Discharge from a man's genitals may indicate his male health, the presence of diseases of the genitourinary system. Often, discharge is just one of the symptoms of a serious illness, or therefore you need to be very careful about the color, smell, consistency, and so on. You should observe the changes.
Male genital discharge refers to all discharges from the urethra, sebaceous and skin glands, prostate ducts, and ejaculatory ducts.
Depending on its nature, it is divided into physiological and pathological.
The latter occurs as a result of the development of infectious, inflammatory or other disease of the prostate, bladder or other organ of the genitourinary system.
Urethra
In most cases, clear discharge in men is libidinal or physiological urethral. This is the secret of the transparent color secreted by the urethral glands. The secretion flows from the urethra, usually during arousal. The purpose of secretion is to lubricate the ducts before the sperm passes.
The amount of urethritis removed may be insignificant or quite large. It depends on the period of abstinence from sex and the individual characteristics of the man. After abstaining from sexual intercourse for a long time, a small amount of sperm may be released along with the urethra, which will change color.
It should be noted that if the amount of discharge is higher than usual, it is necessary to consult a doctor, as such a phenomenon may indicate the development of the disease.
Smegma
Smegma, also known as lubricant, is secreted by glands located in the foreskin. The purpose of the secretion is to reduce the friction between the glans penis and the foreskin. Smegma is always different. It can be more in adolescence, in old age - less.
Smegma is made up of fat and bacteria. It is collected under the inner layer of the foreskin. The secret is easily washed away if you follow daily hygiene procedures.
From white to transparent, the color changes to yellow or green. There is an unpleasant odor.
Sperm
Sperm refers to physiological secretions from the male genitalia. Sperm is usually a mixture of sex glands and sperm secretions secreted during sexual intercourse or masturbation.
Although men also experience involuntary sperm secretion called wet dreams. It most often occurs in adolescent boys during adolescence or in the case of prolonged abstinence.
Involuntary ejaculation occurs at night or in the morning because it is associated with testosterone production.
Natural male discharge also includes clear, yellow or light brown urine and prostate secretions. The specific smell of sperm will help to distinguish the prostate.
The discharge is thick and whitening.
Changes in the amount, color, and odor of discharge, as well as the appearance of turbidity or mucus, may be the first signs of prostatitis or cancer.
In men, excited ejaculation is secreted by the sex glands.
- Cooper diapers. They are located on the bulb of the sponge body of a man's penis. It is a spherical paired organ. It is impossible to palpate (feel) these glands unless they are inflamed and enlarged. Cooper's glands have secretory ducts that open into the urethra. It is there that they reveal their secrets during sexual arousal. This is due to the contraction of the muscles in the perineum.
- Littre diapers. Small glands located along the urethra. It is present in both men and women. Formulated to hydrate urethra & maintain alkaline reactionSome men do not have these glands, which is not pathological, because it does not significantly affect sexual and reproductive function.
Different men release different amounts of fluid when they wake up. It depends on a number of factors:
- activity of the sex glands;
- age of the person;
- degree of sexual arousal;
- duration of sexual arousal;
- the period of abstinence before the planned sexual intercourse.
Some men have no discharge at all when they are excited. In other members of the stronger sex, up to 5 ml of precumin may be observed shortly before coitus.
An erection is accompanied by the release of sperm directly, the release of a mucous anterior discharge, and there may also be a constant amount of secretion produced by the smegma gland near the glans penis.
Physiological norms are determined by the nature and amount of discharge, physical characteristics, as well as the absence of painful and unpleasant sensations in the urethra and head of the penis.
- Pre-discharge - colorless, transparent, practically odorless and has a medium viscosity for consistency. Its discharge is not painful, does not cause discomfort and does not interfere with sexual intercourse. The amount of jelly-like mucus directly depends on the degree of arousal, the more lubrication there is before intercourse, the stronger the erection, and the brighter it is 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 ingredientsNormally, the color is white to milky, the consistency is moderately viscous and has a distinctive odor. The amount depends mainly on the nature of the man's diet, the degree of sexual activity and the frequency of intimate contact. During ejaculation from the urethra, sperm are expelled and their advance facilitates lubrication. After ejaculation, the erection weakens and disappears under normal conditions.
- Smegma is constantly secreted and accumulates in the folds surrounding the glans penis, so it is present in small amounts in all secretions - in lubricating oil, urine and sperm. It is a whitish oil-like substance that is very thick and dense in appearance. Smegma intensifies when wearing loose underwear, rare water procedures, eating errors. It is a habitat and breeding ground for bacteria, so it should be removed regularly. Due to personal hygiene, smegma is almost invisible and does not cause discomfort to the man. When corrected, it enters the lubricating oil and sperm, changing color and consistency.
Under normal conditions, all discharges during an erection are physiological in nature, do not cause discomfort and do not cause discomfort in men in terms of appearance, color, smell and quantity. Problems arise when structures with atypical features begin to differentiate.
A man can independently assess the degree of correspondence between ejaculation and erection during arousal. The main evaluation criteria are the absence of a sharp unpleasant odor and impurities, transparent or whitish shades, medium density.
It should also be noted that with small deviations from the norm, the nature of the normal discharge depends on the frequency of sexual intercourse, the amount of secretion increases in rare cases. The norms for the amount of fluid released depend on the degree of arousal and are also determined by individual characteristics.
The spicy smell of erectile dysfunction does not always indicate a disease. Salty, smoked, spicy foods can cause a change in eating. Having bad habits in a person reduces the amount of fluid released during an erection, as well as worsens the biochemical and biological parameters.
Parents of adolescents should prepare future men at this age, when the night erection and ejaculation, accompanied by secretion, will begin. This is normal, should not cause anxiety or fear, and has nothing to do with the boy's forbidden actions.
The amount of fluid a man needs to release in an excited state is different. The physiology of the body is very influential. Everyone knows their size if they take care of themselves regularly. But if there is a change in the amount and nature of mucus, it is important to consult a doctor. If you learn the reason in time, you can really avoid problems. In most cases, such changes, although there are exceptions, indicate pathology.
If a man does not have sex for a long time, the discharge during erection increases significantly. In addition, they are thicker than usual. And it looks a little dull. In this case, the absence of yellow and blood elements is important. The norm of a man's arousal secret must meet the following characteristics:
- transparent lush color;
- without an obvious unpleasant odor;
- medium density.
It is important to keep in mind that such male discharge is affected by lifestyle and physical illnesses. If a groom avoids intimacy with a woman for a long time, it will certainly affect the choice. Bad habits and eating habits are also risk factors. Constant stress and emotional disorders weaken the immune system and weaken the body.
Sometimes discharge from the penis with strong arousal causes bowel movements. From a physiological point of view, this is the norm. But the situation should not happen often.
A natural reaction to the lack of intimate hygiene is the appearance of smegma. This particular type of discharge occurs in the folds of skin near the head of a man's penis. Usually smegma causes inflammation or infection.
Why mucus is formed
Under normal conditions, the ejaculation in men during an erection is associated with the formation and release of a small amount of clear viscous fluid - premature ejaculation. 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 purpose of sexual intercourse in nature is the process of fertilization, and certain conditions are necessary for the normal movement and maintenance of sperm cells. It is to create an optimal environment in which a transparent secret is separated. There is a small amount of sperm before ejaculation that should be considered to prevent an unplanned pregnancy.
Mucus secretion occurs during foreplay with a partner, during erection with spontaneous arousal and masturbation at night and in the morning. The second purpose of pre-ejaculation is to lubricate the urethral mucosa to facilitate the release and passage of sperm so that the ejaculation process is not accompanied by unpleasant and painful sensations.
Thus, the discharge of a small amount of medium viscous and completely transparent mucus during the formation indicates that the genitourinary system is functioning properly and has good potential.
Functions of male lubricant
- Occurrence of an alkaline reaction in the urethra. It is uric acid. Like genital fluids, it passes through the urethra. However, the acidic environment is harmful to sperm. Therefore, before sexual intercourse, an alkaline urethra is secreted before ejaculation.
- Creating an alkaline environment in the vagina. In men, arousal and discharge during sexual intercourse enter the female genital system. There, the male lubricant provides the most favorable conditions for the subsequent passage of sperm.
- Make it easier for the penis to enter the vagina. Male discharge performs the same function as female lubricant. Allows to prevent damage to the mucous membrane of the genital tract during citus.
Pathological discharge
A person should be alerted to the appearance of an unnatural discharge:
- discoloration, green, yellow, dirty gray shades may indicate the presence of pathogenic bacterial flora;
- the appearance of clots in the form of lumps, caries, white scales indicates the possibility of sexually transmitted diseases;
- blood in the urine or semen is a bad sign and may indicate the development of damage or cancer;
- pus impurities completely show the inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system;
- pain, burning, discomfort, unpleasant odor and itching are found in both skin lesions and infections, and in the absence of basic personal hygiene;
- Increased discomfort during urination is often associated with the development of an extensive inflammatory process.
It is risky to look for the cause of the change in the composition of the discharge from the penis alone. A person should consult 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 from the group of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs, especially to relieve symptoms.
What to do if there is a lot of discharge?
First of all, you need to make sure that this is the beginning of the discharge. Must be liquid:
- completely transparent;
- odorless;
- devoid of pus and blood impurities.
If ejaculation has occurred recently or has increased dramatically in recent years, it may indicate an inflammatory process in the genitals. Don't wait for other symptoms to appear - many genital infections have a subclinical course without subjective symptoms. You should see a doctor and take a swab from the urethra for sexually transmitted infections.
There are also herbal preparations that have a similar effect against the enzyme 5-alpha reductase. The most commonly used extract of the dwarf palm tree. There are many medications in the pharmacy that contain this component.
Can you get an infection?
There is an opinion that it is possible to get a sexually transmitted infection from a man if sexual intercourse ends with ejaculation in a woman's vagina. Indeed, some pathogens have the highest concentrations in sperm (eg, HIV). However, most microorganisms live in a man's urethra and can therefore penetrate a woman's vagina, even if sexual intercourse does not end in ejaculation.
In men, the discharge, when aroused, also contains cells of infectious substances. First, because they pass through the bacterial urethra. Second, the glands themselves may be involved in the inflammatory process. Lontra's glands are almost always affected by gonorrhea. Cooper's glands are also frequently targeted by pathogenic microorganisms.
The result
In men, the presence of a normal discharge at the beginning of an erection is a sign of good health. It is important to understand the limits of the norm and consult a doctor in a timely manner in case of alarming deviations. Under no circumstances should you treat yourself.
Is it possible to get pregnant?
You can't get pregnant from male lubrication. Does not contain sperm. Even if there are only sperm cells in it, it will not cause pregnancy. In order for a child to become pregnant, the biological fluid secreted by a man in the vagina must contain at least 40 million sperm.
The exception is if the man has had sex recently. Then some sperm may remain in the genital system. It can enter the vagina with the previous ejaculation, which pushes the sperm during the next intercourse.
It is dangerous for a man to have an orgasm if he does not experience pleasant feelings during ejaculation. In this case, pre-ejaculation can be confused with ejaculation, which leads to unwanted pregnancies. However, the discharge observed during sexual arousal in men before ejaculation is not dangerous in this regard.