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 can produce 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. Images of the upcoming sexual intercourse appear in the man's 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 stimulus mechanism is one's own thoughts and images, born from fantasy.
Types of erection and its mechanism:
- reflex. This reaction occurs after stimulation of the penis. The reaction is physiological, often occurring within a minute after masturbation. The 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 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 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. Lack of mechanical erection is a reason to visit a doctor and a sign of androgen deficiency and other physiological disorders.
The penis becomes hard after the penis is filled with arterial blood. Men may discharge when they are aroused. At the same time, the ischiocavernosus muscles contract, squeezing the base of the penis and blocking blood flow from it. During this period, urination is difficult.
After contractions along the epididymis, ejaculation occurs - seminal fluid is pushed out of the urethra. The bladder neck also contracts, preventing the reverse flow of secretions, then the penile muscles contract sharply and rhythmically, ejecting 2 to 5 ml of ejaculate.
After the eruption of semen, a man completely loses sexual desire, the hardness of the penis disappears. At the same time, an erection becomes impossible for some time, the formation of seminal fluid continues.
In a healthy man, after 10 minutes, a sexual reaction can 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 men are excited, clear mucus is released - this is pre-ejaculate. It appears together with or after an erection. Secretion of this 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.
Also, the secreted substance is often called pre-seminal fluid. There is another name - pre-seed. Such a lubricant is released not only before intercourse, but also during mild sexual excitement, during caressing. The appearance of pre-ejaculate indicates a man's desire to have an intimate relationship with a woman.
Where it is produced
Lubrication in humans 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 were named 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 Littre's glands, where 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 separate 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 going to the doctor is the release of precum at the slightest sexual excitement. Such a sign may indicate a violation of the genitourinary system and cause problems. However, this situation is curable. An andrologist prescribes therapy after a proper examination.
Compound
These are mucous secretions, which include alkalis 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 a woman can get pregnant from discharge from a man's urethra. There is no sperm 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.
In order to avoid unwanted pregnancy, in this case it is recommended to use a condom or other protective means.
Functions
Presemen is not only a transparent lubricating fluid, but also a protective reaction of the mucous membrane. The release of the seminal fluid facilitates the penetration of the penis into the vagina, helping to reduce friction if the woman does not have 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).
Sperm in an acidic environment die quickly. And thanks to the alkaline pre-ejaculate, they can enter the female 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 pregnancy also increases, because the seminal fluid will quickly enter the uterus when sliding. 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.
How normal does that look
In medical terminology, urethral discharge is often referred to as libidinal urethrorhoea. In appearance, it is an ordinary transparent colored slime. During sex, it is released in the amount of 1 to 5 ml. This amount is sufficient for pleasant sexual contact.
The composition of presmen also includes smegma - a fatty substance that collects in the folds 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 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 warn. If a man consults a doctor in time, then you can detect the disease at an early stage, which contributes to a quick 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 determine the cause of the development of the pathological process.
Similar pathological processes in the human body during excitement and during periods of rest are observed when infected with venereal diseases. If you have one or more associated symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Immediate antibiotic therapy may be required.
Pre-ejaculate is not excreted
Some men may suspect a problem after reading the article, because they do not have pre-ejaculate. It can be both a sign of the norm and a sign of a pathological process.
The specified volume (from 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 organism. 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 possible problem. People with disabilities, the elderly may not have urethral discharge.
Changes in color and consistency
Any color spots 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, flowing freely from the urinary canal during sexual arousal.
Gray, red, green, orange and other shades are a sign of an inflammatory or infectious process. This is how 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.
Viscous transparent discharge sometimes indicates an infection with infectious diseases: staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus, Escherichia coli. The release of bacteria is observed not only in the foreskin, but also in the quiescent state of the penis.
What can the appearance of different shades of precedent mean:
- Gray-green color. It tells about the presence of infection in the body. This is not always a sign of sexually transmitted diseases, as 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 the pathogen is detected, it is necessary to treat both the man and the woman.
- Red color. It 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 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 runs 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 infections, such as gonorrhea, syphilis, gonococcal infection. 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 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 with urination, erectile dysfunction and a decrease in the body's immune defenses.