During arousal, men secrete a clear, colorless mucus called pre-ejaculation. It forms along with an erection, but can also appear after it. If there is no lubrication during arousal in men, this is a symptom of some pathology related to the reproductive system. The release of this fluid prevents injuries to the male genital organ during vaginal penetration.
In medicine, lubrication in men during arousal is called temporary. This substance is formed not only before sexual intercourse, but also during slight sexual excitement, during caresses, and also during masturbation. The appearance of lubrication in men during arousal indicates a desire to have intimate intimacy with a partner.
Composition of pre-cum
Pre-ejaculation is a mucous secretion that contains various enzymes and alkalis. As the female vagina's environment is acidic and rejects male semen, the lubricant neutralizes the aggressiveness of this female microflora.
There is a myth that says that secretions from a man's genital organ can make a woman pregnant. The fact is that lubricant does not contain sperm, but it may be present if sexual intercourse occurs without contraception, a few hours after masturbation or after previous sexual intercourse.
To avoid an unwanted pregnancy, experts recommend using condoms or other forms of contraception.
Treatment
Treatment can be prescribed by your doctor. Depending on the identified disease, appropriate medications are prescribed. Generally thisantibiotics, which are also different. Some antibiotics fight sexually transmitted infections, others are aimed at suppressing the pathogenic environment - Candida and other fungal microorganisms.
Also prescribed for the treatment of diseasesanti-inflammatory medications, vitamin complexes, related medications, and dietary supplementsdepending on the state of health and concomitant diseases.
Main functions
Lubricant is secreted in men during arousal; It is not only a transparent lubricating fluid, but also a protective reaction of the mucous membrane. Such secretions facilitate the penetration of the male sexual organ into the female vagina and friction, if a representative of the fair sex has secreted a small amount of such a substance.
The secretion of lubrication in men during arousal has several very important functions, which are as follows:
- Neutralization of the increased acidity of the vaginal microflora.
- Facilitating penetration of the penis, helping the movement of sperm along the cervix.
- Greater chance of conception.
- Removing the contents of the urinary canal.
In an acidic environment, sperm die quickly. Thanks to the alkaline pre-cum, they enter the reproductive tract unharmed and can fertilize the egg. This is why male lubricant has the ability to protect sperm viability.
Furthermore, thanks to this male secretion from the urethra, the chance of conception increases, as the seminal fluid penetrates the uterus much faster during sliding. Natural lubricant helps to avoid the use of artificial substitutes and also facilitates the penetration of the penis into the vagina if the woman has a small amount of her own secretions.
Is it possible to get pregnant?
One of the most common questions about coitus interruptus is the following: is it possible to get pregnant with natural male lubrication? Even the most experienced doctors will not be able to answer this question unequivocally, since in addition to the main factor, this process is influenced by many accompanying parameters, which sometimes completely turn the statistics upside down. Below we will consider this issue in more detail.
There are many articles online by ardent opponents of coitus interruptus who claim that a man's pre-ejaculation can carry a certain number of sperm that can fertilize his partner's egg. In fact, many scientific studies indicate that the natural lubricant secreted by the body in its pure form is not capable of causing pregnancy.
This is explained by the fact that the gland that produces it is in no way connected to the male testicles, so absolutely pure mucus enters the excretory urethra. Therefore, even if a man's physiology is characterized by abundant mucus secretion during sexual intercourse, it is not capable of causing an unwanted pregnancy. However, in practice, things are not so encouraging.
What is the probability?
According to the Pearl index, which shows how effective a given contraceptive choice is when used frequently, there is a fairly high percentage of all people who use the withdrawal method to get pregnant. The indicator reaches values in the range of 6 to 18. This means that out of every 100 couples who have been using this contraceptive method for a long time, 6 to 18 can become pregnant.
This is explained by the fact that most pregnancies occur as a result of repeated sexual intercourse with a short interval. As a result, a man may have some viable sperm remaining in the internal urethra. During the next sexual session, along with a new portion of lubricant, it enters the woman's internal genitals, and this small amount is sometimes enough to fertilize the egg.
Furthermore, failure to follow simple hygiene rules can also cause an unplanned pregnancy, as after ejaculation a certain amount of sperm can remain in the genitals, hands and body. In this case, the probability of getting pregnant from a man's lubricant is quite high, therefore, whether it is possible to use this method of contraception is a rather controversial and controversial issue today. Even so, the popularity of coitus interruptus has not yet dropped.
You cannot get pregnant with male lubricant. Does not contain sperm. Even if there is a single sperm present in it, it will not cause pregnancy. To conceive a child, the biological fluid that a man secretes from the vagina must contain at least 40 million sperm.
The exception is cases where a man has recently had sexual intercourse. Then, some sperm may remain in the genital tract. It is able to enter the vagina along with pre-ejaculation, which expels sperm during the next sexual intercourse.
It is also dangerous to have an interrupted orgasm in a man if he practically does not feel pleasant sensations during ejaculation. In this case, pre-ejaculation can be confused with ejaculation, resulting in an unwanted pregnancy. However, the secretion itself in men, observed during sexual excitement before ejaculation, does not pose a danger from this point of view.
Cooper's glands, responsible for producing pre-ejaculation, are considered pre-seminal. They are located along the entire length of the penis, from the inside, from its external opening to the bladder neck. Some men produce more of this mucus, others less. There are some representatives of the stronger sex who have practically no spots, but this does not mean that this does not exist in principle. Only it is not released at the moment of sexual excitement, but a few seconds before ejaculation.
What's normal like?
Thus, the question of whether a man secretes lubricant during arousal has been resolved. But what is she like? Externally, this liquid looks like simple transparent mucus. During sexual intercourse, it is released in quantities of 1 to 5 ml. This volume is enough to make sexual contact comfortable for partners. This seed contains smegma, a fatty substance that accumulates in the folds of the foreskin. If a man is faithful to only one sexual partner or uses a condom during sexual intercourse, there are no color changes or additional inclusions in the composition of the liquid. Only a light, whitish shade is possible.
When to see a doctor?
Many women still don't know if men have lubrication when they are aroused. Some people just didn't pay attention to it. However, it is a fact that this liquid is extremely important during sexual intercourse.
If any suspicious symptoms appear, a man should immediately consult a doctor. Thanks to this, it will be possible to identify the disease at an early stage of its development and, therefore, there will be a quick recovery. This is why it is so important to pay attention to the composition and shade of your pre-seed. Additional symptoms that help identify the diagnosis include the following:
- Increased body temperature, fever, fever.
- Feeling of pain or discomfort in the area of the organs located in the pelvis.
- Skin redness, swelling and rashes.
- Purulent impurities with blood in male secretion.
- Burning and itching in the urethra.
- Hyperemia in the penile region.
- Erectile dysfunction, urinary retention.
Similar pathological processes in the male body during excitement and during rest are observed in case of infection with sexually transmitted diseases. If several or even one symptom is detected, you should immediately consult a doctor. The man is likely to need urgent antibacterial therapy.
Disorders in sperm production
In some cases, male sperm may be produced in smaller quantities or disappear completely. A number of factors lead to such a violation, which are worth talking about in more detail. The complete absence of seminal fluid can be caused by weight gain, hormonal imbalances in the body, fever and sexually transmitted diseases.
Therefore, to feel like a complete man in every sense of the word, it is important to monitor any changes in your body. Seminal fluid will always be normal if the correct lifestyle, contraception and timely examination by a related specialist come first.
No pre-ejaculate released
If a man has a lot of lubrication when he is aroused, this can be called a feature of his body. However, in some cases, representatives of the stronger sex do not notice the release of liquid during sexual intercourse, as it begins to be released only after the penis penetrates the vagina.
In 5% of cases, lack of lubrication is a symptom of the presence of some type of inflammatory disease. In such a situation, it is better to consult a specialist about the problem. You should also pay attention to the fact that in elderly people discharge from the urethra may be completely absent.
Diagnosis of the disease with pathological discharge from the penis
The examination procedure consists of several diagnostic procedures:
Initial examination by a specialist of the genital organ, namely the foreskin, head and perineum. The main task is to identify possible deformations of organs, skin rashes, discharge and inflammatory signs.
Feel the lymph nodes in the groin area and assess their condition. They can be:
- increased or within normal limits;
- warmer or colder than nearby tissues;
- mobile or not;
- hard or soft;
- whether the patient feels pain on palpation or not.
Additionally, the inguinal lymph nodes are examined for the presence of ulcerations.
Digital diagnosis of the prostate. This study is carried out through the rectum. In this case, fluid may be released from the urethra, which is necessary for microscopy. Adenoma is characterized by uniformly enlarged prostate lobes and palpable dense cords. Irregular growths indicate the development of a malignant tumor. A confirming factor is the discharge from the urethra during massage of blood with clots. For the reliability of the study, it is recommended to avoid urinating 1. 5 to 2 hours before the procedure.
Complete blood count and prolonged urinalysis. You must give up on an empty stomach.
Examination of the material (smears for microscopic examination and culture). A procedure that minimizes the risk of incorrect diagnosis of the disease. It is particularly accurate. A stained smear under a microscope reveals the entire contents:
- bloody cells;
- presence of epithelium;
- fatty components;
- non-venereal pathogens belonging to the group of conditionally pathogenic microflora.
Ultrasound examination and computed tomography of the genitourinary system. As a rule, it serves to confirm or refute an existing diagnosis.
Pronounced symptoms at the initial visit to a medical center require immediate prescription of broad-spectrum antibiotics, even before diagnosis. If there is heavy bleeding, the patient must be admitted to a hospital and measures must be taken to stop the bleeding. This may be one of the symptoms of cancer development. To confirm this assumption, the patient is referred for a biopsy.
A final diagnosis is only possible if the results of the histological examination are ready.
Change in consistency and color
It was said above that if a lot of lubricant is released during arousal in men, this is the norm, but if there is a lot of lubricant, this should alert you. However, changes in color and consistency are considered a reason to see a doctor. Normally, the color of seminal fluid is transparent, slightly whitish. You should also pay attention to the density of these secretions. Seminal fluid should not be thick and should flow freely from the urinary canal during sexual arousal. Reasons to contact a specialist include the following:
- Formation of an unpleasant fishy odor, which contains a musty aroma.
- Impurities of pus and blood.
- Changes in the structure of seminal fluid, formation of curdled sediment, thickening.
- Change of tone.
Red, gray, orange, green and other shades are signs of an infectious or inflammatory process in the body. The male body reacts in this way to any viral or bacterial invasion. In some cases, colored discharge is a sign of the natural rehabilitation process. For example, after prostate surgery, after antibiotic therapy or any other surgical intervention.
Transparent viscous discharge in some cases indicates infection with infectious diseases, for example, streptococci, staphylococci and E. coli. However, the appearance of bacteria will be observed not only in the pre-seminal fluid, but also in other secretions of the male organ.
Normal amount of ejaculatory fluid
Pathological mucus secretion in men differs from healthy ones in color, smell and consistency. They are almost always accompanied by unpleasant sensations.
Symptoms indicating lubricant deviation from the norm:
- the appearance of fluid from the urethra during the day;
- the appearance of an unpleasant odor;
- pain when urinating;
- formation of excessive amounts of mucus;
- voluntary release of lubrication without sexual arousal;
- presence of third-party inclusions;
- change in consistency to very thick or runny.
These signs are characteristic of pathological processes that indicate the development of diseases.
| Type | Description |
| Spermatorrhea | Random sperm leakage without reaching orgasm. The cause of the process is a decrease in muscle tone in the vas deferens. Pathology develops due to chronic inflammation |
| Hematorrhea | Discharge of lubricant mixed with blood. Appears with lesions in the urethral mucosa |
| Leukocytic urethrorrhea | The exudative phase of the inflammatory process, resulting from thermal, mechanical, chemical or viral damage to the urethral mucosa |
| Mucopurulent | They consist of a small number of leukocytes, serous fluid and glandular secretions. This mucus is characterized by active formation at night. A man notices pus discharge in the morning and yellow stains can be found on his underwear. Mucopurulent discharge appears when the urethra is damaged by bacteria: trichomonas, ureamycoplasma, chlamydia |
| Purulent | They include a large number of leukocytes, urethral epithelium, mucus and serous fluid. They have a thick consistency and an unpleasant odor. They appear in the form of drops with a yellow or greenish hue. Evidence of the development of gonococcal urethritis, which forms against the background of chlamydia and gonorrhea |
The volume of mucus released can be abundant or small. It can be very difficult to notice poor lubrication. To do this, you need to press on the urethra so that the liquid comes out through the opening. It dries quickly, forming a film on the membrane of the head of the penis. The viscous consistency causes the urethral sponges to stick together.
Doctors' opinion
The grayish-green hue of the liquid indicates the presence of an infection in the male body. However, this symptom is not always a sign of sexually transmitted diseases, as ARVI or flu can manifest themselves in this way. In parallel with this, the man's body temperature increases.
Thick white discharge indicates the development of a fungal disease, more often with candidiasis. This disease is transmitted to a man by an infected sexual partner. When this pathogen is detected, it is necessary to treat both the woman and the man.
If the liquid is red, this indicates the development of a urological disease, for example, cystitis, urethritis, but it can also be a symptom of chronic prostatitis and a number of other diseases that are not associated with the urinary system.
Is it possible to reduce the likelihood of conception due to the ingress of lubricant into the vagina?
Woman's menstrual cycle. After menstruation, the egg has not moved far enough away from the ovary, at which point the likelihood of conception with lubricant and ejaculation decreases. But the clear liquid from the head during arousal is no reason to panic unless the man has had an orgasm before.
Lubrication secretion that is different from normal is in most cases due to sexually transmitted diseases, but there are a number of other conditions.