Discharge from a man's genitals can tell about his male health, the presence of diseases of the urogenital system. Often, discharge is the only or one of the symptoms of a serious illness, so you have to be very careful about it, notice changes in color, smell, consistency and so on.
Discharge from the male genitalia refers to all secretions from the urethra, sebaceous and dermal glands, prostate ducts and ejaculate.
Depending on the nature of their appearance, they are divided into normal and pathological.
The latter occur as a result of the development of infectious, inflammatory or other disease of the prostate, bladder or other organ of the urogenital system.
Urethritis
In most cases, sheer discharge in men is libido or normal urethra. This is the secret of the transparent color secreted by the urethra. The secretion flows from the urethra, usually at the time of stimulation. The purpose of the secretion is to lubricate the ducts before the sperm passes.
The amount of excreted urethra may be insignificant or quite abundant. It depends on the period of sexual abstinence, as well as on the individual characteristics of the man. After prolonged abstinence from sexual intercourse, a small amount of semen can be released along with the urethra, which will change its color.
It is worth noting that in case the amount of rejection has become higher than usual, it is necessary to consult a doctor, as such a phenomenon may indicate the development of the disease.
Smegma
Smegma, also called preputial lubricant, is secreted by glands located in the foreskin. The purpose of the secret is to reduce the friction between the penis and the foreskin. Smegma stands out all the time. During adolescence, it may be more, until old age - less.
Smegma is made up of fat and bacteria. It accumulates under the inner layer of the foreskin. If you follow daily hygiene procedures, the secret is easily rinsed.
From this, it changes color from white-transparent to yellow or green. An unpleasant odor appears.
Semen
Sperm refers to the normal secretions from the male genitalia. Sperm is usually a mixture of gonadal secretions and sperm, which are secreted during sexual intercourse or masturbation.
Although men also experience involuntary sperm secretion, which is called wet dreams. They most often occur in adolescent boys when puberty occurs or with prolonged abstinence.
Involuntary ejaculation occurs at night or in the morning, as it is associated with testosterone production.
Natural male secretion also includes urine, which may be clear, yellow or light brown, and prostate secretions. The specific smell of the semen will help to distinguish prostatorrhea.
The rejection is thick and off-white.
Changes in the amount of secretion, in its color and smell, as well as in the appearance of turbidity or mucus may be the first symptom of prostatitis or cancer.
The release of excitement in men is secreted by the sex glands.
- Cooper glands. They are located above the bulb of the spongy body of a man's penis. This is a spherical paired instrument. It is impossible to feel (feel) these glands unless they are inflamed and enlarged. Cooper's glands have secretory ducts that open into the urethra. There they secrete their secret during sexual arousal. This is due to the contraction of the perineal muscles.
- The glands of Littre. Small glands located throughout the urethra. Available for both men and women. Designed to hydrate the urethra and maintain an alkaline reaction to it. In some men, these glands are absent, which is not a pathology, as it does not significantly affect sexual and reproductive function.
Different men release different volumes of fluid during arousal. It depends on several factors:
- activity of the sex glands;
- the age of the man;
- the degree of sexual arousal;
- duration of sexual arousal;
- the duration of abstinence before scheduled sexual intercourse.
Some men have no relief at all when they are aroused. In other members of the stronger sex, up to 5 ml of precursor may be observed during a short period preceding intercourse.
An erection is accompanied by the release of mucous pre-ejaculation, directly by ejaculation of semen, and also in the secretions there may be a small amount of a continuously produced secretion produced by the gland next to the penile mucosa, sebum.
Normal rules are determined by the nature and amount of secretion, their natural indicators, as well as the absence of painful and unpleasant sensations in the urethra and head of the penis.
- Pre-ejaculation - colorless, transparent, practically odorless and has a medium viscosity in consistency. Evacuation is not accompanied by pain, does not cause discomfort and does not interfere with contact. The amount of mucus that looks like jelly depends directly on the degree of arousal, the more lubricant there is before the onset of intimacy, the stronger the erection and the brighter the sensation during orgasm.
- Sperm is a product produced by the sex glands and normally begins to be secreted at the peak of arousal with a full erection. Contains sperm, protein structures, biologically active substances. Normally, the color is from white to milky shades, the consistency is moderately viscous and has a specific odor. The amount depends largely on the nature of the man's diet, the degree of his sexual activity and the frequency of close contact. The sperm is expelled during ejaculation from the urethra and its progression facilitates the presence of fertilization. After ejaculation, the erection weakens and disappears under normal conditions.
- Smegma is constantly secreted and accumulates in the folds that cover the lash penis, so a small amount of it is contained in all secretions - lubricant, urine and semen of a man. It is a fatty substance with a whitish tinge, quite thick and dense in appearance. The release of smegma is intensified when you wear tight underwear, rare water procedures, with dietary mistakes. It is a habitat and breeding ground for bacteria, so it must be removed regularly. Subject to personal hygiene, smegma is almost invisible and does not cause discomfort to a man. When upright, it enters the lubricant and semen, changing their color and consistency.
Under normal circumstances, all secretions during erection are normal, do not cause discomfort and do not cause concern in men for appearance, color, smell and quantity. Problems arise when structures with informal features begin to stand out.
A man can independently assess the degree of correspondence between evacuation during arousal and the appearance of an erection. The main evaluation criteria are the absence of strong unpleasant odor and impurities, transparent or off-white shades, moderate density.
With small deviations from the rule, it should also be borne in mind that the nature of the normal discharge depends on the frequency of sexual intercourse, with infrequent connections, the amount of secretion increases. The patterns for the amount of fluid released depend on the degree of stimulation and are also determined by the individual characteristics.
The pungent smell of an erection does not always indicate a disease. Consumption of salty, smoky, spicy foods can cause change. The presence of bad habits in a man reduces the amount of fluid released during erection and also worsens biochemical and biological indicators.
Parents of teenagers should prepare future men for the fact that at this age night erections and emissions will begin, which will be accompanied by secretions. This is normal, it should not cause anxiety or fear and it has nothing to do with the forbidden actions of the man.
The volume of fluid that must be released in an aroused state of a man is different. The physiology of the body is very influential. Everyone knows their measure if they take care of themselves regularly. But if there is a change in the amount and nature of mucus, it is important to see a doctor. By learning the reason in time, you can really avoid problems. In most cases, such changes signal pathology, although there are exceptions.
If a man has not had sexual intercourse for a long time, the secretion during erection increases significantly. In addition, they become thicker than usual. And it looks a little dimmer. In this case, it is important not to have a yellow tinge and blood elements. The rule of a man's secret during arousal must correspond to the following characteristics:
- transparent watery color.
- without a strong unpleasant odor.
- medium density.
It is important to keep in mind that this male secretion is affected by lifestyle and physical ailments. If a gentleman stays away from intimacy with a woman for a long time, it will definitely affect the choice. Bad habits and eating habits are also risk factors. Constant stress and emotional damage lead to weakening of the immune system and weakness in the body.
Sometimes the secretion from the penis with intense stimulation leads to defecation. From a physiological point of view, this is the rule. But the situation should not be frequent.
A natural reaction to the lack of proper hygiene is the appearance of sebum. This special type of secretion occurs in the folds of skin near the head of a man's penis. Sebum usually leads to inflammation or infections.
Because mucus is formed
Under normal circumstances, rejection in men when an erection occurs is associated with the formation and pre-ejaculation release of a small amount of clear viscous fluid. This has nothing to do with premature ejaculation and the purpose of the lubricant is to neutralize the acidic environment in the urethra and vagina.
The nature of sexual intercourse is the process of fertilization and certain conditions are required for the normal movement and maintenance of sperm. A transparent secret is available to create the best environment. A small amount of sperm is contained in pre-ejaculation, which must be taken into account to prevent an unplanned pregnancy.
Mucus secretion occurs during erection during preparation with a partner, with spontaneous night and morning excitement and masturbation. The second purpose of pre-ejaculation is to lubricate the mucous membrane of the urethra to facilitate the release and passage of sperm, so that the process of ejaculation is not accompanied by unpleasant and painful sensations.
Thus, the discharge during the erection of a small amount of moderately viscous and completely transparent mucus is completely normal, indicating the proper functioning of the urogenital system and a good level of strength.
Male lubricant functions
- Creating an alkaline reaction in the urethra. Urine is acidic. Like genital fluids, it also passes through the urethra. But the acidic environment is harmful to sperm. Therefore, before sexual intercourse, ejaculate is secreted in the urethra, which has an alkaline reaction.
- Creating an alkaline environment in the bay. Discharges in men, which are observed during arousal, during intercourse, enter a woman's genital system. There, the lubrication of men provides the most favorable conditions for the subsequent passage of sperm.
- Facilitate the insertion of the penis into the vagina. Male lubrication serves the same function as female lubricant. It allows you to avoid injury to the mucous membrane of the genital system during coexistence.
Pathological rejection
A man should be alerted to the appearance of an abnormal type of secretion:
- discoloration, the formation of green, yellow, dirty gray shades may indicate the presence of pathogenic bacterial flora.
- lumps, squeaking, the appearance of clots in the form of white flakes indicate the possible presence of sexually transmitted diseases.
- Blood in the urine or semen is a bad sign and may indicate the presence of injury or the progression of cancer.
- pus impurities accurately indicate inflammatory processes in the urogenital system.
- Pain, burning, discomfort, unpleasant odor and itching are detected both by skin lesions and infections and by non-observance of basic personal hygiene.
- Increased discomfort when urinating is often associated with the development of an extensive inflammatory process.
It is dangerous to look for the cause of the change in the composition of the secretion from the penis. A man should see a doctor as soon as possible to make a thorough diagnosis and eliminate the source of the problem. It is forbidden to start taking drugs, especially from the group of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs, to eliminate the symptoms.
What if there is too much discharge?
First of all, you need to make sure that this is exactly the pre-ejaculation. The liquid must be:
- completely transparent;
- odorless;
- lacks pus and blood impurities.
If rejection has occurred recently or their number has increased dramatically recently, this may indicate an inflammatory process in the genitals. Do not wait for other symptoms to appear - many genital infections have a subclinical course, with no significant subjective signs. You should consult a doctor and get a swab from the urethra for sexually transmitted infections.
There are also herbal preparations that show similar activity against the 5-alpha reductase enzyme. The most commonly used dwarf palm extract. There are many medicines in the pharmacy that contain this ingredient.
Can you get an infection?
There is a view that you can only become infected with a sexually transmitted infection from a man if the sexual intercourse ended with ejaculation in the woman's vagina. Indeed, some pathogens are found in the highest concentration in sperm (for example, HIV). However, most microorganisms live in a man's urethra and are therefore able to penetrate a woman's vagina, even if intercourse did not end in ejaculation.
Discharge in men, when excited, also contains cells of infectious agents. First, because they pass through the bacterial urethra. Second, the glands themselves may be involved in the inflammatory process. Littre glands are almost always affected by gonorrhea. Cooper glands are also often targeted by pathogenic microorganisms.
conclusion
The presence of normal secretion at the onset of an erection in men is a kind of health indicator. It is important to understand the limits of the rule and in case of worrying deviations, seek immediate medical attention. Under no circumstances should you self-medicate.
Is it possible to get pregnant?
You can not get pregnant from men's lubrication. It does not contain sperm. Even if there are individual sperm, this will not cause pregnancy. To conceive a child, the biological fluid secreted by a man in the vagina must contain at least 40 million sperm.
The exception is when a man has recently had intercourse. Then some sperm can remain in its genital tract. It is able to enter the vagina along with pre-ejaculation, which pushes the sperm during the next intercourse.
It is also dangerous for a man to disrupt orgasm if he practically does not experience pleasant sensations during ejaculation. In this case, pre-ejaculation can be confused with ejaculation, resulting in an unwanted pregnancy. However, the rejection itself in men, which is observed during sexual arousal before ejaculation, is not dangerous in this respect.