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 hard floor is able to produce not only semen, 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 future sexual intercourse appear in a man's subconscious, 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 responses of the central nervous system. A man's sexual ability is controlled by brain impulses that travel along the spinal cord.
The main arousal mechanism is one's own thoughts and images, born of fantasy.
Types of erection and its mechanism:
- reflex. This reaction occurs after stimulation of the penis. The reaction is physiological, often appearing within a minute after masturbation. A mechanism arises in the spinal cord. Sexual desire can also be observed in a paralyzed person with spinal cord 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 some patients with lower spine injuries can achieve it.
- night. It refers to an uncontrolled mechanical erection that occurs in all healthy men. The first reaction at night of sexual arousal is also observed in boys during puberty. 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 as the penis fills with arterial blood. Men may have discharge when they wake up. At the same time, the ischiocavernosus muscles contract, pressing on 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 backflow of secretions, then the penile muscles contract sharply and rhythmically, expelling 2 to 5 ml of ejaculate.
After the explosion of the seed, the man completely loses sexual desire, the stiffness of the penis disappears. At the same time, for some time, erection becomes impossible, the formation of seminal fluid resumes.
In a healthy man, after 10 minutes, a sexual reaction can already appear again. 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 ejaculation
When excited, clear mucus is released in men - this is before ejaculate. Appears together with an erection or after it. The secretion of this fluid helps prevent damage 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 called pre-seminal fluid. There is another name - pre-seed. Such a lubricant is released not only before sexual intercourse, but also during a slight sexual arousal, during caresses. The appearance before the ejaculate indicates the desire of a man 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 bulburethral glands.
Male organs got their name 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 Littre's 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 distribution of alkaline mucous fluid, due to which the volume of pre-seminal fluid increases. Normally, it ranges from 2-3 drops in 5 ml.
The most common reason for going to the doctor is the release of the previous seed at the slightest sexual arousal. Such a sign can indicate a violation of the genitourinary system and cause problems. However, this situation is treatable. The andrologist prescribes therapy after a proper examination.
compound
These are mucous secretions, which include alkali and various enzymes. Since the vaginal environment is acidic and rejects the male seed, the lubricant helps to neutralize the "aggressiveness" of the female microflora.
There is a myth that a woman can become 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 liquid, but also a protective reaction of the mucous membrane. The release of the premenstruum facilitates the penetration of the penis into the vagina, helps to relieve friction if a woman does not have enough lubrication.
Penile secretions have several important functions:
- neutralizes the increased acidity of the vaginal microflora;
- facilitate the penetration of the penis, help the movement of sperm along the cervix;
- increases the possibility of conception;
- remove the contents of the urinary canal (urine, semen).
Sperm in an acidic environment die quickly. And it is thanks to the alkaline pre-ejaculate that they can enter the woman's genital tract intact and fertilize the egg. This is why male lubricant is able to protect the viability of sperm.
Thanks to the discharge from the urethra, the possibility of becoming pregnant also increases, because the seminal fluid will quickly enter the uterus when it slides. In addition, a natural lubricant will help to avoid the use of artificial substitutes and will facilitate the penetration of the penis into the vagina if a woman does not have enough of her own secretions.
What does it look like normally?
In medical terminology, discharge from the urethra is often called libidinal urethral discharge. In appearance, it is an ordinary mucous membrane with a transparent color. During sex, it is released in a volume of 1 to 5 ml. This amount is sufficient for comfortable sexual contact.
The composition of premen also includes smegma - a fatty substance that collects in the fold of the foreskin. 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 shade of white is possible.
The reason to see a doctor
The appearance of any suspicious symptoms is a reason to consult a doctor. Such changes in the body should alarm. If a man visits a doctor on 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 awakening and during the period of rest are observed when infected with venereal diseases. If you have one or more associated symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Urgent antibiotic therapy may be needed.
Pre-ejaculate is not excreted
Some men, after reading the article, may suspect a problem, since they have no ejaculate. 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 an approximation. The amount of discharge from the urethra during awakening can vary and depends on the individual characteristics of the organism. Sometimes a man does not notice the release of lubricant, as it is released after penetration into the vagina.
In 5% of cases, the absence of pre-ejaculate is a symptom of the presence of inflammatory diseases. It is recommended to consult your doctor about a possible problem. People with disabilities, the elderly may not have urethral discharge.
Changes in color and consistency
Any color spots should alert a male. Normally, the color of the premen is transparent, slightly white. You should also pay attention to the density. Paraseminal fluid is thin, flows freely from the urethra 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 viral invasion. Sometimes colored discharge is a sign of a normal recovery 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 penis, but also in a relaxed state of the penis.
What the appearance of different shades of the seed can mean:
- Gray-green 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 appear. 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 by an infected sexual partner. When a pathogen is detected, the treatment of a man and a woman is required.
- Red colour. Talks about the presence of blood in 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 STD, more often 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 several types of infection, such as gonorrhea, syphilis, gonococcal infection. It is 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 allow the disease to take its course. Sexually transmitted diseases provoke the appearance of many pathologies, they can cause problems with urination, erectile dysfunction and decrease the immune defense of the body.