Discharge from the genital organ of a man 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 it is necessary to pay close attention, observe the changes in color, smell, texture, and so on.
Discharge from the male genital organ refers to all discharge from the urethra, sebaceous and skin glands, prostate ducts, and ejaculatory duct.
Depending on the nature of their occurrence, 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 another organ of the genitourinary system.
urethrorrhea
In most cases, the clear discharge in men is the libidinal or physiological urethra. This is the secret of the transparent color that is secreted by the urethral glands. The secret flows from the urethra, usually at the moment of arousal. The purpose of the secretion is to lubricate the ducts before passing the sperm.
The amount of urethrorrhea excreted can 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 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 has become larger than usual, it is necessary to consult a doctor, since such a phenomenon may indicate the development of the disease.
Smegma
Smegma, also called preputial lubricant, is secreted by the glands located on the foreskin. The purpose of the secret is to reduce the friction between the glans penis and the foreskin. Smegma constantly stands out. During puberty, it may be more, with 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 washed off.
From this, it changes color from white-transparent to yellow or green. An unpleasant smell appears.
Semen
Sperm refers to the physiological secretions of the male genital organ. Semen is usually a mixture of the secretions of the gonads and sperm, secreted during intercourse or masturbation.
Although men also face involuntary semen secretion, which is called wet dreams. Most often they 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 secretions also include urine, which can be light, yellow, or tan in color, and secretions from the prostate. The specific odor of the sperm will help distinguish the prostatorhea.
The discharge is thick and whitish.
Changes in the amount of discharge, its color and smell, as well as the appearance of turbidity or mucus can be the first symptom of prostatitis or cancer.
Discharge after arousal in men is secreted by the sex glands.
- Cooper's glands. They are located above the bulb of the spongy body of a man's penis. This is a coupled organ with a spherical shape. It is impossible to palpate (feel) these glands, unless they are inflamed and enlarged. Cooper's glands have excretory ducts that open into the urethra. This is where they secrete their secret during sexual arousal. This is due to the contraction of the muscles of the perineum.
- Littre's glands. Small glands located throughout the urethra. Available for 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 release a different volume of liquid upon arousal. It depends on a number of factors:
- activity of the sex glands;
- the age of man;
- the degree of sexual arousal;
- duration of sexual arousal;
- the length of abstinence before planned sexual intercourse.
Some men have no discharge when aroused. In other members of the stronger sex, up to 5 ml of precum may be observed during a short period of time preceding coitus.
The erection is accompanied by the release of pre-ejaculated mucus, directly from the expulsion of spermatozoa, and even in the secretions there may be a small amount of secretion produced constantly produced by the gland next to the glans, smegma.
Physiological norms are determined by the nature and amount of discharge, their 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 viscous consistency. Its discharge is not accompanied by pain, does not cause discomfort and does not interfere with intercourse. The amount of jelly-like mucus directly depends 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.
- Semen 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 ranges from white to milky shades, the consistency is moderately viscous and has a specific smell. 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 during ejaculation from the urethra and its 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 covering the glans, so a small amount is contained in all secretions: lubricant, urine and sperm of a man. It is a fatty substance with a whitish tint, quite dense and dense in appearance. The release of smegma is intensified when wearing tight underwear, rare water procedures, with errors in nutrition. It is a habitat and reproduction of bacteria, so it must be removed regularly. Subject to personal hygiene, smegma is almost invisible and does not cause a man discomfort. When erect, it enters the lubricant and semen, changing their color and texture.
Under normal conditions, all losses during erection are physiological in nature, do not cause inconvenience and do not cause concern in men for the 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 discharge during arousal and the occurrence of an erection. The main evaluation criteria are the absence of a strong unpleasant odor and impurities, transparent or whitish shades, moderate density.
With slight deviations from the norm, it should also be taken into account that the nature of normal discharge depends on the frequency of sexual intercourse, with rare connections, the amount of secretion increases. The norms for the amount of fluid released depend on the degree of excitation, and are also determined by individual characteristics.
The spicy 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 the biochemical and biological indicators.
Parents of adolescents should prepare future men for the fact that at this age, nocturnal erections and emissions will begin, which will be accompanied by secretions. This is normal, it shouldn't cause any anxiety or fear, and it has nothing to do with the boy's forbidden actions.
The volume of fluid that should be released in a man's excited state is different. The physiology of the body affects a lot. Everyone knows their size if they regularly take care of themselves. But if there is a change in the amount and nature of the mucus, it is important to see a doctor. Having found out 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 erection increases significantly. In addition, they become thicker than usual. And it looks a little dimmer. In this case, it is important that there are no yellow shades and elements of the blood. The norm of a man's secret during arousal should correspond to the following characteristics:
- transparent aqueous color;
- without a pronounced unpleasant odor;
- medium density.
It is important to consider that such male discharge is affected by lifestyle and physical diseases. If a gentleman refrains from intimacy 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 lead to a weakening of the immune system and weakness of 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 be a frequent occurrence.
A natural reaction to non-observance of intimate hygiene is the appearance of smegma. This special type of discharge occurs in the skin folds near the head of a man's penis. Smegma usually leads to inflammation or infection.
Why mucus is formed
Under normal conditions, 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 has established that the purpose of sexual intercourse is the fertilization process and certain conditions are necessary for the normal movement and maintenance of spermatozoa. It is to create the optimal environment that a transparent secret is assigned. A small amount of semen is contained in the pre-ejaculate, which should be considered to prevent an unplanned pregnancy.
Mucus secretion occurs during an erection during foreplay with a partner, with spontaneous night and morning arousal and masturbation. The second purpose of the pre-ejaculate 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 erection of a small amount of moderately viscous and completely transparent mucus is absolutely normal, indicating the proper functioning of the genitourinary system and a good level of potency.
Functions of the male lubricant
- 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 sexual intercourse, the pre-ejaculate is secreted into the urethra, which has an alkaline reaction.
- Creating 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 drain performs 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 should be alerted to the appearance of an unnatural type of discharge:
- change in color, the formation of dirty green, yellow, gray shades may indicate the presence of pathogenic bacterial flora;
- lumps, sand, the appearance of lumps in the form of white flakes indicates the possible presence of sexually transmitted diseases;
- blood in the urine or semen is a bad sign and may indicate the presence of lesions or the progression of cancer;
- pus impurities absolutely 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-compliance with basic personal hygiene;
- increased discomfort when urinating is often associated with the development of a large inflammatory process.
It is risky to search for the cause of the change in the composition of the discharge from the penis on your own. A man needs to see a doctor as soon as possible to conduct 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 symptoms.
What if there is too much drain?
First of all, you should make sure that this is exactly the pre-ejaculate. The liquid must be:
- completely transparent;
- odorless;
- free from impurities of pus and blood.
If the discharge appeared recently or their number has increased significantly 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, without significant subjective signs. You should see a doctor and take 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 extract of the dwarf palm. There are many drugs in the pharmacy that contain this component.
Can you catch 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 ended with ejaculation in the woman's vagina. Indeed, some pathogens are found in the highest concentration in semen (for example, HIV). However, most microorganisms live in a man's urethra and therefore are able to penetrate a woman's vagina, even if intercourse did not end with ejaculation.
Discharge in men, when excited, also contains cells of infectious agents. First, because they pass through the bacterial urethra. Secondly, the glands themselves can be involved in the inflammatory process. Littre's glands are almost always affected by gonorrhea. Cooper's glands are also often targeted by pathogenic microorganisms.
Conclusion
The presence of normal discharge during the onset of erection in men is a kind of indicator of health. It is important to understand the boundaries of the norm and, in case of alarming deviations, to promptly consult a doctor. 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 there are single sperms, this will not cause pregnancy. To conceive a baby, the biological fluid that a man secretes into his vagina must contain at least 40 million sperm.
An exception is when a man has recently had sex. So some sperm may remain in his genital tract. He is able to enter the vagina along with the pre-ejaculate, which pushes the sperm during the next intercourse.
It is also dangerous for a man to stop orgasm if he practically does not experience pleasant sensations during ejaculation. In this case, pre-ejaculate can be confused with ejaculate, causing unwanted pregnancy. However, the discharge itself in men, which is observed during his sexual arousal before ejaculation, is not dangerous from this point of view.