The appearance of secretions is accompanied by swelling of the mammary glands and the release of lubricant. 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 man's subconscious, images of the upcoming intercourse appear, which causes an erection.
Not only real, but also a fantastic image 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 passing through 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 occurring 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 thought process. Sexual images associated with possible sexual intercourse appear in the 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. It refers to a mechanical uncontrolled erection, found in all healthy men. The first nocturnal reaction of sexual arousal is observed even in boys during puberty. The absence of a mechanical erection is a reason for a visit to the doctor and a sign of androgen deficiency and other physiological disorders.
The penis becomes hard after it is filled with arterial blood. There may be discharge in males during arousal. At the same time, the ischiocavernous muscles contract, compressing the base of the penis and blocking blood flow from it. During this period urination is difficult.
After epididymal contractions, ejaculation occurs - seminal fluid is pushed out of the urethra. The bladder neck also contracts, preventing the backflow of secretions, then the penile muscles contract sharply and rhythmically, ejecting 2 to 5 ml of ejaculate.
After ejaculation, the man completely loses sexual desire, the hardness of the penis disappears. At the same time, for some time the erection becomes impossible, the formation of seminal fluid resumes.
In a healthy man, after 10 minutes, the sexual reaction can appear again. However, this period varies and depends on the sexual habits and desires of the man. Age, health and mental state play an important role.
What is preejaculate
When men are excited, transparent mucus is released - this is pre-ejaculate. Occurs with or after erection. The secretion of this fluid helps prevent injury to the penis during vaginal penetration.
The absence of preejaculate 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-seeds. Such a lubricant is released not only before intercourse, but also during mild sexual arousal, during stroking. The appearance of preejaculate 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.
Male organs got their name in honor of the discoverer - Cooper. They were discovered as early as the 17th century, but the true purpose of the glandular tissue became known later.
There are also Littre's glands, in which part of the preejaculate 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 secretion of alkaline mucous fluid, due to which the volume of pre-seminal fluid increases. Usually it varies from 2-3 drops to 5 ml.
The most common reason for visiting a doctor is the release of the foreskin at the slightest sexual arousal. Such a sign can indicate a disorder of the genitourinary system and cause problems. However, this situation is treatable. The andrologist prescribes therapy after a proper examination.
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These are mucous secretions that include alkali and various enzymes. Since the vaginal environment is acidic and rejects the male 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. The composition of the lubricant does not contain sperm, but it can be present during intercourse without contraception 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 means of protection.
Functions
Presemen is not only a lubricating transparent liquid, but also a protective reaction of the mucous membrane. The release of presmen facilitates the 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:
- neutralizes the increased acidity of the vaginal microflora;
- facilitate penetration into the penis, support the movement of sperm along the cervix;
- increase the chances of conception;
- removal of the contents of the urinary canal (urine, semen).
Sperm in an acidic environment quickly die. And it is precisely thanks to the alkaline preejaculate that they can enter the woman's genital tract intact and fertilize the egg. This is why male lubricant is able to protect sperm viability.
Thanks to the discharge from the urethra, the chance of pregnancy also increases, since the semen will quickly enter the uterus when sliding. In addition, a natural lubricant will help to avoid the use of artificial substitutes and facilitate the penetration of the penis into the vagina if the woman does not have enough of her own secretions.
What does normal look like
In medical terminology, discharge from the urethra is often called libidinal urethrorrhea. In appearance, it is an ordinary mucus with a transparent color. During sex, it is released in a volume of 1 to 5 ml. This amount is enough for comfortable sexual intercourse.
Smegma is also included in the composition of the foreskin - a fatty substance that collects in the fold of the foreskin. If the man is faithful to one sexual partner or uses a condom during sexual intercourse, then there are no additional inclusions and color changes. A slight whitish tint is possible.
Reason for visiting a doctor
The appearance of a suspicious symptom is a reason to consult a doctor. Such changes in the body should warn. If a person 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 infection 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 excitement and during rest are observed when infected with venereal diseases. If you have one or more associated symptoms, contact your doctor immediately. Emergency antibiotic therapy may be required.
Pre-ejaculate is not excreted
Some men, after reading the article, may suspect a problem because they do not have pre-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 approximate. The amount of discharge from the urethra during arousal can vary and depends on the individual characteristics of the body. Sometimes the man does not notice the release of lubricant, as it is released after penetration into the vagina.
In 5% of cases, the absence of preejaculate 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 the male. Usually the color of the pretzel is transparent, slightly white. You should also pay attention to the density. Pre-seminal fluid is rare, flowing 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 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, streptococci, Escherichia coli. The release of bacteria is observed not only in the foreskin, but also in a relaxed state of the penis.
What can the appearance of different shades of pre-seed 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 occur. 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 found, it is necessary to treat both a man and a woman.
- Red color. 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 excretory 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 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 develop. 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.