the area of the urethra, urethra, at the end of the penis. And there is noticeable redness, or maybe severe irritation, and sometimes severe redness, inflammation, an inflammatory reaction. Terrible symptoms, discomfort. In any case, we do not recommend leaving everything to chance.
Sometimes in life there are situations in which, a few days after the appearance of the problem, the discharge will become less. But the problem is that the acute form of the disease can turn into subacute or chronic. The man calm down. And after some time, serious complications arise that last much longer and are more difficult to treat. What complications? Impotence, male infertility, curvature of organs, deterioration of sperm count.
Physiological libidinal urethrorrhea
Physiological libidinal urethrorrhea. A difficult term. FLU is associated with male arousal and is caused by discharge from the urethral glands. These lubricating secretions contain sperm, so when the penis is inserted into the vagina, a woman can easily become pregnant with a boy or a girl. But the problem is that transparent mucous discharge (clear liquid) appears more often with pathology of the genitourinary system.
Ejaculation, semen
To ejaculate. Ejaculate consists of sperm, prostate fluid and seminal vesicle secretions. Sperm can be released during wet dreams, orgasm, sexual intercourse and masturbation. The contents of the prostate glands, Littre's glands, Cooper's glands, seminal vesicles, spermatozoa can end up on the head of the penis. A wet dream is the release of ejaculate in the absence of regular sexual activity. It is usually found in young adolescents aged 14 to 18 and in men during periods of prolonged abstinence.
Smegma
Smegma is a physiological secretion from the glands located on the foreskin and head of the penis. The appearance can be white and cheesy. Smegma must be removed by showering twice a day. In recent years, many scientific studies have been conducted that prove that the entry of smegma into the cervical part of a woman can lead to uterine cancer, which, you see, is very bad. Men who do not have glans hygiene can develop penile cancer.
Pathological discharge in men and boys
Pathological discharge is varied and can often resemble physiological discharge in appearance, which requires examination by a physician to make an examination and treatment plan. So what causes abnormal penile discharge? More often, these are inflammations, inflammatory reactions that can be caused by agents of sexually transmitted infections and opportunistic microflora. But, unfortunately, the cause of discharge can be tumors, oncology, oncological diseases, cancer. We must not forget that discharge can appear after operations on the genitourinary system, injuries to the genitals and pelvic organs.
Classification of discharge from the penis: types, forms
Let's look at the classification of urethral discharge in men:
Discharge Color:
- white, whitish,
- yellow, yellowish
- green, greenish,
- red, bloody, reddish, bloody, bloody
- yellow-green, green-yellow
- colorless.
Transparency:
- transparent,
- cloudy,
- translucent.
consistency:
- liquid,
- medium consistency,
- thick, viscous.
The discharge volume can vary - from a small drop to several milliliters. By allocation volume:
- abundant, large
- moderate,
- scanty, small
- Capt.
Appearance time:
- in the morning, in the morning, towards the morning,
- during the day, during the day,
- in the evening, in the evening,
- at night, at night,
- when urinating,
- during breaks between urination.
Frequency of occurrence:
- periodically,
- permanently,
- associated with hypothermia,
- related to sexual intercourse
- associated with the consumption of alcoholic beverages.
- associated with the consumption of spicy food and spices.
Connection with the seasons:
- spring,
- summer,
- autumn,
- winter.
Discharge in each specific case in different men can greatly depend on immunity, virulence of the pathogen, severity or chronicity of the process, type of pathogen, severity of the inflammatory reaction, accompanying diseases (for example, diabetes mellitus complicates the process). Very often, different types of discharge can be observed in the same disease, and there can be similar discharge in different diseases. Only accurate diagnostics can determine the type of pathogen (PCR - DNA diagnostics, RNA-NASBA test for RNA).
Sexually transmitted infections, sexually transmitted diseases, sexually transmitted infections
What are these infections? Trichomoniasis (trichomoniasis), chlamydia, candidiasis (thrush, candidal balanitis, posthitis, balanoposthitis), gonorrhea, ureaplasmosis, mycoplasmosis, genital herpes (HSV1, HSV2), gardnerellosis (Gardnerella papillogenital infection, vaginal organ infection) shigellosis homosexuals, genital molluscum contagiosum, pubic lice, giardiasis, amoebiasis, HIV infection (AIDS, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome), hepatitis B, C, D. Various discharges, acute prostatitis, urethritis, balanitis, postitis, and balanoposthitis may develop.
Because of this, many sexually transmitted infections can be asymptomatic; be sure to use condoms during intercourse. Remember that the absence of discharge after sex does not mean that you are not infected with anything.
With chlamydia, mycoplasmosis and ureaplasmosis, mucous discharge from the penis is often observed. They are more often viscous and transparent. The content of leukocytes (lc) in such a liquid is accordingly low.
In the acute period, with chlamydia, trichomoniasis, ureaplasmosis, a transparent muco-purulent discharge of white, whitish color of medium consistency can be observed. Such discharge contains a lot of leukocytes, urethral force and inflammatory exudate. If the discharge is not washed away, then adhesions or lumps of discharge will form on the head of the penis.
In gonorrhea, purulent discharge is often observed, which has a yellow, yellow-green, green-yellow color, is very viscous, viscous and thick. Such fluid contains a huge number of leukocytes, inflammatory exudate, urethral mucus and urethral epithelium. Associated symptoms are itching, pain and pain when urinating.
Conclusion
In these cases, you should not self-medicate and let the disease take its course. Sexually transmitted diseases cause various pathologies, and can also cause rectal dysfunction, problems with urination and a weakened immune system.