The appearance of secretions is accompanied by swelling of the mammary glands and the release of lubrication. But what stands out in men when excited - few people know. A strong floor is able to produce not only seminal fluid, but also a special lubricant that facilitates sliding during frictions.
The process of sexual arousal is a complex psychological and physiological reaction. In most cases, sexual desire begins with eye contact with the object of desire. In the subconscious of a man, images of the upcoming sexual intercourse appear, 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. The sexual ability of a man is controlled by impulses of the brain passing along the spinal cord.
The main excitatory 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 penis. The reaction is physiological, often appears within a minute after masturbation. A mechanism is born in 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 the thought process. In the head of a man appear sexual images associated with a possible sexual intercourse. This type of erection requires a healthy nervous system, since only a few patients with lower spinal cord injuries can achieve it.
- Night. Refers to a mechanical uncontrolled erection, occurs in all healthy men. The first nocturnal reaction of sexual arousal is observed even in boys during puberty. Lack of mechanical erection is a reason to see a doctor and a sign of androgen deficiency and other physiological disorders.
The penis becomes hard after the penis is filled with arterial blood. There may be discharge in men when aroused. At the same time, the ischiocavernosus muscles contract, compressing 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 pushed out of the urethra. The neck of the bladder also contracts, preventing the reverse flow of secretions, then the muscles of the penis contract sharply and rhythmically, throwing out 2 to 5 ml of ejaculate.
After the eruption of the seed, the man completely loses sexual desire, the hardness of the penis disappears. At the same time, for some time, an erection becomes impossible, the formation of seminal fluid resumes.
In a healthy man, after 10 minutes, a sexual reaction may already appear again. 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 pre-ejaculate
When excited, clear mucus is released in men - this is pre-ejaculate. It appears along with an erection or after it. The secretion of this fluid helps prevent injury to the penis during vaginal penetration.
The absence of pre-ejaculate in a man may indicate a pathology of the reproductive system.
Also, the secreted substance is often called pre-seminal fluid. There is another name - pre-seed. Such a lubricant is released not only before sexual intercourse, but also during a slight sexual arousal, during petting. The appearance of pre-ejaculate indicates the desire of a man to enter into an intimate relationship with a woman.
Where is produced
Lubrication 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. They are called cooper or bulbourethral glands.
The male organs got their name in honor of the discoverer - Cooper. They were discovered back in the 17th century, but the real purpose of the glandular tissue became known later.
There are also Littre's glands, in which part of the pre-ejaculate 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 allocation of alkaline mucous fluid, due to which the volume of pre-seminal fluid increases. Normally, it ranges from 2-3 drops to 5 ml.
The most common reason for going to the doctor is the release of the pre-seed at the slightest sexual arousal. Such a sign may indicate a violation of the genitourinary system and cause problems. However, this situation is treatable. Andrologist prescribes therapy after an appropriate examination.
Compound
These are mucous secretions, which include alkali and various enzymes. Since the vaginal environment is acidic and rejects the man's seed, the lubricant helps to neutralize the "aggressiveness" of the female microflora.
There is a myth that a woman can become pregnant from discharge from a man's urethra. There is no semen in the composition of the lubricant, but it may be present when intercourse without contraception occurs within a few hours after masturbation or previous sexual contact.
To avoid unwanted pregnancy, in this case, it is recommended to use a condom or other means of protection.
Functions
Presemen is not only a lubricating transparent liquid, but also a protective reaction of the mucous membrane. The release of the presemen facilitates the penetration of the penis into the vagina, helps to relieve friction if a woman does not have enough lubrication.
The secretions of the penis 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 chance of conception;
- remove the contents of the urinary canal (urine, semen).
Spermatozoa in an acidic environment quickly die. And it is thanks to the alkaline pre-ejaculate that they can enter the woman's genital tract intact and fertilize the egg. This is why male lubricant is able to protect sperm viability.
Thanks to the discharge from the urethra, the chance of getting pregnant also increases, because the seminal fluid will quickly enter the uterus when sliding. In addition, a natural lubricant will help avoid the use of artificial substitutes and facilitate the penetration of the penis into the vagina if a woman does not have enough of her own secretions.
What it looks like normally
In medical terminology, discharge from the urethra is often referred to as libidinal urethrorrhea. In appearance, it is an ordinary mucus of a transparent color. During sex, it is released in a volume of 1 to 5 ml. This amount is enough for comfortable sexual contact.
The composition of the presemen also includes smegma - a fatty substance that collects in the fold of the foreskin. If a man is faithful to one sexual partner or uses a condom during sexual contact, then there are no additional inclusions and color changes. A slight whitish tint is possible.
Reason to see a doctor
The appearance of any suspicious symptom is a reason to consult a doctor. Such changes in the body should alert. If a man sees a doctor in time, then you can detect the disease at an early stage, which contributes to a speedy recovery.
The symptom will be a clue and a reason to check the body for infection or inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system. The doctor will prescribe a diagnostic examination, laboratory tests to identify the cause of the development of the pathological process.
Similar pathological processes in the body of a man during arousal and during the rest period are observed when infected with venereal diseases. If you have one or more associated symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Urgent antibiotic therapy may be needed.
Pre-ejaculate is not excreted
Some men, after reading the article, may suspect a problem, since they do not have pre-ejaculate. This can be both a sign of the norm and a sign of a pathological process.
The indicated volume (from 1 to 5 ml) is an approximation. The amount of discharge from the urethra during arousal can vary and depends on the individual characteristics of the organism. Sometimes a man does not notice the release of lubricant, as it is released after penetration into the vagina.
In 5% of cases, the absence of pre-ejaculate is a symptom of the presence of inflammatory diseases. It is recommended to consult a possible problem with your doctor. Disabled, elderly people may not have discharge from the urethra.
Changes in color and consistency
Any color blotches should alert a man. Normally, the color of the presemen is transparent, slightly white. You should also pay attention to the density. The pre-seminal fluid is thin, flows freely from the urinary canal during sexual arousal.
Gray, red, green, orange and other shades are a sign of an inflammatory or infectious process. The body thus reacts to the viral invasion. Sometimes colored discharge is a sign of a normal rehabilitation process after prostate surgery, antibiotic therapy, or other surgical interventions.
Viscous transparent discharge sometimes indicates infection with infectious diseases: staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus, Escherichia coli. The release of bacteria is observed not only in the presemen, but also in a calm state of the penis.
What can the appearance of different shades of preseed mean:
- Grey-green color. Talks about the presence of infection in the body. This is not always a sign of sexually transmitted diseases, as flu or SARS can manifest. 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. When a pathogen is detected, it is required to treat both a man and a woman.
- Red color. Talks about the presence of blood in the discharge. This symptom is typical for urological diseases (, cystitis), chronic prostatitis and a number of other diseases not associated with the urinary system: hypertension, atherosclerosis.
- Yellow. This is a sign of infection with sexually transmitted diseases. Men rarely show symptoms of STDs, most often the disease proceeds in a latent form. With the appearance of yellow discharge, chlamydia, ureaplasmosis, mycoplasmosis and other sexually transmitted diseases can be suspected.
- Purulent discharge. They talk about the presence of certain types of infection, such as gonorrhea, syphilis, infection with gonococci. Often accompanied by problems with urination, erectile dysfunction.
Only a doctor can help you make an accurate diagnosis. A routine examination to identify the problem is not enough, you will need to undergo laboratory diagnostics, in some cases with the help of ultrasound.
The key to recovery is a timely visit to the doctor.
Do not self-medicate and do not let the disease take its course. Sexually transmitted diseases provoke the appearance of many pathologies, can cause problems with urination, erectile dysfunction and a decrease in the body's immune defenses.