Discharge from a man's genital organ can tell about his male health, the presence of diseases of the genitourinary system. Often, discharge is the only or one of the symptoms of a serious illness, so you need to be very careful about them, observe changes in color, smell, consistency, and so on.
Discharge from the male genital organ refers to all discharge from the urethra, sebaceous and skin glands, prostate ducts and ejaculatory ducts.
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 other organ of the genitourinary system.
Urethrorrhea
In most cases, clear discharge in men is libidinal or physiological urethrorhea. This is the secret of the transparent color that is 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 passing the sperm.
The amount of excreted urethrorrhea can be insignificant 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 excreted along with urethrorhea, which will change its color.
It is worth noting that in the case when 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 glands located on the foreskin. The purpose of the secret is to reduce friction between the glans penis and the foreskin. Smegma stands out constantly. During puberty, it may be more, by 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 odor appears.
Sperm
Sperm refers to the physiological secretions from the male genital organ. Usually sperm is a mixture of the secretions of the gonads and sperm, secreted during sexual intercourse or masturbation.
Although men are also faced with involuntary sperm 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 discharge also includes urine, which can be clear, yellow or light brown in color, and prostate secretions. The specific smell of sperm will help to 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 may be the first symptom of prostatitis or cancer.
Discharge upon excitement 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 paired 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. It is there that they secrete their secret during sexual arousal. This is due to the contraction of the muscles in the perineum.
- Littre's glands. Small glands located throughout the urethra. Available in both men and women. Designed to moisturize 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 upon arousal. It depends on a number of 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 representatives of the stronger sex, up to 5 ml of pre-ejaculate may be observed during a short period of time preceding coitus.
An erection is accompanied by the release of mucous pre-ejaculate, directly by the ejection of sperm, and also in the secretions there may be a small amount of constantly produced secretion produced by the gland next to the glans penis, 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 viscosity in 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 is present before the onset of intimacy, the stronger the erection and the brighter the sensation 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. Normally, the color is from white to milky shades, 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 during ejaculation from the urethra, and its advance 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 penis, so a small amount of it 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 intensifies when wearing tight underwear, rare water procedures, with errors in nutrition. It is a habitat and reproduction of bacteria, therefore it must be removed 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 their color and consistency.
Under normal conditions, all erection discharge is physiological in nature, does not cause inconvenience and does not cause concern in men about 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 of the discharge during arousal and the occurrence of an erection. The main evaluation criteria are the absence of a sharp unpleasant odor and impurities, transparent or whitish shades, moderate density.
With minor 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 arousal, and are also determined by individual characteristics.
The spicy smell of erection discharge does not always indicate a disease. Eating salty, smoked, 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 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, should not cause anxiety or fear, and has nothing to do with the guy's forbidden actions.
The volume of fluid that should be released in an excited state of a man is different. The physiology of the body affects a lot. Everyone knows their measure if they regularly take care of themselves. But if there is a change in the amount and nature of mucus, it is important to see a doctor. Having found out the reason in a timely manner, you can really avoid problems. 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. In addition, they become thicker than usual. And it looks a little dimmer. In this case, it is important that there is no yellow tint and blood elements. The norm of a man's secret during arousal should correspond to the following characteristics:
- transparent watery color;
- without a pronounced unpleasant odor;
- medium density.
It is important to consider that such male discharge is influenced by lifestyle and physical diseases. If a gentleman abstains from intimacy with a woman for a long time, this will certainly affect the selection. Bad habits and dietary habits are also risk factors. Constant stress and emotional breakdowns lead to a weakening of the immune system and weakness in the body.
Sometimes discharge from the penis with strong arousal leads to bowel movements. From the 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 folds of skin near the head of a man's penis. Usually smegma leads to inflammation or infections.
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 laid down the purpose of sexual intercourse is the process of fertilization, and certain conditions are required for the normal movement and maintenance of the sperm cells. It is to create an optimal environment that a transparent secret is allocated. A small amount of sperm is contained in the pre-ejaculate, which should be considered to prevent an unplanned pregnancy.
The secretion of mucus occurs during erection during foreplay with a partner, with spontaneous night and morning excitement and masturbation. The second purpose of pre-ejaculate is to lubricate the mucous membrane of the urethra to facilitate the release and passage of sperm, so that the process of ejaculation is not accompanied by unpleasant and painful sensations.
Thus, discharge during an erection of a small amount of moderately viscous and completely transparent mucus is absolutely normal, indicating the correct functioning of the genitourinary system and a good level of potency.
Functions of 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 detrimental to sperm. Therefore, before intercourse, pre-ejaculate 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. Male discharge serves the same function as female lubricant. It allows you to avoid trauma to the mucous membrane of the genital tract during coitus.
Pathological discharge
A man should be alerted by the appearance of an unnatural type of discharge:
- color change, the formation of green, yellow, dirty gray shades 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;
- blood in urine or semen is a bad sign and may indicate the presence of injury or the progression of cancer;
- impurities of pus absolutely accurately indicate inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system;
- pain, burning, discomfort, unpleasant odor and itching are detected both with skin lesions and infections, and with non-observance 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 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 medications, especially from the group of antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs, to eliminate symptoms.
What if there is too much discharge?
First of all, you should make sure that this is exactly the pre-ejaculate. The liquid must be:
- completely transparent;
- odorless;
- devoid of impurities of pus and blood.
If the discharge has appeared recently, or their 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 smear from the urethra for sexually transmitted infections.
There are also herbal preparations that exhibit similar activity against the 5-alpha reductase enzyme. The most commonly used extract of the dwarf palm tree. The pharmacy has many products containing 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. 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. 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 targeted by pathogenic microorganisms.
Conclusion
The presence of normal discharge during the onset of an 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, 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 single sperm cells are present in it, this will not cause 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 intercourse. Then some sperm may remain in his genital tract. She is able to enter the vagina along with pre-ejaculate, which pushes sperm during the next intercourse.
It is also dangerous for a man to disrupt orgasm if he practically does not experience pleasant sensations during ejaculation. In this case, pre-ejaculate can be confused with ejaculate, resulting in an 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.