The appearance of a secret revealed by the human body informs both the norm and the deviations. For example, with runny nose or otitis media, the appearance of fluid clearly indicates the disease. The human reproductive system is much more complex. Discharges in men, when excited, may report a normal state of health, or vice versa, signal the development of a disease.
Should there be leakage in men during sexual arousal?
In men, the appearance of mucus in the urethra is in some cases a natural and necessary process. When an erection occurs, a transparent flow appears at the volume of several points. Called pre-seminal fluid, such physiological phenomena are perfectly normal.
The volume of mucus secretion depends entirely on the characteristics of the male body and must meet certain characteristics in order to be considered the norm. In particular, there should be no excess density, color, specific odor.
The appearance of a secretion occurs in the following cases leading to an erection:
- Masturbation;
- Sexual caresses of a partner;
- Thoughts on intimacy.
The frequency of occurrence of this phenomenon also depends on the characteristics of the reproductive system. Some men experience discharge with each awakening, while others rarely see it.
From the point of view of medical specialists, the presence of exudate during sexual arousal promotes conception - it acts as an additional conductor for sperm in the process of reaching the egg and reduces the level of acidity of the female vagina, which destroys the sperm. Therefore, discharge from the genital organ takes an active part in the fertilization process and is considered an important mechanism of the male reproductive system.
Why is this happening?
Doctors have not fully determined the reason for the leakage of fluid from the penis, however, it has been proven that the release of lubricant in men during the arousal process helps to facilitate the exit of the head of the genital organ from the folds without injury or damage. It is necessary to carefully observe intimate hygiene, the secreted fluid is an excellent breeding ground for pathogenic bacteria.
It is important to note that prolonged abstinence provokes much more abundant leakage, and the secretion composition becomes thicker and turbid. It is necessary to ensure that there is no stain, no blood streaks appear or an unpleasant odor. Some doctors believe that the appearance of fluids occurs because the body is preparing for intimacy with a woman.
Pathological discharge can occur for a variety of reasons:
- Improper nutrition, in particular, use of sour, spicy pickles, pickles;
- Inflammatory processes provoked by pathogenic bacteria;
- Sexually transmitted diseases;
- Concomitant complications after surgery or injuries;
- Oncological pathologies.
Discharge varieties
Some types of discharges are normal, provided they are not accompanied by additional signs.
However, if a specific odor, itching, fever, pain in the groin or penis become accompanying factors, then this is already a cause for concern and referral to a urologist.
Rate-related discharge types
3 types of secretions produced and extracted are considered absolutely normal and natural.
- Libid urethra. The secret that has the function of lubrication. It looks like a liquid with a transparent, odorless consistency. Appears in small volumes, does not cause annoyance. The composition contains a small amount of sperm, however, with unprotected sex, pregnancy of the partner can occur;
- Spegma. The white secretion, sometimes has a yellow tinge, often has an unpleasant odor. Fluid secretion is provided by the glands located under the foreskin. Her appearance shows no pathology, but shows that the male neglects the rules of personal hygiene;
- Sperm. A white liquid with a slippery consistency. Discharge occurs from the urethra during orgasm. Contains a high percentage of sperm and secretions.
Discharges containing mucus
They often indicate the occurrence of sexually transmitted diseases. In cases where the secretion has a high viscosity but retains transparency, the probability of the following diseases is high:
Also, diseases are confirmed by the presence of a high level of leukocytes in blood tests.
Purulent discharge
Evidence of gonorrhea. The liquid that comes out is yellow with a green tinge and an unpleasant odor. The consistency is thick and sticky. When analyzed secretly, a considerable level of leukocytes is found.
Discharge during inflammation
Inflammatory diseases that change the composition of the discharge are caused by:
- Staphylococcus aureus;
- Escherichia coli;
- Candida fungus;
- Streptococcus.
When non-gonorrheal urethritis occurs - inflammation in the urethral canal, the secreted fluid is characterized by:
- Turbulence and stickiness;
- Presence of mucus;
- Purulent contents.
It is accompanied by pain, discomfort, itching.
For foreskin diseases, balanoposthitis, is characterized by abundant discharge, which contains a lot of purulent contents. There is redness, swelling, severe pain.
Prostatitis is characterized by the secretion of mucus mixed with pus. Other symptoms include pain, decreased erectile function, and a frequent urge to empty the bladder.
To determine candidiasis, it is enough to study the photograph, which describes a secret feature of it. Has the consistency of a curd, this form of mycosis is accompanied by redness of the penis, unbearable itching.
Bloody discharge
The secret contained in the blood requires the most careful attention. Similar signs indicate:
- Infectious diseases, in particular chronic infectious urethritis;
- Urethral canal injury during medical procedures;
- The removal of sand and stones from the kidneys, the more blood is noticed during urination;
- Malignant formations in the area of the prostate gland, ovaries, genitals. In this case, the discharge contains brown or dark blood, often in the form of a clot.
Norm or deviation?
A vague sign of pathology is the presence of mucus, pus, staining, fishy smell or sourness, stickiness or turbidity.
- Average density;
- Transparency;
- There is no smell.
For small changes in color and consistency, it is important to analyze:
- Your sex life, the presence or absence of casual and unprotected intercourse;
- Factors that contribute to the reduction of the body's protective functions;
- Possible changes to the usual menu;
- Presence of concomitant diseases.
Should I see a doctor?
An immediate visit to the doctor requires a striking secret, which is not characteristic of a man. Any change in the structure and color of the fluid requires examination to identify the factors leading to such violations.
Diagnostic measures include:
- Spermograms;
- Urethral tampon;
- Ultrasound examination of organs of the genitourinary system;
- Urine collection for general analysis;
- Clinical blood test.
Based on the diagnostic results, a treatment regimen for the underlying disease that caused the onset of the pathological exudate is described. Ignoring such signs leads to a deterioration in well-being and the transition of the disease to a chronic form that is difficult to treat. A timely visit to the urologist will allow you to quickly deal with the disease and maintain health for a long period.
When the penis is in a state of arousal, a small amount of fluid is released from the urethra. This is a normal phenomenon that is natural in almost all healthy men. With the development of diseases, the consistency and volume of the lubricant change. An unpleasant odor, pain or burning sensation appears during urination or erection. Such a clinical picture requires special attention from a person, as there is a threat to health.
Discharge during awakening in men is called pre-ejaculation. It emerges from the opening of the urethra the moment the boy wakes up. Pre-semen is secreted by the bulburetral glands and Littre glands, which are located throughout the canal, from the external opening to the bladder neck.
Discharge after arousal in men performs the following functions:
- ensure free passage of sperm through the urethra;
- destroy bacteria;
- hydrate and suppress the acidic environment in the urethra.
Precursor can also act as a lubricant during sexual intercourse, but in most cases, the set amount will not be enough for this. The pre-ejaculate is one of the components of sperm. It enters the sperm during ejaculation, mixes with the sperm, which allows you to protect the sperm from the acidic environment of the woman's vagina.
The volume of the pre-ejaculate depends directly on the degree of awakening of the boy. Maximum concentration is achieved with strong sexual desire. The normal amount of fluid is 5 ml.
Some members of the stronger sex are physiologically incapable of producing lubricant. Lack of premenstrual during erection reduces the ability to get pregnant.
Healthy touch has the following characteristics:
- lack of wind;
- transparency;
- viscosity;
- lack of lumps or inclusions;
- does not cause discomfort or pain.
Pre-seed performs cleansing functions, so its consistency may vary. A man may observe lubricant turbidity during repeated sexual intercourse, lack of hygiene or before ejaculation. Will return to normal after 1-2 days. Otherwise, the development of the disease process should be suspected.
Pathological mucus secretions in men differ from healthy ones in color, odor, and consistency. They are almost always accompanied by unpleasant sensations.
Symptoms indicating abnormal lubrication:
- the appearance of fluid from the urethra during the day;
- the appearance of an unpleasant odor;
- pain when urinating;
- formation of an excessive amount of mucus;
- voluntary release of lubricant without sexual arousal;
- presence of third party involvement;
- change in consistency to very thick or liquid.
These signs are characteristic of pathological processes that indicate the development of diseases.
Unhealthy discharge in men is divided into types:
| A kind | Description |
|---|---|
| Spermatorhoea | Spontaneous ejaculation of sperm without reaching orgasm. The cause of the process is a decrease in vas deferens muscle tone. The pathology develops due to chronic inflammation |
| Hematorhea | Release of blood contaminated fat. Appears with injuries of the urethral mucosa |
| Leukocyte urethra | Exudative phase of the inflammatory process resulting from thermal, mechanical, chemical or viral damage to the urethral mucosa |
| Mucopurulents | They consist of a small number of leukocytes, serous fluid and glandular secretions. This mucosa is characterized by active formation at night. The man notices the discharge of pus in the morning and yellow spots can be found on his underwear. Mucopurulent discharge occurs when the urethra is damaged by bacteria: Trichomonas, ureamicoplasma, chlamydia. |
| purulent | It contains a large number of leukocytes, urethral epithelium, mucus and serous fluid. They have a thick consistency and an unpleasant odor. They appear as dots with a yellow or green tinge. Evidence for the development of gonococcal urethritis, which forms against the background of chlamydia and gonorrhea |
The amount of mucus secreted can be either abundant or small. Rare lubrication can be difficult to distinguish. To do this, you need to put pressure on the urethra so that fluid comes out of the hole. It dries quickly, forming a layer on the glass penis membrane. Viscous consistency leads to adhesion of urethral sponges.
The pre-ejaculate (pre-ejaculate, or Cooper's fluid) is a clear, colorless, viscous pre-seminal fluid that is released from the urethra of a man's penis on the outside when he wakes up sexually. Pre-ejaculation is inevitable during human relationships. This secret is also secreted by a man during masturbation, in preparation for intercourse (for example, caressing) or in the early stage of mating, shortly before the man reaches full orgasm and ejaculates.
Origin before ejaculation
Pre-seed is formed mainly by the bulburetral glands (Cooper glands) as well as the Littre glands.
Littre glands are an additional place of seed formation. These are the urethral tubular-alveolar glands of the urethra, located along its entire length, from the external opening to the bladder neck, in the submucosal, fibromuscular, and connective tissue layers. They secrete and secrete a mucous fluid, the amount of which increases with sexual arousal. Along with the secretion of Cooper glands, the secretion of Littre glands also serves to hydrate the urethra, to maintain a favorable alkaline reaction for sperm as they pass through the urethra.
The amount of pre-ejaculate excreted
The amount of pre-seminal fluid secreted by a male varies greatly in individuals. Some males do not produce pre-semen, while in others its volume reaches 5 ml. Pre-seed contains a number of chemicals found in the seed, such as acid phosphatase. And some semen markers, such as gamma-glutamyltransferase, are completely absent in pre-semen.
Function performed by preseed
The acidic environment of a man's urethra and a woman's vagina is hostile to a man's sperm. Pre-sperm neutralizes the residual acidity in the urethra caused by urine, thus creating a more favorable environment for sperm passage. Normally, the vaginal environment is acidic; the introduction of pre-sperm before ejaculation can change the vaginal environment to favor sperm survival. Pre-sperm can take the remaining sperm into the urethra from previous ejaculations. Pre-sperm does not act as a lubricant during intercourse, but facilitates the passage of sperm through the canal during ejaculation, and also participates in sperm coagulation.
Risks associated with prior exposure
Studies have shown the presence of HIV in most pre-sperm samples from HIV-infected men. Infection with the immunodeficiency virus leads to HIV infection, the last stage of which is known as AIDS. Many also express concern that it is impossible to find sperm in the parasperm, and therefore can not cause pregnancy, using this fact against the use of interrupted intercourse (removal of the penis) as a method of contraception. There have been no large studies to determine sperm content in pre-sperm, but a number of small studies have suggested that sperm is present in pre-sperm. It is also possible that the pre-ejaculation that is released after the last ejaculation will contain semen, as there is always little ejaculate left in the ducts after orgasm.
Improved pre-sperm education
Some males are concerned about the amount of fluid before semen they release. One doctor described a patient who was confused about pre-semen flowing through his pants during kissing and other light erotic stimuli. Several reports have shown satisfactory results when these men were treated with a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor [5]. In such cases, a physician recommended a differential diagnosis with prostatitis, secretion of the prostate gland during strains accompanied by urination or defecation.
Religious attitude
For Sunni Muslims, letting go of the preseed during proper sleep requires a purification ritual.