The appearance of a secret emptied from the human body informs of both the norm and the abnormalities. For example, in the case of runny nose or otitis media, the appearance of fluid is a clear indication of the disease. The human reproductive system is much more complex. In men, discharge when excited can indicate normal health or, conversely, indicate the development of disease.
Do men need discharge during sexual arousal?
In men, the appearance of mucous membranes in the urethra is in some cases a natural and necessary process. When an erection occurs, a few drops of clear discharge appear. They are called preseminal fluids, such physiological phenomena are completely normal.
The amount 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, do not cause excessive density, color, or specific odors.
The appearance of a secret occurs in an erection in the following cases:
- Masturbation;
- sexual caressing of a partner;
- Thoughts on intimacy.
The frequency of this phenomenon also depends on the characteristics of the reproductive system. Some men experience discharge in all their excitement, while others rarely see it.
According to experts, the presence of secretions during sexual arousal promotes conception - it plays an additional leading role for sperm in getting to the ovum and reduces the acidity of the female vagina, which destroys the sperm. Accordingly, genital secretions are actively involved in the fertilization process and can be considered an important mechanism of the male reproductive system.
Why is this happening?
Doctors have not fully determined the cause of fluid leakage from the penis, however, the release of the lubricant during the process of arousal in men has been shown to help the genital head to exit the folds without injury or damage. Intimate hygiene must be carefully observed, the fluid selected is an excellent medium for pathogenic bacteria.
It is important to note that prolonged abstinence elicits a much more abundant flow, and the composition of the secret becomes denser and more turbid. Care must be taken to ensure that there are no discolouration, streaks of blood or unpleasant odors. Some doctors believe that the occurrence of fluid occurs because the body prepares for intimacy with the woman.
Abnormal discharge may occur for a variety of reasons:
- Inadequate nutrition, especially the use of sour, spicy, pickles;
- inflammatory processes caused by pathogenic bacteria;
- Sexually transmitted diseases;
- Concomitant complications after surgery or injury;
- Oncological pathologies.
Types of discharge
Many types of secretions are normal, provided they are not accompanied by additional signs.
However, if a specific odor, itching, fever, groin or penile pain becomes unaccompanied, this is already a concern and a urologist should be consulted.
Standard discharge types
The 3 types of secrets that are generated and outflow are completely normal and natural.
- Libidos urethrorhoea. The secret that has the function of lubrication. It looks like an odorless liquid with a transparent consistency. Appears in small amounts, does not cause discomfort. The product contains small amounts of sperm, but unprotected sex can cause the partner to become pregnant;
- Spegma. A whitish secret, sometimes a yellowish tinge, often with an unpleasant odor. Fluid secretion is provided by glands located below the foreskin. Its appearance does not indicate pathology, but indicates that the man is disregarding the rules of personal hygiene;
- Semen. White liquid with a slimy texture. Excretion occurs from the urethra during orgasm. It contains a high percentage of sperm and secretions.
Mucous secretions
Sexually transmitted diseases are often reported. In cases where the secret has a high viscosity but retains its transparency, the following diseases are likely:
In addition, the diseases are confirmed by high levels of leukocytes in the blood tests.
Purulent discharge
Evidence of gonorrhea. The effluent is yellow with a greenish tinge and an unpleasant odor. The consistency is dense and sticky. A significant amount of leukocytes is found in the secret analysis.
Release during inflammation
Inflammatory diseases that alter the composition of the secretions are caused by:
- Staphylococcus aureus;
- Escherichia coli;
- Candida fungus;
- Streptococcus.
If non-gonorrheal urethritis occurs - inflammation in the urethra, the fluid selected is characterized by:
- Turbidity and stickiness;
- The presence of mucus;
- Purulent content.
It is accompanied by pain, discomfort, itching.
The diseases of the foreskin, balanoposthitis, are characterized by abundant discharge, which contains a lot of pus. Redness, swelling, severe pain.
Prostatitis is characterized by the secretion of mucus mixed with pus. Other symptoms include pain, decreased erectile function, and frequent urge to empty the bladder.
To determine candidiasis, it is sufficient to study a photograph that depicts a secret. It has the consistency of cottage cheese, this form of mycosis is accompanied by redness of the penis, unbearable itching.
Release with blood
The secret that contains blood requires the utmost care. Similar signs indicate:
- Infectious diseases, especially chronic infectious urethritis;
- Damage to the urethra canal during medical procedures;
- Removal of sand and stones from the kidneys, more blood can be seen when urinating;
- Malignancies in the prostate gland, ovaries, genitals. In this case, the secretion contains brown or dark blood, often in the form of a blood clot.
Normal or deviation?
A clear sign of pathology is the presence of mucus, pus, discoloration, fishy or sour odor, stickiness, or turbidity.
- Average density;
- Transparency;
- It doesn't smell.
In the case of minor changes in color and consistency, it is important to analyze:
- Your own sex life, the presence or absence of casual and unprotected relationships;
- Factors contributing to a decrease in the body's protective functions;
- Possible changes in the usual menu;
- Presence of concomitant diseases.
Do I have to see a doctor?
Immediate doctor visits require an eye-catching secret that is not typical of a man. Any change in the structure and color of the fluid requires investigation to identify the factors that lead to such violations.
The diagnostic measures are as follows:
- Spermogram;
- Urethral tampons;
- Ultrasound examination of the organs of the urogenital system;
- Urine collection for general analysis;
- Clinical blood test.
Based on the diagnostic results, a treatment regimen for the underlying disease causing the appearance of abnormal secretions is prescribed. 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 by a urologist will allow you to cope with the disease quickly and stay healthy for a long time.
When the penis is agitated, a small amount of fluid is released from the urethra. This is a normal phenomenon that is common to almost all healthy men. As diseases develop, the consistency and volume of the lubricant change. An unpleasant odor, pain, or burning sensation occurs during urination or an erection. Such a clinical picture requires special attention from humans as it poses a risk to health.
In men, the excretion that occurs during arousal is called preejaculate. He stands out of the urethral opening the moment the guy gets excited. The forebrain is secreted by the bulbourethral glands and the Littre glands, which are located throughout the canal, from the external opening to the bladder neck.
In men, discharging with excitement has the following functions:
- ensure free passage of semen through the urethra;
- kills bacteria;
- hydrates and suppresses the acidic environment in the urethra.
The pre-core may also act as a lubricant during intercourse, but in most cases the amount dispensed will not be sufficient for this. Preejaculate is a component of sperm. When ejaculated, it gets into the sperm, mixing with the sperm, which allows the sperm to be protected from the acidic environment of the woman’s vagina.
The amount of preepulature depends directly on the guy’s degree of excitement. Strong sexual desire reaches maximum concentration. The normal amount of liquid is 5 ml.
Some of the stronger ones are not physiologically incapable of producing lubricant. Lack of presemen during an erection reduces the ability to conceive.
A healthy precum has the following properties:
- lack of odor;
- transparency;
- viscosity;
- absence of nodules or inclusions;
- does not cause discomfort or pain.
The pre-core has cleaning functions, so its texture can change. A man may observe a clouding of the lubricant before repeated sexual contact, lack of hygiene, or ejaculation. It normalizes within 1-2 days. Otherwise, the development of the disease process is suspected.
The abnormal mucus secretion of men differs in color, odor, and texture from that of healthy ones. They are almost always accompanied by unpleasant feelings.
Symptoms of abnormal lubrication:
- appearance of fluid from the urethra during the day;
- appearance of an unpleasant odor;
- pain while urinating;
- excessive mucus formation;
- voluntary release of lubricant without sexual arousal;
- the presence of third party inclusions;
- its consistency becomes too dense or liquid.
These signs are characteristic of pathological processes that indicate the development of diseases.
Unhealthy discharge from men is divided into types:
| One type | Description |
|---|---|
| Spermatorrhoea | Spontaneous semen without reaching orgasm. The cause of the process is decreased muscle tone of iron deferens. The pathology develops due to chronic inflammation |
| Hematorrhoea | Release of blood-stained fat. It appears with damage to the lining of the urethra |
| Leukocyte urethrorhoea | The exudative phase of the inflammatory process that results from thermal, mechanical, chemical, or viral damage to the mucous membranes of the urethra. |
| Mucosal purulent | They consist of a small number of leukocytes, serum fluid, and glandular secretions. This mucus is characterized by nocturnal active formation. The man notices a discharge of pus in the morning, with yellow spots on his underwear. Mucosal purulent discharge occurs when the urethra is damaged by bacteria: Trichomonas, ureamicoplasma, chlamydia |
| Purulent | It contains large numbers of leukocytes, urinary tract, mucus and whey fluid. They are thick and have an unpleasant odor. They appear as drops of yellow or greenish hue. Evidence for the development of gonococcal urethritis in the setting of chlamydia and gonorrhea |
The amount of mucus selected can be abundant or small. Rare lubrication is difficult to spot. To do this, you need to put pressure on your urethra to get the liquid out of the opening. It dries quickly, forming a film on the membrane of the penis. Viscous consistency leads to clumping of the urethral sponges.
A preejaculate (preejaculate or Cooper fluid) is a clear, colorless, viscous pre-seminal fluid that is released from the urethra of a man’s penis when it becomes sexually aroused. Pre-ejaculation is inevitable during human contact. This secret is also chosen by the man during complacency, in preparation for intercourse (such as caressing), or in the early stages of mating, shortly before the man has fully reached orgasm and ejaculation.
Origin before ejaculation
The precursor is mainly the bulbourethral glands (Cooper glands) and the Littre glands.
The glands of the Littre are another progenitor site. These are the urethral-alveolar glands of the urethra, which are located along the entire length, from the external opening to the bladder neck, in the submucosal, fibromuscular, and connective tissue layers. Mucosal fluid is excreted and excreted, the amount of which increases as a result of sexual arousal. The secretion of the Littre glands, together with the secretion of the Cooper glands, also serves to hydrate the urethra, maintaining an alkaline reaction favorable for the sperm as it passes through the urethra.
The amount of preejaculate selected
The amount of preseminal fluid secreted by a man varies greatly between individuals. Some men do not secrete pre-seeds, while others have a volume of up to 5 ml. The precursor contains a number of chemicals in the nucleus, such as acid phosphatase. Some nuclear markers, such as gamma-glutamyltransferase, are completely absent from the precursor.
Function performed by the specification
The acidic environment of men’s urethra and woman’s vagina is hostile to male sperm. The pre-sperm neutralizes the residual acidity caused by urine in the urethra, thus creating a more favorable environment for sperm to pass through. Normally, the vaginal environment is acidic; insertion of the presperm before ejaculation can change the environment of the vagina to help sperm survive. The pre-sperm can take up sperm from the previous ejaculation in the urethra. The pre-sperm does not act as a lubricant during intercourse, but facilitates the passage of sperm through the duct during ejaculation and is also involved in sperm coagulation.
Risks associated with pre - exposure
Studies have shown the presence of HIV in the pre-sperm sample of most HIV-infected men. Infection with an immunodeficiency virus leads to HIV infection, the last stage of which is called AIDS. Many also express concern that sperm cannot be found before sperm and therefore cannot cause pregnancy, using this fact against the use of an aborted sexual relationship (removal of the penis) to prevent pregnancy. No large studies have been performed to determine sperm content in presperm, but several smaller studies have suggested that sperm is present in presperm. It is also likely that the pre-ejaculation released after a recent ejaculation will contain sperm, as there will always be some ejaculate left in the ducts after orgasm.
Increased pre-sperm education
Some men are worried about the amount of pre-semen fluid they will release. One doctor described a patient who was confused about kissing through pants and other mild erotic stimulation. Several reports have shown satisfactory results when these men were treated with a 5-alpha reductase inhibitor [5]. In such cases, one doctor recommended a differential diagnosis with prostatic atrophy, the secretion of the prostate gland during exertion with urination or defecation.
Religious attitude
For Sunni Muslims, the release of the nucleus during proper sleep requires a ritual of purification.