The appearance of secretions is accompanied by swelling of the mammary glands and the release of lubricant. But what stands out in men when they are excited, few people know. A strong floor is capable of producing not only seminal fluid, but also a special lubricant that facilitates sliding during friction.
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 image, 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 ability is controlled by impulses from the brain that pass along the spinal cord.
The main excitatory mechanism is one's own thoughts and images, born of fantasy.
Types of erection and its mechanism:
- reflection. This reaction occurs after stimulation of the penis. The reaction is physiological, it usually appears 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. Sexual images associated with a possible sexual relationship appear in a man's head. This type of erection requires a healthy nervous system, as only a few patients with lower spinal injuries can achieve it.
- Night. It refers to an uncontrolled mechanical erection, it occurs 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 see a doctor and a sign of androgen deficiency and other physiological disorders.
The penis becomes hard after the penis fills with arterial blood. There may be discharge in men when they are excited. At the same time, the ischiocavernosus muscles contract, compressing the base of the penis and blocking blood from flowing out of the penis. During this period, urination is difficult.
After contractions along the epididymis, ejaculation occurs - seminal fluid leaves the urethra. The bladder neck also contracts, preventing the reverse flow of secretions, then the penile muscles contract sharply and rhythmically, expelling 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 all play a role.
what is pre-ejaculate
When excited, clear mucus is released in men - this is pre-ejaculate. It appears together 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 precum. There is another name - pre-seed. Such a lubricant is released not only before intercourse, but also during slight sexual arousal, during caresses. The appearance of pre-ejaculate indicates a man's desire to enter into an intimate relationship with a woman.
where it 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 copper or bulbourethral glands.
Male organs got their name in honor of the discoverer - Cooper. They were discovered in the 17th century, but the true purpose of 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). Its main task is the allocation of alkaline mucous fluid, due to which the volume of preseminal 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 seed prior to the slightest sexual arousal. Such a sign may indicate a violation of the genitourinary system and cause problems. However, this situation is treatable. The andrologist prescribes the 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 male seed, the lubricant helps to neutralize the "aggressiveness" of the female microflora.
There is a myth that a woman can get pregnant from discharge from a man's urethra. There is no semen in the composition of the lubricant, but it may be present when sexual intercourse without contraception occurs within a few hours of masturbation or previous sexual contact.
To avoid an 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 pre-semen makes it easier for the penis to penetrate the vagina, it helps to relieve friction if a woman does not have enough lubrication.
Secretions from the penis have several important functions:
- neutralize the increased acidity of the vaginal microflora;
- facilitate penetration of the penis, help the movement of sperm along the cervix;
- increase the chance of conception;
- eliminate the contents of the urinary canal (urine, semen).
Sperm 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. That is why the male lubricant can protect the viability of sperm.
Thanks to the discharge from the urethra, the possibility of getting pregnant also increases, since the seminal fluid will quickly enter the uterus by slipping. Also, a natural lubricant will help avoid the use of artificial substitutes and will make it easier for the penis to penetrate the vagina if a woman does not have enough secretions of her own.
how it looks normally
In medical terminology, discharge from the urethra is often referred to as libidinal urethrorrhea. In appearance, it is an ordinary mucus of transparent color. During sexual intercourse, it is released in a volume of 1 to 5 ml. This amount is enough for comfortable sexual contact.
The composition of presemen also includes smegma, an oily substance that accumulates in the fold of the foreskin. If a man is faithful to a 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, he 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 infections 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 are observed in a man's body during arousal and during the period of rest when he becomes infected with venereal diseases. If he has one or more associated symptoms, contact your doctor right away. Urgent antibiotic therapy may be necessary.
The 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 (1 to 5 ml) is an approximation. The amount of secretion 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 older people may not have discharge from the urethra.
Changes in color and consistency.
Any speck of color should alert a man. Normally, the color of the pre-semen is transparent, slightly white. You should also pay attention to the density. Preseminal fluid is thin, it 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 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 pre-semen, but also in a calm state of the penis.
What can the appearance of different shades of preseed mean?
- Greenish gray colour. It talks about the presence of infection in the body. This is not always a sign of sexually transmitted diseases, since the 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. It speaks of the presence of blood in the flow. This symptom is typical for urological diseases (, cystitis), chronic prostatitis and 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 develops 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, gonococcal infection. Often accompanied by problems urinating, erectile dysfunction.
Only a doctor can help you make an accurate diagnosis. A routine examination to identify the problem is not enough, you will have 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 run its course. Sexually transmitted diseases cause the appearance of many pathologies, they can cause problems urinating, erectile dysfunction and a decrease in the body's immune defenses.