Precum or precum is not the same as semen. Outwardly, it resembles a transparent, sticky mixture secreted from the urethral opening of the penis. It is released before ejaculation, mixes with sperm during ejaculation, and enters the vagina during unprotected sex.
Visually, this liquid resembles raw egg white. During arousal in men, the Cooper glands and the paraurethral glands of Littre secrete fluid. Contains prostate juice.
Cooper's glands, also called bulbourethral glands, are about the size of a pea and are located under the prostate on either side of the urethra.
Littre's glands look like clusters and are located along the urethra, approximately in more than 30 pieces. They constantly secrete a secretion that lubricates the urethra. Its formation intensifies during sexual arousal.
Each man has his own amount of lubricant. To make it clearer, we can make an analogy with women: some need additional lubricant to have sex, while others need their natural lubricant. The amount of secretion from the bulbourethral glands is determined by the level of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. With prostate adenoma, the level of dihydrotestosterone increases and, consequently, the secretion in men increases when they are aroused, although the composition is not normal.
The composition of precum is somewhat similar to that of sperm. It contains many sialoproteins, enzymes, aminosaccharides, and in addition, an alkaline reaction also occurs.
The purpose of excretion during arousal in men (pre-ejaculation) is to lubricate the head, facilitate the insertion of the penis into the vagina, prepare the urethral canal for the passage of semen, and nourish sperm with useful substances. It also neutralizes bacteria, urine residue and alkalizes the environment of the penis and vagina, creating good conditions for germ cells.
At the time of production of precum, there are no sperm in it. This is explained by the fact that they have no connection with the testicles, the glands do not synthesize them. However, sperm may be present in the pre-ejaculate that comes out of the urethra, depending on which phase of sexual intercourse we are talking about. The pre-ejaculation phase begins when orgasm approaches, as soon as the testicles are forcefully drawn towards the groin. The tubes through which the sperm pass become pumps that pump the sperm out of the epididymis and push them into the prostatic part of the urethra. There they wait for the beginning of the orgasm: the release of sperm. Sometimes they pass along the urethra and mix with the secretion of Cooper's glands.
It happens that the sperm are retained in the pre-ejaculation from the moment of the previous ejaculation. Some men even develop spermatorrhea because of this: sperm incontinence. The reason for this is too high a level of testosterone or the use of strong medications. It is possible to detect sperm in pre-ejaculation only by analysis, since during arousal they go unnoticed.
You can even get pregnant from precum: a 20% chance out of 100. This chance increases with repeated sexual intercourse. A new portion of secretion in men during arousal can expel stuck germ cells from the urethral canal and transport them to the vagina.
Between 15 and 20% of men have some sperm in pre-ejaculate, so there is a high risk of getting pregnant even after stopping intercourse.
Normal amount of mucus
The amount of precum is determined by how aroused the man is. Consequently, maximum concentration is only possible with a strong sexual desire. The norm is 5 ml.
Some men do not produce any lubrication, which reduces their ability to conceive a child. When aroused, healthy male secretion has no odor, inclusions, lumps, is viscous and is not accompanied by pain and discomfort.
The main function of pre-seed formation is cleaning, so its composition can often change. With repeated sexual intercourse, before ejaculation or due to poor hygiene, it may become cloudy. Pre-ejaculation returns to a healthy state after a couple of days. If you have not recovered, then you should go to the clinic, as this is a sure sign of the development of the disease.
Pre-cum function
Lubrication during sexual intercourse is important because its special composition disinfects and eliminates acid after urinating. This is a natural preparation of the body for the elimination of semen, which will pass through the prepared channel without problems. The microflora of the female vagina is acidic to prevent various diseases. But an acidic environment is also harmful to sperm, making them weak and ineffective. And pre-ejaculation reduces acidity and, when the sperm is released, the female body is ready to accept it, ensuring conception.
Signs of an abnormal condition
When he is aroused, a man secretes a liquid that is far from normal, has its own color, smell, composition and is complemented by aching pain. A health problem is indicated by the appearance of urethral discharge, a terrible odor, pain when excreting urinary fluid, too much secretion, arbitrary formation of fluid without intimate desire, the presence of additional inclusions, a change in the structure of the secretion, as well . thin or thick. Each of these signs indicates the course of a pathology in the body that causes diseases.
If men release lubricant without excitement, it is worth talking about the following diseases:
- Hematorrhea - pre-ejaculation is released along with blood if the mucous membrane of the urethra is injured.
- Spermatorea - sperm flow randomly in the absence of orgasm due to too low muscle tone of the ducts through which the seed is released. The pathology is caused by chronic inflammation.
- Leukocytic urethrorrhea is the very stage of the inflammatory process when fluid is released into the tissues and cavities of the body. The exudative phase occurs due to the fact that the urethral mucosal protective film has undergone thermal, mechanical damage or has been exposed to viruses and chemicals for a long time.
- Mucopurulent: contains fluid secreted by serous membranes, leukocytes and gland secretions. This mucus usually forms at night. The man notices discharge with pus and yellowish stains on his underwear after waking up. They appear if the urethra is affected by bacteria: chlamydia, ureamycoplasma or trichomonas.
- Purulent - contains a large amount of urethral epithelium, leukocytes, fluid of serous membranes and mucus. This type of discharge is very thick and smells horrible. Outwardly they resemble yellowish or greenish drops and are a sure sign of gonococcal urethritis, which appears due to gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Mucus can be released in both large and small amounts. Lubrication in a small volume is practically invisible. To recognize it you will have to press on the urethral opening, and then the liquid will appear. It usually dries instantly, leaving a film on the membrane of the head of the penis. Due to their too viscous structure, the sponges of the urinary canal stick to each other.
Causes of painful discharge
The release of fluid during arousal in men is more or less than normal due to sexually transmitted diseases, but the reason may not be only them.
- Venereal diseases. They occur due to unfavorable microflora that settles on the mucous membrane of the urethral canal, glands, cavities and external areas of the genital organs. All sexually transmitted diseases are divided into 4 groups depending on the causative agent: bacteria (granuloma inguinale; chancroid; syphilis; lymphogranuloma; chlamydia; gonorrhea; mycoplasmosis; ureaplasmosis), viruses (HIV; herpes; condyloma; papillomavirus; molluscum contagiosum ), fungi (candidiasis) and parasites (scabies; phthyriasis).
- Other reasons. The prostate plays a decisive role in the formation of sperm. Without its secretion, the seminal fluid has no functionality. If the prostate is inflamed, its production becomes more intense.
Men with chronic prostatitis notice a large amount of discharge from the urethral opening when they are aroused. This fluid is called prostate secretion and is very similar to pre-ejaculation.
Intense discharge during arousal in men can occur due to allergies, hypothermia, inflammatory processes, chemical or physical injuries.
Clear mucus may indicate a recent catheterization. It is the body's protective reaction to microtrauma to the mucous membrane. If a large amount of such discharge is observed, this is considered a sure sign of infertility.
To identify a particular pathology, it is not enough to visually evaluate the fluid. Here it is important to check its biological composition, and this can only be done during a medical examination.
Can lubricant fertilize?
Male lubricant has been experimentally shown to contain few sperm, so there is a small chance of getting pregnant if it is released during unprotected sex.
The chance of conception is especially high in the middle of the cycle, when ovulation has already passed and the cervix is still open. At other times, what is released in men during arousal is not enough for fertilization. Without the nutrient medium of sperm, the germ cells will quickly die in the vagina.
The probability of conception is higher after repeated sexual intercourse, since the lubricant will contain a large number of sperm. If you do not want to have a child, it is better to go to the bathroom a little before the next visit.
Can a virgin get pregnant?
This is very possible and we are not talking about the virgin birth. This situation is due to two conditions:
- individual features of the structure of the hymen;
- sperm viability and speed;
- Is the girl ovulating at this time?
Even naked caresses can unexpectedly lead to pregnancy. This happens if the male lubricant ends up on the girl's genitals. Sperm can enter the vagina and conception will occur. The risk is greater if the hymen is especially elastic or damaged (trauma, equestrian sport).
Sometimes this is enough to connect the egg and sperm. Medical statistics show that a woman in labor with an intact hymen is not uncommon.
precum color
Healthy lubrication in men is clear and colorless. The color and composition of the liquid changes due to inflammatory processes - cooperitis. If the discharge becomes cloudy with a yellowish or greenish tint, this indicates suspicious pathogen activity. If the shade is brown, this indicates inflammatory damage to blood vessels and bleeding.
Inflammation of the Cooper glands can be detected by a multi-vessel urine sample. You must first urinate in the first container, after massaging the gland, urinate in another container; At this stage, a secretion appears in the urine that must be controlled. After the second study, the prostate is massaged and urine is collected in a third container. For example, if the second container showed an increased content of leukocytes, and in the first and third they are normal, this indicates isolated inflammation.
Blockage of the glands can also occur due to stagnation of secretions; After all, the urethral ducts reach 2 to 8 cm and inflammation occurs due to the resulting plugs. In this case, massage and antibacterial therapy are prescribed as treatment.
Diagnosis
Urologists, after listening to the patient's complaints and collecting a history, examine the genitals. In this case, specialists simultaneously take prostate juice through rectal massage. More laboratory tests are required:
- Blood test;
- Prostate discharge;
- Urine analysis;
- Sperm.
It is important to evaluate the discharge itself. To do this, they undergo a microscopic examination. It is this method that allows you to identify the main source of the problem: bacteria, viruses and fungi.
Next, doctors move on to instrumental diagnosis:
- Ultrasound of the pelvic organs, penis, scrotum;
- Dopplerography;
- Bone scan;
- magnetic resonance;
- CONNECTICUT;
- Cystoscopy;
- Urethroscopy;
- Scintigraphy.
If neoplasms are found during the examination, diagnosticians perform a puncture.
How to reduce excitation discharge.
Sexual desire is difficult to hide if the discharge is visible through clothing. If men release fluid in large quantities when aroused, then several recommendations should be followed:
- have sex regularly, at least 2 or 3 times a week, this normalizes the secretion of the glands;
- consult with a urologist; Sometimes abundant pre-ejaculation indicates hormonal imbalances, inflammation and prostate adenoma;
- abandon tight underwear, in loose clothing the discharge will not be so noticeable;
- Avoid getting aroused in inappropriate situations; avoid visual and physical stimulation.
Preventive measures
In general, preventive measures are reduced to a correct attitude towards sexual intimacy and largely depend on the girl's education.
General recommendations to meet the following conditions:
- Good sexual knowledge, somewhat educated.
- Use only proven and sufficiently effective contraceptive methods.
- The contraceptive should be selected by a qualified gynecologist and not by the caveman method - the prick method.
- In the unfortunate circumstances of an unwanted pregnancy, it is necessary to ensure the safety and legality of abortion procedures, which is entirely related to the professional qualifications and skills of the doctor.
- Receive high-quality, professional medical advice, recommendations and care after an abortion.
How to increase flow before sex
It happens that men secrete a small amount of lubricant during arousal. Increasing pre-ejaculate volume is especially important for those men who prefer to have sex without a condom. Natural lubrication will improve gliding, eliminate damage and improve fertility.
How to do it:
- Increases the duration of foreplay. Sexual intercourse without sufficient stimulation causes injuries to the mucous membranes of the genital organs. High-quality, long-lasting foreplay triggers intense fluid production in both women and men.
- Use dietary supplements or aphrodisiacs. Supplements with ginseng, spicy mucuna and horny grass are especially suitable. They increase arousal and increase the amount of pre-ejaculate released.
- Minimize alcohol and cigarette consumption, as toxins prevent the glands from functioning normally.
- Drink a lot of water.
- Periodically perform exercises that strengthen the pelvic floor muscles (squats, bridges and Kegel exercises).
Testosterone helps increase secretion in men when they are aroused. During andropause in men, this is the reason why the amount of pre-ejaculate decreases. The synthesis can be normalized with the help of synthetic and herbal testosterone boosters, but only under the strict supervision of a doctor.
In most cases, biologically active substances (dietary supplements) help to safely increase the amount of precum and improve sperm quality. Types of contraceptives: choosing the best option
The comparison table will help you choose the most reliable protection method:
| Protection method | Reliability level, % |
| Condom | up to 96 |
| Male sterilization | 99, 9 |
| Intrauterine hormonal methods | up to 97 |
| Oral contraceptives | up to 98 |
| hormone injections | up to 97 |
| Diaphragm | up to 95 |
| Intrauterine device | up to 95 |
| Basal temperature measurement | up to 70 |
| Calendar method | up to 70 |
| Interruption of sexual relations. | Up to 60 |
| Douching after sex | up to 15 |
The couple individually chooses a suitable method. It is important to take into account the health status and habits of your partners.