The appearance of a secret expelled from the human body informs both the norm and deviations. For example, with a runny nose or otitis media, the appearance of the fluid clearly indicates the disease. The human reproductive system is much more complex. Discharge in men, when excited, can signal a normal state of health, or vice versa, signal the development of a disease.
Should there be discharge 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 discharge appears in the volume of a few drops. They are called pre-seminal fluid, such physiological phenomena are completely normal.
The volume of mucus secretion depends entirely on the characteristics of the male body and must meet certain characteristics to be considered the norm. In particular, there should be no excessive density, color, specific odors.
The appearance of a secret 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 every arousal, 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. As a result, the 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 established the reason for the loss of fluid from the penis, however, it has been shown 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 causes much more abundant discharge, and the composition of the secret becomes thicker and cloudy. You need to make sure there is no discoloration, blood streaks, or unpleasant odors. Some doctors believe that the presence of fluids occurs because the body is preparing for intimacy with a woman.
Pathological discharge can appear for various reasons:
- Improper nutrition, in particular, the use of sour, spicy pickles;
- Inflammatory processes provoked by pathogenic bacteria;
- Sexually transmitted diseases;
- Concomitant complications after surgery or injury;
- Oncological pathologies.
Variety of discharge
Several types of discharge are normal, provided they are not accompanied by additional signs.
However, if a specific odor, itching, fever, pain in the groin or penis become concomitant factors, then this is already a cause for concern and referral to a urologist.
Types of discharge related to the standard
3 types of produced and leaked secrets are considered absolutely normal and natural.
- Libidinal urethrorrhea. The secret that has the function of lubrication. It is presented as a liquid with a transparent, odorless consistency. It appears in small volumes, does not cause inconvenience. The composition contains a small amount of sperm, however, with unprotected sex, pregnancy of the partner can occur;
- Spegma. Whitish secret, sometimes has a yellowish tinge, often has an unpleasant odor. The secretion of fluid is provided by the glands located under the foreskin. Its appearance does not indicate pathology, but indicates that the man neglects the rules of personal hygiene;
- Semen. A white liquid with a slimy consistency. Discharge occurs from the urethra during orgasm. Contains a high percentage of sperm and secretions.
Mucus-containing discharge
They often indicate the onset of sexually transmitted diseases. In cases where the secret has a high viscosity, but retains transparency, the likelihood of the following diseases is high:
In addition, the ailments are confirmed by the presence of a high level of leukocytes in blood tests.
Purulent discharge
Evidence of gonorrhea. The leaking liquid is yellow with a greenish tinge and an unpleasant odor. The consistency is thick and sticky. If analyzed in secret, a significant 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-gonorrheic urethritis occurs - inflammation in the urethral canal, the secreted fluid is characterized by:
- Turbidity and viscosity;
- The presence of mucus;
- Purulent content.
It is accompanied by pain, discomfort, itching.
For diseases of the foreskin, balanoposthitis, abundant discharge is characteristic, containing a lot of purulent contents. There is redness, swelling, severe pain.
Prostatitis is characterized by the secretion of mucus mixed with pus. Additional symptoms are pain, reduced erectile function, frequent need to empty the bladder.
To determine candidiasis, it is enough to study the photo, which depicts a secret feature of it. It has the consistency of a curd, this form of mycosis is accompanied by redness of the glans, unbearable itching.
Discharge with blood
The secret that contains the blood requires the utmost attention. Similar signs indicate:
- Infectious diseases, especially chronic infectious urethritis;
- Injury to the urethral canal during medical procedures;
- Removal of sand and stones from the kidneys, more blood is noticed when urinating;
- 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 clots.
Standard or deviation?
An unmistakable sign of pathology is the presence of mucus, pus, discoloration, fishy or sour smell, stickiness or turbidity.
- Average density;
- Transparency;
- No smell.
For small changes in color and texture, it is important to analyze:
- Your sex life, the presence or absence of casual and unprotected relationships;
- Factors contributing to a decrease in the protective functions of the body;
- Any changes to the usual menu;
- The presence of concomitant diseases.
Do I need to see a doctor?
An immediate visit to the doctor requires a captivating secret that is unusual for a man. Any changes in the structure and color of the liquid require examination to identify the factors leading to such violations.
Diagnostic measures include:
- Spermogram;
- urethral swab;
- Ultrasound examination of the organs of the genitourinary system;
- Urine collection for general analysis;
- Clinical blood test.
Based on the diagnostic results, a treatment regimen is prescribed for the underlying disease that caused the appearance of pathological exudate. Ignoring such signs leads to a deterioration in well-being and the transition of the disease into a chronic form that is difficult to treat. A timely visit to the urologist will allow you to quickly cope with the disease and maintain health for a long time.
When the penis is in a state of arousal, a small amount of fluid is released from the urethra. This is a normal phenomenon inherent in almost all healthy men. With the development of diseases, the consistency and volume of the lubricant changes. An unpleasant smell, pain, or burning sensation occurs when urinating or erection. Such a clinical picture requires special attention from a person, as there is a threat to health.
Discharge during arousal in men is called pre-ejaculate. It protrudes from the opening of the urethra at the moment when the boy is aroused. Pre-semen is secreted by the bulbourethral glands and Littre's glands, which are found throughout the canal from the external opening to the bladder neck.
Discharge after arousal in men performs the following functions:
- provide free passage of sperm through the urethra;
- destroy bacteria;
- moisturize and suppress the acidic environment in the urethra.
The pre-semen can also act as a lubricant during intercourse, but in most cases the assigned amount will not be enough for this. Pre-ejaculate is one of the components of sperm. It enters the semen during ejaculation, mixes with the sperm, which allows the sperm to be protected from the acidic environment of the woman's vagina.
The volume of the pre-ejaculate directly depends on the degree of arousal of the boy. Maximum concentration is achieved with a strong sexual desire. The normal amount of liquid is 5ml.
Some members of the stronger sex are physiologically unable to produce lubricant. The absence of preseme during an erection reduces the ability to conceive.
Healthy precum has the following characteristics:
- lack of smell;
- transparency;
- viscosity;
- lack of lumps or inclusions;
- it does not cause unpleasant or painful sensations.
The pre-seed performs cleaning functions, so its consistency can change. A man may observe lubricant fogging after repeated sexual intercourse, lack of hygiene, or before ejaculation. He will be back to normal in 1-2 days. Otherwise, the development of the pathological process should be suspected.
Pathological mucus secretions in men differ from healthy ones in color, smell and texture. They are almost always accompanied by unpleasant sensations.
Symptoms that indicate abnormal lubrication:
- the appearance of fluid from the urethra during the day;
- the occurrence of an unpleasant odor;
- pain when urinating;
- the formation of an excessive amount of mucus;
- voluntary release of lubricant without sexual arousal;
- presence of inclusions of third parties;
- change consistency to too thick or liquid.
These signs are characteristic of the pathological processes that indicate the development of diseases.
Unhealthy discharge in men is divided into types:
| One type | Description |
|---|---|
| spermatorrea | Spontaneous loss of semen without reaching orgasm. The cause of the process is the decrease in muscle tone of the vas deferens. Pathology develops due to chronic inflammation |
| emitter | Release of blood contaminated fat. It appears with lesions of the mucous membrane of the urethra |
| Leukocytic urethrorea | The exudative phase of the inflammatory process resulting from thermal, mechanical, chemical or viral damage to the mucous membrane of the urethra |
| mucopurulent | They consist of a small number of leukocytes, serous fluid and glandular secretions. This mucus is characterized by active formation during the night. The man notices the discharge of pus in the morning and yellow spots can be found on his underwear. Mucopurulent discharge appears when the urethra is damaged by bacteria: Trichomonas, ureamicoplasma, chlamydia |
| Purulent | It includes a large number of leukocytes, urethral epithelium, mucus and serous fluid. They have a thick consistency and an unpleasant smell. They appear as drops with a yellow or greenish tinge. Evidence of the development of gonococcal urethritis, which is formed against the background of chlamydia and gonorrhea |
The amount of mucus secreted can be large or small. Poor lubrication can be difficult to spot. To do this, you need to put pressure on the urethra so that the liquid protrudes from the opening. It dries quickly, forming a film on the glans membrane. The viscous consistency leads to the adhesion of the sponges of the urethra.
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 to the outside when he becomes sexually aroused. Pre-ejaculate is inevitable during human intercourse. This secret is also secreted by a man during masturbation, in preparation for intercourse (for example, stroking) or in the initial phase of mating, some time before the man reaches full orgasm and ejaculates.
Pre-ejaculated origin
The pre-seed consists mainly of the bulbourethral glands (Cooper's glands), as well as the Littre's glands.
The Littre's glands are an additional site of formation of the preseminated. These are tubuloalveolar urethral 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 excrete a mucous fluid, the amount of which increases with sexual arousal. Together with the secretion of Cooper's glands, the secretion of Littre's glands also serves to hydrate the urethra, to maintain a favorable alkaline reaction to the sperms during their passage through the urethra.
The amount of pre-ejaculate excreted
The amount of pre-seminal fluid secreted by a man varies greatly between individuals. Some men do not excrete a pre-semen, while in others its volume reaches 5 ml. The pre-seed contains a number of chemicals found in the seed, such as acid phosphatase. And some seed markers, such as gamma-glutamyltransferase, are completely absent from the pre-seed.
The function performed by the preseed
The acidic environment of a man's urethra and a woman's vagina is hostile to a man's sperm. The pre-sperm cell neutralizes the residual acidity in the urethra caused by urine, thus creating a more favorable environment for the passage of sperm. Normally, the vaginal environment is acidic; the insertion of the pre-spermatozoon before ejaculation can alter the vaginal environment to favor the survival of the semen. The pre-sperm can collect semen left over in the urethra from previous ejaculations. The pre-spermatozoon does not act as a lubricant during intercourse, but facilitates the passage of sperm through the canal during ejaculation and also participates in the coagulation of the semen.
Risks associated with preliminary exposure
Studies have shown the presence of HIV in most pre-seminal samples from HIV-infected men. Immunodeficiency virus infection leads to HIV infection, the last stage of which is known as AIDS. Many also express concern about the inability to find sperm in the pre-semen, and therefore cannot cause pregnancy, using this fact against the use of interrupted sexual intercourse (penis removal) as a method of preventing pregnancy. There have been no large studies to determine the sperm content in the pre-sperm, but a number of small studies have suggested that sperm is present in the pre-sperm. The pre-ejaculation that is released after recent ejaculation is also likely to contain semen, as there is always ejaculate left in the ducts after orgasm.
Improved pre-seed education
Some men are concerned about the amount of pre-seminal fluid they release. One doctor described a patient who was confused about pre-semen leaking through his pants during kissing 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, a doctor recommended a differential diagnosis with prostatorrhea, secretion of the prostate gland during exertion associated with urination or defecation.
Religious attitude
For Sunni Muslims, releasing semen during proper sleep requires a purification ritual.