Discharge from a man's genital organ can tell about his male health, the presence of diseases of the genitourinary system. Often the discharge is the only or one of the symptoms of a serious illness, so you need to be very careful with them, watch for changes in color, smell, consistency, etc.
Male genital organ discharge refers to all discharge from the urethra, skin and sebaceous glands, prostate ducts, and ejaculatory duct.
Depending on the nature of their appearance, they are divided into physiological and pathological.
The latter appear as a result of the development of an infectious, inflammatory or other disease of the prostate, bladder or other organ of the genitourinary system.
Uretrorrhea
In most cases, the clear discharge in men is libidinal or physiological urethralrhea. This is the secret of the transparent color secreted by the urethral glands. The secret flows from the urethra, usually at the time of arousal. The purpose of the secretion is to lubricate the ducts before the sperm pass.
The amount of urethorrhea excreted can be negligible or quite abundant. It depends on the period of sexual abstinence, as well as the individual characteristics of the man. After a long abstinence from sexual intercourse, a small amount of sperm may be released along with the urethra, which will change color.
It is worth noting that in the event that the amount of discharge is greater than usual, it is necessary to consult a doctor, since such a phenomenon may indicate the development of the disease.
Smegma
Smegma, also called a foreskin lubricant, is secreted by glands located in the foreskin. The purpose of the secret is to reduce the friction between the glans and the foreskin. Smegma constantly stands out. During puberty, it may be more, in old age, less.
Smegma is made up of fats and bacteria. It accumulates under the inner layer of the foreskin. If you follow daily hygiene procedures, the secret is easily removed.
From this, it changes color from transparent white to yellow or green. An unpleasant odor appears.
Sperm
Sperm refer to the physiological secretions of the male genital organ. Sperm is generally a mixture of gonad and sperm secretions, secreted during sexual intercourse or masturbation.
Although men also face involuntary secretion of sperm, 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 the production of testosterone.
Natural male discharge also includes urine, which can be clear, yellow, or light brown in color, and prostate secretions. The specific smell of sperm will help distinguish prostatorrhea.
The discharge is thick and whitish.
Changes in the amount of discharge, its color and odor, as well as the appearance of cloudiness or mucus can be the first symptom of prostatitis or cancer.
The discharge after arousal in men is secreted by the sex glands.
- Cooper's glands. They are located on the bulb of the corpus spongiosum of a man's penis. This is a paired organ with a spherical shape. These glands cannot be palpated (felt) unless they are swollen and enlarged. Cooper's glands have excretory ducts that open into the urethra. It is there that they secrete their secret during sexual arousal. This is due to the contraction of the muscles of the perineum.
- Glands of Littre. Small glands located along the urethra. Available in both men and women. Designed to hydrate the urethra and maintain an alkaline reaction in it. In some men, these glands are absent, which is not a pathology, since it does not significantly affect sexual and reproductive function.
Different men release a different volume of fluid when aroused. It depends on numerous 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 the planned sexual intercourse.
Some men have no discharge at all when aroused. In other members of the stronger sex, up to 5 ml of precum can be seen for a short time before intercourse.
An erection is accompanied by the release of pre-ejaculate mucous, directly by the expulsion of sperm, and also in the secretions there may be a small amount of a constantly produced secretion produced by the gland near the glans of the penis, smegma.
Physiological norms are determined by the nature and amount of discharge, its physical indicators, as well as the absence of painful and unpleasant sensations in the urethra and on the head of the penis.
- Pre-ejaculate - colorless, transparent, practically odorless and has a medium viscosity in consistency. Its discharge is not accompanied by pain, does not cause discomfort and does not interfere with sexual intercourse. The amount of gelatinous mucus directly depends on the degree of arousal, the more lubricant is present before the start of intimacy, the stronger the erection and the brighter the sensation will be 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. Typically the color is white to milky tones, the consistency is moderately viscous, and it 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 intimate contacts. Sperm are expelled during ejaculation through the urethra, and their advancement facilitates the presence of lubrication. After ejaculation, the erection weakens and disappears under normal conditions.
- Smegma is constantly secreted and accumulates in the folds that cover the glans of the penis, so a small amount is contained in all secretions: lubricant, urine and sperm of a man. It is a fat-like substance with a whitish tint, quite thick and dense in appearance. The release of smegma is intensified when wearing tight underwear, rare procedures with water, with errors in nutrition. It is a habitat and reproduction of bacteria, so it must be eliminated regularly. Subject to personal hygiene, smegma is almost invisible and does not cause discomfort to a man. When erect, it enters the lubricant and semen, changing its color and consistency.
Under normal conditions, all discharge during erection is physiological in nature, does not cause discomfort, and does not concern men in appearance, color, smell, and quantity. Problems arise when structures with atypical characteristics begin to stand out.
A man can independently assess the degree of correspondence between the discharge during arousal and the appearance of an erection. The main evaluation criteria are the absence of a strong and unpleasant odor and impurities, transparent or whitish tones, moderate density.
With minor deviations from the norm, it should also be noted that the nature of the normal discharge depends on the frequency of sexual intercourse, with rare connections, the amount of discharge increases. Norms for the amount of liquid released depend on the degree of excitation and are also determined by individual characteristics.
The pungent smell of erection discharge does not always indicate a disease. Eating salty, smoked and spicy foods can cause a change. The presence of bad habits in a man reduces the amount of fluid released during an erection, and also worsens biochemical and biological indicators.
Parents of teenagers should prepare future men for the fact that at this age erections and nocturnal emissions will begin, which will be accompanied by secretions. This is normal, should not cause anxiety or fear, and has nothing to do with the boy's forbidden actions.
The volume of fluid that must be released in an excited state from a man is different. The physiology of the body affects a lot. Everyone knows their size if they take care of themselves regularly. But if there is a change in the amount and nature of the mucus, it is important to consult a doctor. Having discovered the reason in a timely manner, you can really avoid trouble. In most cases, such changes signal pathology, although there are exceptions.
If a man has not had sexual intercourse for a long time, the discharge during an erection increases significantly. Also, they become thicker than usual. And it seems a little more subdued. In this case, it is important that there is no yellow tint or blood elements. The norm of a man's secrecy during arousal should correspond to the following characteristics:
- transparent watery color;
- without a pronounced unpleasant smell;
- medium density.
It is important to note that such male discharge is influenced by lifestyle and physical diseases. If a gentleman refrains from being intimate with a woman for a long time, this will certainly affect the selection. Bad habits and eating habits are also risk factors. Constant stress and emotional crises cause a weakening of the immune system and weakness in the body.
Sometimes discharge from the penis with strong arousal leads to bowel movements. From a physiological point of view, this is the norm. But the situation shouldn't happen often.
A natural reaction to non-compliance with intimate hygiene is the appearance of smegma. This special type of discharge occurs in the folds of the skin near the head of a man's penis. Smegma usually causes inflammation or infections.
Why does mucus form?
Under normal conditions, the discharge in men when an erection occurs is associated with the formation and release of pre-ejaculate, a transparent viscous liquid in a small amount. 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.
Nature established that the purpose of sexual intercourse is the process of fertilization, and certain conditions are required for the normal movement and maintenance of sperm. To create the optimal environment, a transparent secret is assigned. The pre-ejaculate contains a small amount of sperm, which must be taken into account to prevent an unplanned pregnancy.
Mucus discharge occurs during erection during foreplay with a partner, with spontaneous arousal and masturbation at night and in the morning. 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 ejaculation process is not accompanied by unpleasant and painful sensations.
Therefore, the discharge during an erection of a small amount of moderately viscous and completely transparent mucus is absolutely normal, which indicates the correct functioning of the genitourinary system and a good level of power.
Male lubricant functions
- Creation of an alkaline reaction in the urethra. Urine is acidic. Like genital fluids, it also passes through the urethra. But the acidic environment is bad for sperm. Therefore, before intercourse, the pre-ejaculation is secreted into the urethra, which has an alkaline reaction.
- Creation of an alkaline environment in the vagina. Discharges in men, which are observed during arousal, during intercourse, enter the genital tract of a woman. There, male lubrication provides the most favorable conditions for the subsequent passage of sperm.
- Facilitate the introduction of the penis into the vagina. The male discharge serves the same function as the female lubricant. It allows you to avoid trauma to the mucous membrane of the genital tract during intercourse.
Pathological discharge
A man must be alerted to the appearance of an unnatural type of discharge:
- color change, the formation of dirty green, yellow and gray tones may indicate the presence of pathogenic bacterial flora;
- lumps, grit, the appearance of clots in the form of white flakes indicates the possible presence of sexually transmitted diseases;
- the presence of blood in the urine or semen is a bad sign and may indicate the presence of a lesion or the progression of the cancer;
- pus impurities accurately indicate inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system;
- pain, burning, discomfort, unpleasant smell and itching are detected both with skin lesions and infections and with non-observance of basic personal hygiene;
- Increased discomfort when urinating is often associated with the development of an extensive inflammatory process.
It is risky to search for the cause of the change in the composition of the penis discharge on your own. A man needs to see a doctor as soon as possible to make a full 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 symptoms.
What if there is too much discharge?
First of all, you need to make sure that this is exactly the pre-ejaculate. The liquid must be:
- completely transparent;
- lavatory;
- devoid of impurities of pus and blood.
If the discharge has appeared recently, or its number has increased dramatically recently, this may indicate an inflammatory process in the genitals. Do not wait for the appearance of other symptoms: many genital infections have a subclinical course, without significant subjective signs. You should consult a doctor and take a swab from the urethra for sexually transmitted infections.
There are also herbal preparations that exhibit similar activity against the 5-alpha reductase enzyme. The most widely used dwarf palm extract. There are many drugs in the pharmacy that contain this component.
Can you get an infection?
There is an opinion that it is possible to become infected with a sexually transmitted infection from a man only if the sexual intercourse ended with ejaculation in the woman's vagina. In fact, some pathogens are found in the highest concentration in semen (eg HIV). However, most microorganisms live in a man's urethra and therefore can penetrate a woman's vagina, even if sexual intercourse did not end with ejaculation.
The 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's glands are almost always affected in gonorrhea. Cooper's glands are also often attacked by pathogenic microorganisms.
Conclution
The presence of normal discharge during the onset of an erection in men is a type of health indicator. It is important to understand the limits of the norm, and in case of alarming deviations, seek medical attention in a timely manner. In no case should you self-medicate.
Is it possible to get pregnant?
You can't get pregnant from male lubrication. It does not contain sperm. Even if it contains only one sperm, this will not cause a pregnancy. To conceive a child, the biological fluid that a man secretes in the vagina must contain at least 40 million sperm.
An exception is when a man has recently had sex. So some sperm can remain in his genital tract. It can enter the vagina along with pre-ejaculation, which pushes sperm during the next sexual intercourse.
It is also dangerous for a man to interrupt the orgasm if he experiences practically no pleasant sensations during ejaculation. In this case, pre-ejaculation can be confused with ejaculation, resulting in an unwanted pregnancy. However, the discharge itself in men, which is observed during their sexual arousal before ejaculation, is not dangerous from this point of view.