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. Solid soil is able to produce not only seminal fluid, but also a special lubricant that facilitates sliding when rubbing.
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 subconscious of a man, images of the upcoming sexual intercourse appear, which causes an erection.
Not only a real image, but also a fantasy image 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 passing along the spinal cord.
The main excitatory mechanism is our own thoughts and images, born out of fantasy.
Types of erection and its mechanism:
- reflex. This reaction occurs after stimulation of the penis. The reaction is physiological, often appears within a minute after 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 intercourse appear in the head of a man. 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. Lack of mechanical erection is a reason to consult 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 can be losses in men when excited. 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 expelled from the urethra. The neck of the bladder also contracts, preventing the reverse flow of secretions, then the muscles of the penis contract sharply and rhythmically, releasing 2-5 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 can already reappear. 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 excited, clear mucus is released in men - this is pre-ejaculate. It appears with an erection or after it. The secretion of this liquid 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 pre-seminal fluid. There is another name - pre-seed. Such a lubricant is released not only before sexual intercourse, but also during mild sexual arousal, during caress. The appearance of pre-ejaculate indicates a man's desire to enter into an intimate relationship with a woman.
Where 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 cooper's or bulbourethral glands.
Male organs received 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 Littré's glands, in which some 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 breakdown of alkaline mucous fluid, due to which the volume of pre-seminal fluid increases. Normally it ranges from 2-3 drops to 5ml.
The most common reason for going to the doctor is the release of pre-seed at the slightest sexual arousal. Such a sign may indicate a violation of the genitourinary system and cause problems. However, this situation is treatable. The andrologist prescribes therapy after an appropriate examination.
Compound
These are mucous secretions, which include alkalis and various enzymes. The vaginal environment being acidic and rejecting the semen of the man, the lubricant helps to neutralize the "aggressiveness" of the female microflora.
There is a myth that a woman can become pregnant as a result of a discharge from a man's urethra. There is no sperm in the composition of the lubricant, but it can be present during sexual intercourse without contraception occurring a few hours after masturbation or prior sexual intercourse.
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 lubricating transparent liquid, but also a protective reaction of the mucous membrane. The release of the presemen facilitates the penetration of the penis into the vagina, helps to relieve friction if a woman does not have enough lubrication.
The secretions of the penis have several important functions:
- neutralize the increased acidity of the vaginal microflora;
- facilitate penile penetration, help the movement of sperm along the cervix;
- increase the chances 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 penetrate intact into the female genital tract and fertilize the egg. This is why male lubricant is able to protect sperm viability.
Thanks to the discharge from the urethra, the chances of getting pregnant also increase, since the seminal fluid quickly enters the uterus when slipping. In addition, a natural lubricant will help avoid the use of artificial substitutes and facilitate the penetration of the penis into the vagina if a woman does not have enough of her own secretions.
What it normally looks like
In medical terminology, discharge from the urethra is often called libidinal urethrorrhea. In appearance, it is ordinary mucus of a transparent color. During sexual intercourse, it is released in a volume of 1-5 ml. This amount is sufficient 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 or color changes. A slight whitish tint is possible.
Reason to see a doctor
The appearance of any suspicious symptoms is a reason to consult a doctor. Such changes in the body should alert. If a man sees a doctor in time, 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 the body of a man during excitement 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 because they have no pre-ejaculate. It can be both a sign of the norm and a sign of a pathological process.
The indicated volume (1 to 5 ml) is an approximation. The amount of discharge from the urethra during excitement can vary and depends on the individual characteristics of the organism. Sometimes a man does not notice the release of lubricant, because 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 a possible problem with your doctor. Older people with disabilities may not have discharge from the urethra.
Changes in color and consistency
Any speckles of color should alert a man. Normally the color of the presemen is transparent, slightly white. You also need to pay attention to the density. The pre-seminal fluid is thin, 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 organism thus reacts to the viral invasion. Sometimes a colored discharge is a sign of a normal rehabilitation process after prostate surgery, antibiotic therapy, or other surgical procedures.
Transparent viscous 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 shades of pre-seed mean:
- Gray-green color. Talks about the presence of an infection in the body. It is not always a sign of sexually transmitted diseases, such as the flu or SARS can manifest. 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, it is necessary to treat both a man and a woman.
- Red color. Tells 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 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 progresses 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 infection, such as gonorrhea, syphilis, infection with gonococci. 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 a laboratory diagnosis, in some cases using an ultrasound.
The key to recovery is a timely visit to the doctor.
Do not self-medicate and do not let the disease take its course. Sexually transmitted diseases cause the appearance of many pathologies, can lead to problems with urination, erectile dysfunction and a decrease in the body's immune defenses.