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 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 a man's subconscious, images of the next sexual intercourse appear, which causes an erection.
Not only a real image, but also a fantasy 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 the thoughts and images themselves, born of fantasy.
Types of erection and their mechanism:
- reflection. This reaction occurs after stimulation of the penis. The reaction is physiological, often appearing within a minute of 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 cord injuries can achieve it.
- Night. Refers to an uncontrolled mechanical erection, occurs in all healthy men. The first nocturnal reaction of sexual arousal is observed even in boys during puberty. A 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 awakened. 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, so the muscles of the penis contract abruptly 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 man's sexual habits and desires. Age, health and mental status all play a role.
What is pre-ejaculate
When excited, clear mucus is released in men - this is pre-ejaculate. Appears with or after an erection. The secretion of this fluid helps to prevent injury to the penis during vaginal penetration.
The absence of pre-ejaculation in a man may indicate a pathology of the reproductive system.
Also, the substance secreted is often called preseminal fluid. There is another name - pre-seed. This lubricant is released not only before intercourse, but also during light 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 were named 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 the Littre's glands, in which part of the pre-ejaculation is formed. They are located in the urethra (from the neck of the bladder to the outer opening of the urethra). Its main task is the allocation of alkaline mucous fluid, due to which the volume of preseminal fluid increases. Typically, it ranges from 2-3 drops to 5 ml.
The most common reason to go to the doctor is the pre-seed release at the slightest sexual stimulation. Such a sign can 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 alkalis and various enzymes. As the vaginal environment is acidic and rejects the male's seed, the lubricant helps to neutralize the "aggressiveness" of the female microflora.
There is a myth that a woman can get pregnant by discharge from a man's urethra. There is no semen in the lubricant composition, but it may be present when intercourse without contraception occurs a few hours after 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 transparent lubricating liquid, but also a protective reaction of the mucous membrane. The release of pre-semen facilitates penetration of the penis into the vagina, helps to relieve friction if the woman does not have enough lubrication.
Penile secretions have several important functions:
- counteract the increase in acidity of the vaginal microflora;
- facilitate 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).
Sperm in an acidic environment quickly die. And it is thanks to alkaline pre-ejaculation that they can enter the woman's genital tract intact and fertilize the egg. That's 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 slipping. In addition, a natural lubricant will help to avoid the use of artificial substitutes and will facilitate penetration of the penis into the vagina if the woman does not have enough 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 accumulates in the fold of the foreskin. If a man is faithful to a sexual partner or uses a condom during sexual contact, there are no additional inclusions and color changes. A slight whitish tone is possible.
Reason to see a doctor
The appearance of any suspicious symptoms is 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 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 identify the cause of the development of the pathological process.
Similar pathological processes in a man's body 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 required.
Pre-ejaculation is not excreted
Some men, after reading the article, may suspect a problem as they do not have pre-ejaculate. This can be either a sign of the norm or 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 the lubricant as it is released after penetration into the vagina.
In 5% of cases, the absence of pre-ejaculation is a symptom of the presence of inflammatory diseases. It is recommended to consult a possible problem with your doctor. Disabled people, elderly people may not have urethral discharge.
Color and consistency changes
Any stain of color should alert a man. Normally, the color of the presemen is transparent, slightly white. You should also pay attention to 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 the viral invasion. Sometimes, colored discharge is a sign of a normal rehabilitation process after prostate surgery, antibiotic therapy, or other surgical interventions.
Slimy 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 pre-seed mean:
- Greenish-gray color. 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 flare up. 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 necessary to treat both a man and a woman.
- Red color. Talk about the presence of blood in the discharge. This symptom is typical of urological diseases (, cystitis), chronic prostatitis and several 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 latently. 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 with urination, erectile dysfunction.
Only a doctor can help you make an accurate diagnosis. A routine exam is not enough to identify the problem, it will be necessary to undergo a laboratory diagnosis, in some cases with the help of ultrasound.
The key to recovery is a timely visit to the doctor.
Don't self-medicate and don't 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.