The appearance of secretions is accompanied by swelling of the mammary glands and the release of lubrication. But what is noticeable in men when they are excited - few know. A strong bottom can not only produce seminal fluid, but also a special lubricant that makes it easier to slide when there is friction.
The process of sexual arousal is a complex psychological and physiological response. In most cases, sexual desire begins with making eye contact with the object of desire. In the subconscious of a man appear images of impending sexual intercourse, which will provoke an erection.
Not only a real, but also a fantasy image can cause sexual desire. This reaction may be slower. Erectile function depends on central nervous system responses. A man's sexual ability is controlled by impulses from the brain that travel along the spinal cord.
The main mechanism of arousal is one's own thoughts and images that spring from the imagination.
Types of erection and their mechanism:
- reflex. This reaction occurs after stimulation of the penis. The reaction is physiological and often occurs 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 imagination and the thought process. Sexual images associated with possible sexual intercourse appear in a man's mind. This type of erection requires a healthy nervous system, as few patients with lower spinal cord injuries are able to achieve it.
- Night. Refers to a mechanical uncontrolled erection that occurs in all healthy men. The first nocturnal response 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 is filled with arterial blood. In men, arousal can cause discharge. At the same time, the ischiocavernosus muscles contract, compressing the base of the penis and blocking blood flow. During this time, 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 backflow of secretions, then the muscles of the penis sharply and rhythmically contract, ejecting 2-5 ml of ejaculate.
After the eruption of semen, the 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 resumes.
A healthy man can have a sexual response in as little as 10 minutes. However, this period varies and depends on the man's sexual habits and desires. Age, health and mental state play an important role.
What is pre-ejaculate
When aroused, 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 referred to as preseminal fluid. There is another name - pre-seed. Such a lubricant is released not only before sexual intercourse, but also with slight sexual excitement, when caressing. The appearance of pre-ejaculate indicates a man's desire to enter into an intimate relationship with a woman.
Where is it 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.
The male organs got their name in honor of the discoverer - Cooper. They were discovered as early as the 17th century, but the actual purpose of the glandular tissue only 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 bladder neck to the outer opening of the urethra). Their main task is the distribution of alkaline mucous fluid, which increases the volume of preseminal fluid. Usually it ranges from 2-3 drops to 5 ml.
The most common reason for a doctor's visit is the release of the pre-seed at the slightest level of sexual arousal. 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.
connection
These are mucus secretions that contain alkali and various enzymes. Since the vaginal environment is acidic and repels male semen, the lubricant helps neutralize the "aggressiveness" of the female microflora.
There is a myth that a woman can get pregnant from discharge from a man's urethra. The composition of the lubricant does not include semen, but it may be present if intercourse without contraception occurs within a few hours of masturbation or previous sexual contact.
In this case, to avoid unwanted pregnancy, 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 pre-semen makes it easier for the penis to enter the vagina and helps reduce friction when a woman does not have enough lube.
The secretions of the penis have several important functions:
- neutralize the increased acidity of the vaginal microflora;
- facilitate penetration into the penis, support the movement of sperm along the cervix;
- increase the likelihood of conception;
- remove the contents of the urinary canal (urine, semen).
In an acidic environment, spermatozoa quickly die. And it is thanks to the alkaline pre-ejaculate that they can reach the woman's genital tract intact and fertilize the egg cell. Because of this, male lubricant is able to protect sperm viability.
Thanks to the discharge from the urethra, the chance of becoming pregnant also increases, since the semen quickly enters the uterus during sliding. In addition, a natural lubricant will help avoid the use of artificial substitutes and facilitate penile penetration into the vagina when a woman does not have enough secretions of her own.
This is how it usually looks
In medical terminology, urethral discharge is often referred to as libidinal urethrorrhea. In appearance it is an ordinary slime of transparent color. During sex, it is released in a volume of 1 to 5 ml. This amount is enough for a pleasant sexual contact.
The composition of the foreskin also includes smegma - a fatty substance that accumulates in the foreskin fold. 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 white cast is possible.
reason to see a doctor
The appearance of a suspicious symptom is a reason to see a doctor. Such changes in the body should alarm. If a man consults a doctor in time, you can catch the disease early, which will contribute to a speedy recovery.
The symptom is a clue and a reason to examine the body for infections or inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system. The doctor will prescribe a diagnostic examination and laboratory tests to determine the cause of the development of the pathological process.
Similar pathological processes in a man's body during arousal and during rest are observed with infection with venereal diseases. If you have one or more associated symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Urgent antibiotic therapy may be required.
Pre-ejaculate is not excreted
Some men may suspect a problem after reading the article since they don't have pre-ejaculate. This can be both a sign of the norm and a sign of a pathological process.
The volume given (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, since it is released after penetrating the vagina.
In 5% of cases, the absence of pre-ejaculate is a symptom of the presence of inflammatory diseases. It is recommended that you discuss any potential problem with your doctor. Disabled, elderly people may not have urethral discharge.
Changes in color and consistency
All spots of color should warn a man. Usually the color of the fore-seed is transparent, slightly white. You should also pay attention to the density. The preseminal fluid is thin and 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. So the body 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 preseed shades mean:
- Grey-green colour. Talks about the presence of an infection in the body. This is not always a sign of sexually transmitted diseases, such as flu or SARS can manifest themselves. As a rule, it is accompanied by an increase in body temperature.
- Thick white discharge. You are talking about the development of fungal diseases, most often it is candidiasis. It is transmitted from an infected sex partner. If a pathogen is detected, both a man and a woman must be treated.
- 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 related to the urinary system: hypertension, atherosclerosis.
- Yellow. This is a sign of infection with sexually transmitted diseases. Men rarely show symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases, 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 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 need to undergo laboratory diagnostics, 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 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.