During arousal, men secrete colorless and transparent mucus called pre-ejaculate. It forms together with the erection, but it can also appear after it. If there is no lubrication during awakening in men, then this is a symptom of some pathologies related to the reproductive system. The release of this fluid prevents damage to the male genital organ during vaginal penetration.
In medicine, lubrication in men during awakening is called temporary. This substance is formed not only before sexual intercourse, but also during light sexual arousal, during caresses, and during masturbation. The appearance of lubrication in men during arousal indicates the desire to have intimate intimacy with the partner.
Pre-sperm composition
Pre-ejaculate is a mucous secretion that contains various enzymes and alkalis. Since the environment of the female vagina is acidic and rejects male sperm, the lubricant neutralizes the aggressiveness of such female microflora.
There is a myth that discharge from a man's genitals can make a woman pregnant. The fact is that the lubricant does not contain sperm, but it can be there if sexual intercourse took place without contraception, within a few hours after masturbation or after previous sexual intercourse.
To avoid unwanted pregnancy, experts recommend using condoms or other forms of contraception.
Treatment
Treatment can be prescribed by your doctor. Depending on the identified disease, appropriate medications are prescribed. Usually thisantibiotics, which are also different. Some antibiotics fight sexually transmitted infections, others are aimed at suppressing the pathogenic environment - candida and other fungal microorganisms.
Also prescribed for the treatment of diseasesanti-inflammatory drugs, vitamin complexes, related medications and dietary supplementsdepending on the state of health and associated diseases.
Main functions
The lubricant is secreted in men during arousal; it is not only a clear lubricating fluid, but also a protective reaction of the mucosa. Such secretions facilitate the penetration of the male sexual organ into the female vagina and friction, if a representative of the fair sex has secreted a small amount of such a substance.
The secretion of lubrication in men during arousal has several very important functions, which are as follows:
- Neutralization of the increased acidity of the vaginal microflora.
- Facilitating penetration of the penis, helping the movement of sperm along the cervix.
- Increased chance of conception.
- Removal of the contents of the urinary tract.
In an acidic environment, sperm die quickly. Thanks to the alkaline presperm, they enter the reproductive tract unharmed and can fertilize the egg. This is why male lubricant has the ability to protect the viability of sperm.
In addition, thanks to this male discharge from the urethra, the possibility of conception increases, since the seminal fluid penetrates the uterus much faster during the slide. The natural lubricant helps to avoid the use of artificial substitutes, and also facilitates the penetration of the penis into the vagina if a woman has a small amount of her secretions.
Is it possible to get pregnant?
One of the most common questions about coitus interruption is the following: is it possible to get pregnant from a man's natural lubrication? Even the most experienced doctors will not be able to answer this question unequivocally, since in addition to the main factor, this process is affected by many accompanying parameters, which sometimes completely turn the statistics upside down. Next, we will consider this issue in more detail.
There are many articles on the Internet by ardent opponents of coitus interruptus who say that a man's pre-ejaculate can hold a certain number of sperm that can fertilize his partner's egg. In fact, many scientific studies show that the natural lubricant secreted by the body in its pure form is not able to cause pregnancy.
This is explained by the fact that the gland that produces it is in no way connected to the male testicles, so absolutely pure mucus enters the excretory urethra. Therefore, even if a man's physiology is characterized by abundant secretion of mucus during intercourse, he is not able to cause an unwanted pregnancy. However, in practice, things are not so rosy.
What is the probability?
According to the Pearl index, which shows the degree to which a particular contraceptive choice is effective when used frequently, there is a fairly high percentage of all people who use the method of intercourse to get pregnant. The indicator reaches values in the range 6-18. This means that out of 100 couples who have used this method of contraception for a long time, from 6 to 18 can become pregnant.
This is explained by the fact that most pregnancies occur as a result of repeated sexual intercourse with a short break. As a result, a man may have viable sperm remaining in the internal urethra. During the next sexual session, together with a new part of the lubricant, it enters the internal genital organs of the woman, and this small amount is sometimes enough to fertilize the egg.
In addition, the neglect of simple hygiene rules can also cause an unplanned pregnancy, since after ejaculation a certain amount of sperm can remain in the genitals, hands and body. In this case, the probability of getting pregnant from a boy's lubricant is quite high, so whether it is possible to use this method of contraception is a very controversial and controversial issue today. But still, the popularity of interrupted coitus has not yet declined.
You can't get pregnant from male lube. Contains no sperm. Even if there is a single sperm present in it, it will not cause pregnancy. To give birth to a child, the biological fluid that a man secretes in the vagina must contain at least 40 million sperm.
Exceptions are cases where a man has recently had sexual intercourse. Then some sperm may remain in his genital tract. It is able to enter the vagina together with the pre-ejaculate, which propels the sperm during the next sexual intercourse.
It is also dangerous to have an interrupted orgasm in a man if he practically does not experience pleasant sensations during ejaculation. In this case, the pre-ejaculate can be confused with the ejaculate, resulting in an unwanted pregnancy. However, the discharge itself in men, which is observed during sexual arousal before ejaculation, does not pose a risk from this point of view.
Cooper's glands, which are responsible for the production of pre-ejaculate, are considered pre-seminal. They are located along the entire length of the penis from the inside from its external opening to the neck of the bladder. Some men produce more of this mucus, others less. There are some representatives of the stronger sex who practically do not have spots, but this does not mean that it does not exist in principle. It is simply not released at the moment of sexual arousal, but a few seconds before ejaculation.
What does normal look like?
So, the question of whether a man secretes lubricant during arousal is solved. But what does she look like? From the outside, this liquid looks like simple transparent mucus. During sexual intercourse, it is released in quantities from 1 to 5 ml. This volume is quite sufficient to make sexual contact comfortable for partners. This seed contains smegma, which is a fatty substance that collects in the folds of the foreskin. If a man remains faithful to only one sexual partner or uses a condom during sexual intercourse, then there are no color changes or additional inclusions in the composition of the liquid. Only a light white shade is possible.
When to see a doctor?
Many women still don't know if men have lubrication when they wake up. Some people just didn't pay attention. However, it is a fact that this fluid is extremely important during sexual intercourse.
If any suspicious symptoms appear, a man should immediately consult a doctor. Thanks to this, it will be possible to identify the disease at an early stage of its development, and therefore a quick recovery will follow. This is why it is so important to pay attention to the composition and shade of your pre-seed. Additional symptoms that help identify the diagnosis include the following:
- Increased body temperature, fever, fever.
- A feeling of pain or discomfort in the area of the organs located in the pelvis.
- Redness of the skin, swelling and redness.
- Bloody purulent impurities in male secretions.
- Burning and itching in the urethra.
- Hyperemia in the penile area.
- Erectile dysfunction, urinary retention.
Similar pathological processes in the male body during awakening and rest are observed in the case of infection with sexually transmitted diseases. If several or even one symptom is detected, you should immediately consult a doctor. It is likely that the man will need urgent antibacterial therapy.
Disorders of sperm production
In some cases, a man's sperm may be produced in smaller quantities or disappear altogether. A number of factors lead to such a violation, which are worth talking about in more detail. Complete lack of seminal fluid can be caused by weight gain, hormonal imbalance in the body, fever and sexually transmitted diseases.
As a result, in order to feel like a complete man in every sense of the word, it is important to monitor every change in the body. Semen will always be normal if the right lifestyle, contraception and timely examination by a related specialist are the first.
No pre-ejaculate is released
If a man has a lot of lubrication when he is excited, then this can be called a feature of his body. However, in some cases, representatives of the stronger sex do not notice the release of fluid during sexual intercourse, since it begins to be released only after the penis penetrates the vagina.
In 5% of cases, the lack of lubrication is a symptom of the presence of some kind of inflammatory disease. In such a situation, it is better to consult a specialist about this problem. You should also pay attention to the fact that in elderly people, discharge from the urethra may be completely absent.
Diagnosis of the disease with pathological discharge from the penis
The examination procedure consists of several diagnostic procedures:
Initial examination by a specialist of the genital organ, namely the foreskin, head and perineum. The main task is to identify possible deformations of organs, rashes, discharge and inflammatory signs.
Feeling the lymph nodes in the groin area and assessing their condition. They can be:
- increased or within normal limits;
- hotter or colder than nearby tissues;
- mobile or not;
- hard or soft;
- whether the patient experiences pain on palpation or not.
In addition, the inguinal lymph nodes are examined for the presence of ulcers.
Digital diagnosis of the prostate gland. This study is carried out through the rectum. In this case, fluid can be released from the urethra, which is necessary for microscopy. Adenoma is characterized by uniformly enlarged lobes of the prostate gland and dense palpable cords. Uneven growths indicate the development of a malignant tumor. A confirming factor is the discharge from the urethra during the massage of clotted blood. For the reliability of the study, it is recommended to refrain from urinating 1, 5 - 2 hours before the procedure.
Complete blood count and extended urine test. You should quit on an empty stomach.
Examination of the material (stains for microscopic examination and culture). A procedure that minimizes the risk of misdiagnosis of the disease. It is particularly accurate. A stained smear under a microscope reveals the entire contents:
- blood cells;
- the presence of epithelium;
- fatty components;
- non-venereal pathogens belonging to the conditionally pathogenic microflora group.
Ultrasound examination and computerized tomography of the genitourinary system. As a rule, it serves to confirm or reject an existing diagnosis.
Pronounced symptoms during the initial visit to a medical institution require immediate prescription of broad-spectrum antibiotics even before diagnosis. If there is heavy bleeding, the patient should be hospitalized and measures should be taken to stop the bleeding. This can be one of the symptoms of cancer development. To confirm this assumption, the patient is sent for a biopsy.
The final diagnosis is possible only if the results of the histological examination are ready.
Change in consistency and color
It was said above that if a lot of lubricant is released during arousal in men, this is the norm, but if there is a lot, then this should alert you. However, changes in color and consistency are considered a reason to consult a doctor. Normally, the color of seminal fluid is transparent, slightly white. You should also pay attention to the density of these secretions. Seminal fluid should not be thick and should flow freely from the urethra during sexual arousal. Reasons to contact a specialist include the following:
- The formation of an unpleasant fishy smell, which contains the smell of mold.
- Impurities of pus and blood.
- Changes in the structure of seminal fluid, the formation of a cheese sediment, thickening.
- Changing the shade.
Red, gray, orange, green and other shades are a sign of an infectious or inflammatory process in the body. The male body reacts in this way to any viral or bacterial invasion of it. In some cases, colored discharge is a sign of the natural rehabilitation process. For example, after surgery on the prostate gland, after antibiotic therapy or any other surgical intervention.
Transparent viscous discharge in some cases indicates infection with infectious diseases, for example, streptococcus, staphylococcus and E. coli. However, the appearance of bacteria will be observed not only in the paraseminal fluid, but also in other secretions from the male organ.
Normal amount of ejaculatory fluid
Pathological discharge of mucus in men differs from healthy ones in color, smell and consistency. They are almost always accompanied by unpleasant sensations.
Symptoms that indicate a deviation of the lubricant from the norm:
- the appearance of fluids from the urethra during the day;
- the appearance of an unpleasant smell;
- pain during urination;
- the formation of excessive amounts of mucus;
- voluntary release of lubrication without sexual arousal;
- the presence of third-party involvements;
- change in consistency to very thick or runny.
These signs are characteristic of pathological processes that indicate the development of diseases.
| Business | Description |
| Spermatorrhoea | Random flow of sperm without reaching orgasm. The cause of the process is the decrease in muscle tone of the vas deferens. Pathology develops due to chronic inflammation |
| Hematorrhea | Discharge of lubricant mixed with blood. Appears with injuries to the urethral mucosa |
| Leukocytic urethrorhoea | The exudative phase of the inflammatory process, resulting from thermal, mechanical, chemical or viral damage to the urethral mucosa |
| Mucopurulent | They consist of a small number of leukocytes, serous fluid and glandular secretions. This mucus is characterized by active formation at night. A man notices the discharge of pus in the morning, and yellow spots can be found in his underwear. Mucopurulent discharge appears when the urethra is damaged by bacteria: trichomonas, ureamicoplasma, chlamydia. |
| purulent | They include a large number of leukocytes, urethral epithelium, mucus and serous fluid. They have a thick consistency and an unpleasant smell. They appear in the form of dots with a yellow or green tint. Evidence for the development of gonococcal urethritis, which is formed against the background of chlamydia and gonorrhea |
The volume of mucus released can be either abundant or small. Poor lubrication can be quite difficult to spot. To do this, you need to press the urethra so that the liquid comes out of the hole. It dries quickly, forming a film on the membrane of the head of the penis. The viscous consistency causes the urethral sponges to stick together.
Doctors opinion
The gray-green color of the fluid indicates the presence of infection in the male body. However, this symptom is not always a sign of sexually transmitted diseases; ARVI or flu can appear in this way. Parallel to this, the male's body temperature increases.
Thick white discharge indicates the development of a fungal disease, most often with candidiasis. This disease is transmitted to a man from an infected sexual partner. When this pathogen is detected, it is necessary to treat both the woman and the man.
If the fluid is red, then this indicates the development of a urological disease, for example, cystitis, urethritis, but it can also be a symptom of chronic prostatitis and a number of other diseases not related to the urinary system.
Is it possible to reduce the likelihood of conception due to the introduction of lubricant into the vagina?
A woman's menstrual cycle. After menstruation, the egg has not traveled far enough from the ovary, at which point the chances of fertilization with lubricant and ejaculate are reduced. But clear liquid from the head during excitement is not a reason to panic at all, unless the man has already had an orgasm before.
The secretion of lubrication that differs from the norm is in most cases due to sexually transmitted diseases, but there are a number of other conditions.