The appearance of secretions is accompanied by swelling of the mammary glands and the release of lubrication. But what stands out in men when they are excited - few people know. A strong floor is able to 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. In the subconscious of a man, images of the upcoming sexual intercourse appear, causing an erection.
Not only 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. Male sexuality is controlled by brain impulses that travel along the spinal cord.
The main arousal mechanism is a person'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 appears a minute after masturbation. A mechanism is born in the spinal cord. Sexual desire can be observed even in a paraplegic with a spinal cord injury.
- Psychogenic. It is an arousal mechanism created by fantasy and the thought process. Sexual images associated with possible intercourse appear in the head of a man. This type of erection requires a healthy nervous system, as only a few patients with spinal cord injury can achieve it.
- At night. It refers to mechanical uncontrolled erection, which occurs in all healthy men. The first night reaction of sexual arousal is observed even in boys during puberty. The absence of a mechanical erection is a reason to consult a doctor and is a sign of androgen deficiency and other physiological disorders.
After the penis is filled with arterial blood, the penis hardens. Men may have discharge upon awakening. At the same time, the ischiocavernosus muscles contract, compressing the base of the penis and preventing the outflow of blood from it. During this period, urination becomes difficult.
After contraction 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, 2-5 ml of discharge is expelled.
After ejaculation, the man completely loses his sexual desire, the hardness of the genital organ disappears. At the same time, erection becomes impossible for some time, the formation of seminal fluid is restored.
In a healthy man, after 10 minutes, the sexual reaction can already appear again. However, this period varies and depends on a man's sexual habits and desires. Age, health and mental state play an important role.
What is pre-ejaculation?
When excited, men secrete clear mucus - this is before ejaculation. It appears with or after an erection. The secretion of this fluid prevents damage to the penis during vaginal penetration.
The absence of pre-ejaculation in a man can indicate a pathology of the reproductive system.
Also, the secreted substance is often called preseminal fluid. There is another name - pre-seed. Such a lubricant is released not only before sexual intercourse, but also during light sexual excitement, during rubbing. The appearance of pre-ejaculation indicates a man's desire to have an intimate relationship with a woman.
Where is it produced?
Lubrication in a man cannot be called a simple process. In the body, there are special glands located in the muscles of the perineum, at the base of the penis. They are called Cooper's or bulbourethral glands.
It was named after the discoverer of male organs - Cooper. They were discovered as early as the 17th century, but the true purpose of glandular tissue became known only later.
There are also littre 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 separation of alkaline mucous fluid, due to which the volume of preseminal fluid increases. Normally it varies from 2-3 drops to 5 ml.
The most common reason for going to the doctor is premature ejaculation at the slightest sexual arousal. Such a symptom may indicate a violation of the genitourinary system and may cause problems. However, this condition can be treated. Andrologist prescribes therapy after appropriate examination.
Mixed
These are mucous secretions that are alkaline and contain various enzymes. Since the vaginal environment is acidic and rejects the man's sperm, 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. Lubricant does not contain sperm, but may be present if intercourse occurs without contraception within a few hours of masturbation or previous intercourse.
In order to prevent unwanted pregnancy, it is recommended to use condoms or other protective means in this case.
Functions
Presemen is not only a lubricating clear liquid, but also a protective reaction of the mucous membrane. The release of presemen makes it easier for the penis to penetrate the vagina, helping to eliminate friction if a woman does not have enough lubrication.
Penile secretions have several important functions:
- neutralize the increased acidity of the vaginal microflora;
- facilitating the penetration of the penis, helping the movement of sperm along the cervix;
- increase the chance of conception;
- remove the contents of the urethra (urine, semen).
Spermatozoa die quickly in an acidic environment. It is thanks to the alkaline pre-ejaculation that they can fully enter the female reproductive system and fertilize the egg. Therefore, male lubricant can preserve sperm vitality.
Due to urethral discharge, the chances of getting pregnant also increase, as seminal fluid quickly enters the uterus during ejaculation. In addition, natural lubricant will help to avoid the use of artificial substitutes and facilitate the penetration of the penis into the vagina when the woman's secretions are not sufficient.
What it normally looks like
In medical terminology, discharge from the urethra is often called libidinal urethrorhoea. In appearance, it is an ordinary mucus of transparent color. During sexual intercourse, it is released in the volume from 1 to 5 ml. This amount is enough for comfortable sex.
The composition of presemen also includes smegma - an oily substance that accumulates in the layer of the foreskin. If a man is faithful to one sexual partner or uses a condom during intercourse, then there are no additional inclusions and color changes. A slight whitish color is possible.
Reason to consult a doctor
The appearance of any suspicious symptoms is a reason to consult a doctor. Such changes in the body should be a warning. If a man goes to the doctor on time, then you can detect the disease at an early stage, which helps a quick recovery.
The symptom will be a clue and a reason to check the body for infection or inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system. To determine the cause of the development of the pathological process, the doctor will prescribe a diagnostic examination and laboratory tests.
When infected with venereal diseases, similar pathological processes are observed in the male body during awakening and during rest. If you have one or more associated symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Urgent antibiotic therapy may be required.
Pre-ejaculation is not excluded
Some men, after reading the article, may suspect a problem due to the lack of pre-ejaculation. 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 approximate. The amount of discharge from the urethra during awakening can vary and depends on the individual characteristics of the body. Sometimes a man does not feel the release of lubricant, because it is released after penetrating the vagina.
In 5% of cases, the absence of pre-ejaculation is a sign of the presence of inflammatory diseases. It is recommended to consult your doctor with a possible problem. Disabled, elderly people may not have urethral discharge.
Color and consistency changes
Any colored spots should alert a person. Normally, the color of presemen is transparent, slightly white. You should also pay attention to the density. Preseminal fluid is thin and flows freely through the urethra during sexual arousal.
Gray, red, green, orange and other shades are a sign of an inflammatory or infectious process. Thus, the body reacts to the viral invasion. 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 infection with infectious diseases: staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus, Escherichia coli. The release of bacteria is observed not only in the presemen, but also in the quiescent state of the penis.
What can the appearance of different shades of seed in advance mean:
- Gray-green color. He talks 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 itself. 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 this is candidiasis. It is transmitted from an infected sexual partner. When the pathogen is detected, treatment is required for both men and women.
- Red color. He talks about the presence of blood in the discharge. This symptom is characteristic of 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 sexually transmitted diseases. Men rarely show symptoms of STDs, in most cases the disease continues 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. Urinary problems are often accompanied by erectile dysfunction.
Only a doctor can help make an accurate diagnosis. A regular examination is not enough to determine the problem, in some cases you will have to undergo laboratory diagnostics with the help of ultrasound.
The key to recovery is a timely visit to the doctor.
Do not self-medicate and do not allow the disease to progress. Sexually transmitted diseases provoke the appearance of many pathologies, they can cause problems with urination, erectile dysfunction and a decrease in the body's immune defenses.