The discharge from a man's genitals can tell about the health of his man, the existence of diseases of the genital system. Often, discharge is the only or one symptom of a serious illness, so you need to be very careful about them, observing changes in color, odor, consistency, and so on.
Discharge from the male genitalia refers to the release from the urethra, sebaceous and skin glands, prostate ducts, and ejaculatory duct.
Due to the nature of their origin, they are divided into physiological and pathological.
The latter occurs as a result of infection, inflammation or other disease of the prostate, bladder or other organ of the genital system.
Urethrorea
In most cases, the distinct discharge in men is libido or physiological urethra. It is a transparent colored secretion secreted by the urinary glands. The secretion flows from the urethra, usually during arousal. The purpose of the secretion is to lubricate the ducts before the sperm passes.
The amount of urethra secreted may be negligible or quite abundant. It depends on the period of sexual abstinence as well as the individual characteristics of the man. After prolonged abstinence from sexual intercourse, a small amount of sperm may be released along with the urethra, which will change its color.
It should be noted that in the event that the number of discharges has become larger 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 line between the penis and the forearm. Smegma stands out constantly. During puberty, it may be more, for old age - less.
Smegma is made up of fats and bacteria. It accumulates under the inner layer of the cortex. If you follow daily hygiene procedures, the secret will be easily washed away.
From here it changes color from white transparent to yellow or green. An unpleasant odor appears.
sperm
Sperm refers to the physiological secretion from the male genitalia. Usually sperm is a mixture of gonads and sperm secretion secreted during sexual intercourse or masturbation.
While men are also threatened with involuntary secretion of sperm, which is called wet dreams. They are most commonly found in adolescent boys when puberty occurs, or with prolonged abstinence.
Involuntary ejaculation occurs at night or in the morning because it is associated with testosterone production.
Men’s natural discharge also includes urine, which can be transparent, yellow or light brown, and prostate secretions. The specific smell of the sperm will help to differentiate the prostate.
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 may be the first symptom of prostatitis or cancer.
In men, the discharge of arousal is secreted by the gonads.
- Cooper glands. They are located above the bulb of the clouded body of the male penis. It is a paired body of spherical shape. It is impossible to palpate (feel) these glands unless they are inflamed and enlarged. Cooper glands have excretory ducts that open into the urethra. There they keep their secrets during sexual arousal. This is caused by muscle contraction in the perineum.
- Liter glands. Small glands located throughout 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 as it does not significantly affect sexual and reproductive function.
Different men excrete different volumes of fluid during arousal. It depends on many factors:
- Activity of the gonads;
- Male age;
- 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, a precursor of up to 5 ml may be observed shortly before coitus.
Erection is accompanied by the secretion of mucous pre-ejaculate, directly by the removal of sperm, as well as in the secretion may be a small amount of constantly secreted secretion, which is produced by the gland next to the gland penis, smegma.
Physiological norms are determined by the nature and quantity of the discharge, their physical characteristics, as well as the absence of painful and unpleasant sensations on the urethra and penis.
- Early ejaculate - colorless, transparent, practically odorless and has a medium viscosity in consistency. Her discharge is not accompanied by pain, 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 lubricant there is before intimacy, the stronger the erection and the clearer the sensation during orgasm.
- Sperm is a product produced by the gonads and usually begins to secrete at the peak of arousal with a full erection. Contains sperm, protein structures, biologically active substances. Usually the color is white to milky in color, the consistency is moderately viscous and has a specific odor. The amount largely depends on the nature of the man's diet, the degree of his sexual activity and the frequency of intimate contacts. Sperm is expelled from the urethra during ejaculation and its advancement contributes to the presence of lubrication. After ejaculation the erection weakens and disappears under normal conditions.
- Smeg is constantly secreted and accumulated in the wrinkles that cover the glans of the penis, so its small amount contains all the secretions - lubricant, urine and male sperm. It is a fatty substance with a whitish tinge, quite thick and dense in appearance. Smegma excretion is enhanced by wearing tight underwear, during infrequent water procedures, by feeding errors. It is the habitat and reproduction of bacteria, so it should be removed regularly. By following personal hygiene, smegma is almost invisible and does not cause discomfort to men. When erected, it enters the lubricant and sperm, changing their color and consistency.
Under normal conditions, all discharges during an erection are physiological in nature, do not cause discomfort and do not cause concern in men about appearance, color, smell and quantity. Problems arise when structures with atypical characteristics begin to separate.
A person can independently assess the degree of correspondence between ejaculation and erection during arousal. The main evaluation criteria are the absence of sharp unpleasant odors and impurities, transparent or whitish tint, moderate density.
With small deviations from the norm, it should also be borne in mind that the nature of normal discharge depends on the frequency of sexual intercourse, with infrequent connections, the amount of secretion increases. The norms of the amount of fluid released depend on the degree of excitation and are also determined by individual characteristics.
The pungent odor of an erection discharge does not always indicate disease. Eating salty, smoked, spicy foods can cause changes. The presence of bad habits in men reduces the amount of fluid released during erection, as well as worsens biochemical and biological parameters.
Adolescent parents should prepare future men to begin night erections and ejaculation at this age, 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 a man aroused is different. The physiology of the body is greatly influenced. Everyone knows their size if they take care of themselves regularly. But if the amount and nature of mucus changes, it is important to visit a doctor. Once you know the cause in a timely manner, you can really avoid problems. In most cases, such changes indicate pathology, although there are exceptions.
If a man has not had sex for a long time, the discharge during an erection increases significantly. In addition, they become thicker than usual. And it gets a little dark. In this case, it is important not to have a yellow tinge and blood elements. The norm of male secrecy during arousal should meet the following characteristics:
- Transparent watery color;
- Without pronounced unpleasant odor;
- Medium density.
It is important to note that such discharge from men is influenced by lifestyle and physical ailments. If a gentleman refrains from intimacy with a woman for a long time, it will certainly affect the selection. Bad habits and dietary habits are also risk factors. Constant stress and emotional breakdown lead to weakening of the immune system and weakness of the body.
Sometimes the 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 be a frequent occurrence.
A natural reaction to the lack of intimate hygiene is the appearance of smegma. This type of discharge occurs in the folds of skin near the head of the male penis. Smegma usually causes inflammation or infections.
Why mucus is produced
Under normal conditions, discharge during erection in men is associated with the formation and secretion of pre-ejaculate - a small amount of clear viscous fluid. It 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 is by nature the process of fertilization and certain conditions are required for the normal movement and maintenance of sperm cells. A transparent secret is allocated to create an optimal environment. A small amount of sperm contains pre-ejaculate, which should be considered to prevent unplanned pregnancy.
Mucus is secreted during an erection during pre-games with a partner, with spontaneous arousal at night and in the morning, and masturbation. The second purpose of ejaculation is to lubricate the urethral mucosa to facilitate the secretion and passage of sperm so that the ejaculation process is not accompanied by unpleasant and painful sensations.
Thus, a small amount of moderately viscous and completely transparent mucus during erection is absolutely normal, indicating the proper functioning of the genital system and a good level of potency.
Functions of male lubricant
- Creating an alkaline reaction in the urethra. Urine is acidic. Like genital fluids, it also passes through the urethra. But an acidic environment is harmful to sperm. Therefore, before sexual intercourse, ejaculate is secreted into the urethra, which has an alkaline reaction.
- Creating an alkaline environment in the vagina. In men, discharge, which is observed during arousal, during sexual intercourse, enters the female genital tract. There, male lubrication provides the most favorable conditions for further passage of sperm.
- Facilitate the insertion of the penis into the vagina. Male discharge performs the same function as female lubricant. This allows you to prevent trauma to the mucous membrane of the genital tract during coitus.
Abnormal discharge
A man should be warned of the appearance of an unnatural type of discharge:
- Discoloration, green, yellow, dirty gray shades may indicate the presence of pathogenic bacterial flora;
- Tumors, gravel, the appearance of clots in the form of white flakes indicate the possible presence of sexually transmitted diseases;
- Blood in urine or semen is a bad sign and may indicate the presence of damage or cancer progression;
- Purulent impurities absolutely accurately indicate inflammatory processes in the genital system;
- Pain, burning, discomfort, unpleasant odor and itching are manifested by both skin lesions and infections, as well as lack of basic personal hygiene;
- Increased discomfort during urination is often associated with the development of a broad inflammatory process.
It is risky to independently search for the cause of a change in the composition of the discharge from the penis. Men should consult a doctor as soon as possible to make a thorough diagnosis and eliminate the source of the problem. It is forbidden to take medications, 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 what ejaculation is. The liquid must be:
- Completely transparent;
- Odorless;
- Free from pus and blood impurities.
If the discharge has appeared recently, or their number has increased sharply, it may indicate an inflammatory process in the genitals. Do not wait for other symptoms to appear - many sexually transmitted infections have a subclinical course without significant subjective signs. You should consult your doctor and get a smear from the urethra during 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 medicines in pharmacies 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 sexual intercourse ends with ejaculation in a woman's vagina. Indeed, some pathogens are found in the highest concentrations of sperm (e. g. , HIV). However, most microorganisms live in the male urethra and therefore can penetrate a woman’s vagina, even if sexual intercourse has not ended with ejaculation.
Discharge in men, when aroused, also contains cells of infectious agents. Primarily because they pass into the bacterial urethra. Second, the glands themselves may be involved in the inflammatory process. Liter glands are almost always grazed in gonorrhea. Cooper glands also often become targets of pathogenic microorganisms.
Conclusion
The presence of a normal discharge at the onset of an erection in men is a sign of health. It is important to understand the limits of the norm and seek medical help in a timely manner in case of alarming deviations. Under no circumstances should you do self-medication.
Is it possible to get pregnant?
You can not get pregnant from male lubrication. It does not contain sperm. Even if it contains a single sperm cell, it will not cause pregnancy. In order to conceive a baby, the biological fluid that a man secretes into the vagina must contain at least 40 million sperm.
The exception is the case when a man has recently had sexual intercourse. Sperm can then remain in her genital tract. It can enter the vagina with pre-ejaculation, which pushes sperm during the next sexual intercourse.
Disruption of orgasm is also dangerous for men if they practically do not experience pleasant sensations during ejaculation. In this case, the ejaculate may be confused with the ejaculate, leading to an unwanted pregnancy. However, the discharge in men, which is observed during his sexual arousal before ejaculation, is not dangerous in this respect.