The appearance of sexual desire in women is accompanied by swelling of the mammary glands and the secretion of lubricants. But few people know what will be secreted in men when excited. The stronger sex is capable not only of producing semen, but also of creating special lubricants that facilitate sliding during friction.
Mechanism of male arousal
The process of sexual arousal is a complex psychological and physiological reaction. In most cases, sexual attraction begins with eye contact with the object of desire. Images of impending intercourse appear in the man's subconscious, causing an erection.
Not only real images but also imaginary images can arouse sexual desire. This reaction may be slower. Erectile function depends on the response of the central nervous system. Male sexual function is controlled by brain impulses transmitted along the spinal cord.
The interesting mechanism is that one's own thoughts and images are born from the imagination.
Types of erection and its mechanism:
- reflex. This reaction occurs after stimulation of the genital organs. This reaction is physiological and usually appears within one minute after masturbation. The mechanism originates from the spinal cord. Sexual desire can be observed even in a person who is paralyzed and has a spinal injury.
- Mentality. This is a stimulation mechanism caused by the process of imagination and thinking. Sexual images related to the possibility of sexual intercourse appear in the man's mind. This type of erection requires a healthy nervous system as only some patients with lower spinal cord injuries can achieve this.
- Night. Refers to an uncontrolled mechanical erection, occurring in all healthy men. The first nocturnal reaction of sexual excitement is observed even in boys during puberty. The absence of a mechanical erection is a reason to consult a doctor and is a sign of androgen deficiency and other physiological disorders.
The penis becomes hard after the penis is filled with arterial blood. Men may experience discharge when they are excited. At the same time, the ischiocavernosus muscles contract, compressing the base of the penis and blocking the flow of blood from it. During this time, urination is very difficult.
After contractions along the epididymis, ejaculation occurs - semen is expelled from the urethra. The bladder neck also contracts to prevent secretions from flowing back, then the penis muscles contract strongly and rhythmically, releasing 2 to 5ml of semen.
After ejaculation, the man completely loses sexual desire and the hardness of the genitals disappears. In this case, for a while, erection becomes impossible and the process of semen formation resumes.
A healthy man can return to sexual response within 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 precum?
When aroused, men secrete clear mucus - this is the phenomenon of pre-ejaculation. It appears with or after erection. Such a release of fluid helps prevent damage to the penis during vaginal penetration.
The absence of premature ejaculation in men may indicate a pathology of the reproductive system.
The secretion is also known as pre-seminal fluid. There is another name - pre-seed. This lubricant is not only secreted before sex, but also when there is mild sexual excitement, during caressing and masturbation. The appearance of premature ejaculation indicates a man's desire to have an intimate relationship with a woman.
Where is it produced?
The secretion of lubrication in a man cannot be called a simple process. The body has special glands located in the perineum muscles, at the base of the penis. They are called Cooper's glands or bulbourethral glands.
The male organs are named in honor of the discoverer, Cooper. They were discovered in the 17th century, but the true purpose of glandular tissue was not known until much 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 external urethral opening). Their main task is to secrete alkaline mucus, thereby increasing the volume of pre-seminal fluid. Usually, it ranges from 2-3 drops to 5 ml.
The most common reason to see a doctor is the secretion of pre-seminal fluid when there is even the slightest sexual excitement. Such a sign may indicate a malfunction of the genitourinary system and cause problems. However, this condition can be treated. The endocrinologist prescribes treatment after appropriate examination.
Compounds
Pre-seminal fluid is a mucus secretion that contains alkaline substances and various enzymes. Because the vaginal environment is acidic and eliminates male semen, lubricants help neutralize the "aggression" of the female microflora.
There is a myth that secretions from the male urethra can make women pregnant. Lubricant does not contain sperm, but it can be present during unprotected sex within a few hours of masturbation or previous sex.
To avoid unwanted pregnancy, in this case you should use condoms or other protective measures.
Function
Pre-seminal fluid is not only a clear lubricating fluid but also a protective reaction of the mucous membrane. The release of semen facilitates penetration of the penis into the vagina and helps reduce friction if the woman does not produce enough lubrication.
Penile secretions have several important functions:
- neutralizes the increased acidity of the vaginal microflora,
- facilitates penetration of the penis, helps sperm move along the cervix,
- increase your chances of conceiving,
- removes the contents of the urinary tract (urine, semen).
Sperm die quickly in an acidic environment. And it is thanks to the alkalinity before ejaculation that they can enter the woman's genital tract without damage and fertilize the egg. This is why male lubricants can protect sperm viability.
The discharge from the urethra also increases the possibility of pregnancy because the semen will quickly enter the uterus when it slides. In addition, natural lubricants will help 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, urethral secretions are often referred to as sexual desire urethral secretions. In appearance, it is the usual transparent mucus. During sexual intercourse, it is released in a volume of 1 to 5 ml. This amount is enough for comfortable sex.
Pre-seminal fluid also contains smegma, a fatty substance that accumulates in the foreskin folds. If a man is faithful to one partner or uses condoms during sex, there will be no additional impurities or color changes. There may be a slight whitish tint.
Reasons to see a doctor
The appearance of any suspicious symptoms is a reason to consult a doctor. Such changes in the body will warn you. If a man consults a doctor in time, the disease can be detected in its early stages, contributing to a quick recovery.
This symptom will be a hint and a reason to check 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.
Additional symptoms will help make a diagnosis:
- increased body temperature, fever, fever,
- feeling of pain or discomfort in the pelvic organs,
- redness on the skin, rash and tissue swelling,
- purulent and bloody impurities in the waste,
- itching and burning in the urethra,
- increased blood pressure in the penile area,
- other suspicious symptoms (urinary retention, erectile dysfunction).
The same pathological processes that occur in the male body during arousal and during rest are also observed with sexually transmitted diseases. If you notice one or more accompanying symptoms, consult your doctor immediately. Urgent antibiotic treatment may be needed.
No pre-cum was released
Some men, after reading the article, may suspect a problem because they do not ejaculate prematurely. This may be a sign of normalcy or a sign of a pathological process.
The volumes indicated (1 to 5 ml) are approximate. The amount of fluid secreted from the urethra when stimulated can be different and depends on the individual characteristics of the body. Sometimes a man does not notice the lubricant being released because it is released after penetration into the vagina.
In 5% of cases, the absence of premature ejaculation is a symptom of the presence of inflammatory diseases. You should consult your doctor about a possible problem. People with disabilities and the elderly may not have urethral discharge.
Change in color and consistency
Any splash of color will alert a man. Normally, the color of pre-seminal fluid is transparent, slightly white. You should also pay attention to density. Pre-seminal fluid is thin and flows freely from the urinary tract during sexual arousal.
Reasons to see a doctor:
- change in smell, appearance of an unpleasant "fishy" smell mixed with mold,
- increased discharge,
- presence of blood and pus,
- changes in the structure of pre-ejaculate, thickens, appears viscous residue,
- change color.
Gray, red, green, orange and other shades are signs of an inflammatory or infectious process. The body reacts in this way to a viral invasion. Sometimes colored discharge is a sign of normal recovery after prostate surgery, antibiotic treatment, or other surgical interventions.
Sticky clear fluid sometimes indicates infection with infectious diseases: staphylococcus, streptococcus, E. coli. Bacterial release was observed not only in the pre-seminal phase but also in the resting state of the penis.
What the appearance of different shades of pre-seminal fluid can mean:
- Gray blue. Indicates the presence of infection in the body. This is not always a sign of sexually transmitted diseases, flu or ARVI can manifest in this way. 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 candidiasis. It is transmitted from an infected sexual partner. If pathogens are detected, both men and women must be treated.
- Red. Indicates the presence of blood in the secretions. This symptom is typical of urinary diseases (urethritis, cystitis), chronic prostatitis and some other diseases not related to the urinary system: hypertension, atherosclerosis.
- Yellow. This is a sign that you are suffering from sexually transmitted diseases. Men rarely show symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases; Most diseases occur in a latent form. When yellow discharge appears, chlamydia, ureaplasmosis, mycoplasmosis and other sexually transmitted diseases can be suspected.
- Leakage. They talk about the presence of certain types of infections, such as gonorrhea, syphilis and gonorrhea. Often accompanied by problems with urination and erectile dysfunction.
Only a doctor can make an accurate diagnosis. Routine examination is not enough to identify the problem; you will need to carry out laboratory diagnosis, in some cases using ultrasound.
The key to recovery is timely consultation with a doctor.
Do not self-medicate and do not let the disease progress. Sexually transmitted diseases cause the appearance of many pathologies and can cause problems with urination, erectile dysfunction and a decrease in the body's immune defenses.