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 men emit when they are excited. 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 man's subconscious, which causes an erection.
Not only real, but also a fantastic image can arouse sexual desire. This reaction may be slower. Erectile function depends on the responses of the central nervous system. A man's sexual abilities are controlled by brain impulses passing through the spinal cord.
The main arousal mechanism is one's own thoughts and images born of fantasy.
Types of erection and its mechanism:
- A 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. It is an arousal mechanism caused by fantasy and thought processes. Sexual images associated with possible sexual intercourse appear in the man's head. This type of erection requires a healthy nervous system, as only a few patients with lower spinal cord injuries can achieve it.
- night. It refers to a mechanical uncontrolled erection, found in all healthy men. The first nocturnal reaction of sexual arousal is observed even in boys during puberty. The lack of a mechanical erection is a reason to consult a doctor and a sign of androgen deficiency and other physiological disorders.
The penis becomes hard after it is filled with arterial blood. Men can get a discharge when they are excited. At the same time, the ischiocavernous muscles contract, compressing the base of the penis and blocking the outflow of blood from it. During this period urination is difficult.
After epididymal contractions, ejaculation occurs - seminal fluid is expelled from the urethra. The neck of the bladder also contracts, preventing the backflow of secretions, after which the penile muscles contract sharply and rhythmically, releasing 2 to 5 ml of ejaculate.
After the ejaculation of the sperm, the man completely loses sexual desire and the hardness of the genital organ disappears. In this case, for some time the erection becomes impossible and the formation of seminal fluid resumes.
A healthy man can experience 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 they are aroused, men secrete a 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 also often called pre-seminal fluid. There is another name - pre-seeds. This lubricant is released not only before intercourse, but also during mild sexual arousal, during petting and masturbation. The appearance of preejaculate indicates the desire of a man to enter into an intimate relationship with a woman.
Where is it produced?
The secretion of lubricant in a man cannot be called a simple process. The body has special glands located in the muscles of the perineum, at the base of the penis. These are called Cooper's glands or bulbourethral glands.
The male organs got their name in honor of the discoverer Cooper. They were discovered as early as the 17th century, but the true purpose of the glandular tissue became known later.
There are also glands of Littre, 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 to secrete an alkaline mucous fluid, thereby increasing the volume of pre-seminal fluid. Usually it varies from 2-3 drops to 5 ml.
The most common reason for a visit to the doctor is the discharge of pre-seminal fluid at the slightest sexual arousal. Such a sign can mean a malfunction of the genitourinary system and cause problems. However, this situation can be treated. The andrologist prescribes therapy after a proper examination.
Union
Pre-seminal fluid is a mucous secretion containing alkali and various enzymes. Since the vaginal environment is acidic and rejects the man's seminal fluid, the lubricant helps to neutralize the "aggressiveness" of the female microflora.
There is a myth that discharge from a man's urethra can make a woman pregnant. Lubricant does not contain sperm, but may be present during unprotected intercourse within a few hours of masturbation or previous intercourse.
In order to avoid unwanted pregnancy, in this case it is recommended to use a condom or other means of protection.
Functions
Preseminal fluid is not only a lubricating clear fluid, but also a protective reaction of the mucous membrane. The release of pre-seminal fluid makes it easier for the penis to enter the vagina and helps ease friction if the woman is not producing enough lubricant.
Penile secretions have several important functions:
- neutralizes the increased acidity of the vaginal microflora,
- facilitate penetration into the penis, support the movement of sperm along the cervix,
- increases the chance of conception,
- removal of the contents of the urinary canal (urine, semen).
Sperm die quickly in an acidic environment. And it is thanks to the alkaline preejaculate that they can enter the woman's genital tract unharmed and fertilize the ovum. This is why male lubricant can protect sperm viability.
Ejaculation from the urethra also increases the chance of pregnancy, as semen will quickly enter the uterus when sliding. In addition, a natural lubricant will help to avoid the use of artificial substitutes and will 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 urethrorrhea. In appearance, it is an ordinary transparent mucus. During sex, it is released in a volume of 1 to 5 ml. This amount is enough for comfortable sexual intercourse.
Precum also contains smegma, a fatty substance that collects in the folds of the foreskin. If the 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 tint is possible.
A reason to see a doctor
The appearance of a suspicious symptom is a reason to consult a doctor. Such changes in the body should alert you. If a person 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 identify the cause of the development of the pathological process.
Additional symptoms that will help diagnose:
- fever, fever,
- feeling of pain or discomfort in the pelvic organs,
- redness of the skin, rashes and tissue swelling,
- purulent and bloody impurities in the discharge,
- itching and burning in the urethra,
- hyperemia in the penis area,
- other suspicious symptoms (urinary retention, erectile dysfunction).
Similar pathological processes in the male body during excitement and during rest are observed when infected with sexually transmitted diseases. If you notice one or more accompanying symptoms, consult your doctor immediately. Emergency antibiotic therapy may be required.
No early termination is released
Some men, after reading the article, may suspect a problem because they do not produce preejaculate. This can be either a sign of normality or a sign of a pathological process.
The indicated 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 the man does not notice the release of lubricant, as 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 to consult your doctor about a possible problem. People with disabilities and the elderly may not have urethral discharge.
Changes in color and consistency
All splashes of color should alert the male. Usually, the color of pre-semen is clear, slightly white. You should also pay attention to the density. Precum is thin and flows freely from the urethra during sexual arousal.
Reasons to see a doctor:
- change in smell, the appearance of a "fishy" unpleasant smell mixed with mold,
- increased disposal volume,
- presence of blood and pus,
- change in the structure of the preejaculate, thickening, appearance of a cheesy sediment,
- color change.
Gray, red, green, orange and other shades are a sign of an inflammatory or infectious process. This is how the body reacts to a viral invasion. 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 infection with infectious diseases: staphylococci, streptococci, E. coli. The release of bacteria is observed not only in the pre-seminal fluid, but also in a resting state of the penis.
What can the appearance of different shades of pre-seminal fluid mean:
- Gray-green color. It indicates the presence of 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 by an infected sexual partner. If a pathogen is found, both the male and the female should be treated.
- Red color. Indicates the presence of blood in the discharge. This symptom is typical of urological diseases (urethritis, cystitis), chronic prostatitis and a number of other diseases not related to the excretory system: hypertension, atherosclerosis.
- Yellow. This is a sign of infection with sexually transmitted diseases. Men rarely show symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases, most often the disease proceeds 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 with ultrasound.
The key to recovery is timely consultation with a doctor.
Do not self-medicate and do not allow the disease to develop. Sexually transmitted diseases provoke the appearance of many pathologies and can cause problems with urination, erectile dysfunction and a decrease in the body's immune defenses.