Emptying the male genitalia can tell about a man’s health, the presence of diseases of the genitourinary system. Often, mucus is the only or one of the symptoms of a serious illness, so you should be very careful with them, pay attention to changes in color, smell, texture, and so on.
Emptying the male genitals means all the secretions from the urethra, sebaceous and skin glands, prostate and gastrointestinal tract.
Depending on the nature of their occurrence, they can be divided into physiological and pathological conditions.
The latter result from the development of infectious, inflammatory or other diseases of the prostate, bladder or other organs of the urinary system.
Urethrorrhea
In most cases, men have a clear discharge of libidinal or physiological urethralrhea. This is the secret to the transparent color secreted by the urethra. The secret flows from the urethra, usually during times of excitement. The purpose of secretion is to lubricate the ducts before the sperm is transferred.
The amount of urethrorrhea excreted 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, small amounts of sperm can be released along with the urethra, which changes color.
It is worth noting that in case the amount of discharge is higher than usual, a doctor should be consulted, as such a phenomenon may indicate the development of the disease.
Smegma
Smegma, also known as a preputial lubricant, is secreted by the glands in the foreskin. The secret is to reduce the friction between the penis and the foreskin. Smegma is constantly standing out. There may be more during puberty, less with old age.
Smegma is made up of fat and bacteria. It accumulates under the inner layer of the foreskin. If you follow the daily hygiene procedures, the secret can be easily washed away.
From this, its color changes from white-transparent to yellow or green. An unpleasant odor appears.
Semen
Sperm refers to physiological secretions from the male genitalia. Usually, sperm is a mixture of gonadal and sperm secretions that are secreted during sexual intercourse or masturbation.
Although men also face involuntary sperm selection, which is called wet dreams. They are most common in adolescent boys, puberty, or persistent abstinence.
Involuntary ejaculation occurs at night or in the morning as it is linked to testosterone production.
Natural male secretions also include urine, which can be clear, yellow or light brown in color, and prostate secretions. The specific scent of sperm helps to differentiate prostate rhey.
The secretions are thick and whitish.
Changes in the amount, color, and odor of mucus, as well as the appearance of turbidity or mucus, may be the first symptoms of prostatitis or cancer.
From men’s excitement, secretions are excreted by the gonads.
- Cooper's glands. These are located above the bulb of the spongy body of the male penis. It is a spherical double organ. These glands are impossible to feel (feel) unless they are inflamed and enlarged. Cooper’s glands have secretory channels that open into the urethra. There they hide their secrets during sexual arousal. This is due to the contraction of the muscles of the perineum.
- Littre's glands. Small glands throughout the urethra. Also available for men and women. It is designed to hydrate the urethra and maintain an alkaline reaction. Some men lack these glands, which is not a pathology as it does not significantly affect sexual and reproductive functions.
Different men release different amounts of fluid for excitement. It depends on a number of factors:
- gonadal activity;
- the age of the man;
- the degree of sexual arousal;
- duration of sexual arousal;
- the duration of abstinence before planned sexual intercourse.
There are men who have no discharge at all when they are aroused. In the other members of the stronger sex, up to 5 ml of precum can be observed in the short time before coexistence.
An erection is accompanied by the release of pre-mucosal ejaculation, directly with the rejection of sperm, and there may also be a small amount of continuously produced secretion in the secretions, which is produced by the gland in addition to the glans penis, the smegma.
Physiological norms are determined by the nature and amount of secretions, physical indicators, and the absence of painful and discomfort in the urethra and penis head.
- Ejaculation - colorless, transparent, practically odorless and of medium viscosity. Discharge is not accompanied by pain, discomfort or interference with intercourse. The amount of gel-like mucus depends directly on the degree of excitement, the more lubricant is present before the onset of intimacy, the stronger the erection and the lighter the feeling during orgasm.
- Sperm is a product produced by the gonads and usually begins to be emptied at the peak of excitement, with a full erection. Contains sperm, protein structures, biologically active substances. Usually the color is white and milky in hue, its texture is moderately viscous and it has a special scent. The amount depends largely on the nature of the man’s diet, the degree of sexual activity, and the frequency of intimate relationships. Sperm are ejected from the urethra during ejaculation and promote the presence of lubrication. After ejaculation, the erection weakens and disappears under normal conditions.
- Smegma is constantly excreted and accumulates in the folds that cover the glanis penis, so it is found in small amounts in all secretions - a lubricant, a urine and a sperm. It is a greasy substance with a whitish tinge, rather thick and dense in appearance. The release of smegma is intensified in the case of wearing tight underwear, rare water procedures, eating errors. Bacteria are a habitat and multiplier and should therefore be removed regularly. According to personal hygiene, the smegma is almost invisible and does not cause discomfort to the man. When it stands up, it enters the lubricant and sperm, changing their color and texture.
Under normal conditions, all secretions during an erection are physiological in nature, do not cause discomfort, and do not cause concern about the appearance, color, smell, and quantity of men. Problems arise when structures with atypical characteristics begin to stand out.
A man can independently assess the degree of correspondence between excitatory secretions and the incidence of an erection. The main evaluation criteria are the absence of sharp unpleasant odors and impurities, transparent or whitish shades, moderate density.
Minor deviations from the norm should also take into account that the nature of normal discharge depends on the frequency of sexual intercourse, in rare cases the amount of secretion increases. The norms for the amount of fluid released depend on the degree of excitement and are also determined by individual characteristics.
The spicy smell of erectile secretions does not always indicate disease. Consuming salty, smoked, spicy foods can make a difference. The presence of bad habits in a man reduces the amount of fluid released during an erection and also impairs biochemical and biological indicators.
Parents of adolescents should prepare future men for the fact that at this age, nocturnal erections and discharge begin, 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 released by a person in an excited state varies. The physiology of the body influences a lot. Everyone knows the extent if you take care of yourself regularly. But if the amount and nature of mucus changes, it is important to see a doctor. If you find out the cause in time, 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 secretion during an erection increases significantly. In addition, they become thicker than usual. And it looks a little fainter. In this case, it is important not to have a yellow tinge and blood cells. The norm of human secrecy during excitement must meet the following characteristics:
- transparent aqueous color;
- without a pronounced unpleasant odor;
- medium density.
It is important to note that such male secretions are affected by lifestyle and physical illness. If a gentleman abstains from intimacy with a woman for a long time, it will certainly influence the choice. Bad habits and eating habits are also risk factors. Constant stress and emotional collapses lead to a weakening of the immune system and weakness of the body.
Sometimes secretion from the penis with strong excitement leads to bowel movement. Physiologically, this is the norm. But the situation may not be common.
The 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 the male penis. Usually smegma leads to inflammation or infections.
Why mucus is formed
Under normal circumstances, when an erection occurs in men, secretion is associated with the formation and release of pre-ejaculation, a small amount of clear viscous fluid. This has nothing to do with premature ejaculation, and the purpose of the lubricant is to neutralize the acidic environment of the urethra and vagina.
The purpose of sexual intercourse is the process of fertilization, and certain conditions are required for the normal movement and maintenance of sperm. Assigning a transparent secret is creating the optimal environment. The preepulature contains a small amount of sperm, which should be taken into account to prevent unplanned pregnancies.
Mucus secretion during erection occurs during foreplay with a partner, with spontaneous night and morning arousal and masturbation. The second purpose of pre-ejaculation is to lubricate the urethral mucosa to facilitate the release and passage of sperm so that the ejaculation process is not accompanied by unpleasant and painful sensations.
Thus, during the construction of a small amount of moderately viscous and completely transparent mucus, the secretion is completely normal, which indicates the proper functioning of the urogenital system and good efficiency.
Functions of male lubricant
- Development of an alkaline reaction in the urethra. Urine is acidic. Like the genitals, it passes through the urethra. But the acidic environment is harmful to sperm. Therefore, before intercourse, the pre-ejaculate is secreted into the urethra, which has an alkaline reaction.
- Creating an alkaline environment in the vagina. In men, discharges seen during arousal and intercourse enter a woman's genitals. There, the lubrication of the males provides the most favorable conditions for the subsequent passage of sperm.
- Facilitate the insertion of the penis into the vagina. Male drainage has the same function as female lubricant. It allows you to avoid damage to the mucous membranes of the genitals during cohabitation.
Pathological discharge
One should be warned of the appearance of an unnatural secretion:
- color change, the formation of green, yellow, dirty shades of gray may indicate the presence of a pathogenic bacterial flora;
- the appearance of lumps, granules, blood clots 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 injury or cancer progression;
- pus impurities accurately indicate inflammatory processes in the genitourinary system;
- pain, burning, discomfort, unpleasant odor and itching are observed both in the case of skin lesions and infections and in the event of failure to observe basic personal hygiene;
- the increased discomfort often associated with the development of an extensive inflammatory process during urination.
It is risky to look alone for the reason for the change in the composition of the secretions from the penis. A man should see a doctor as soon as possible to make 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 medications, to relieve symptoms.
What if there is too much discharge?
First, make sure it’s exactly the pre-seeding. The fluid should be:
- completely transparent;
- odorless;
- free from pus and blood contaminants.
If secretions have recently appeared or their number has increased dramatically recently, this may indicate an inflammatory process in the genitals. Don’t wait for other symptoms to appear - many genital infections are subclinical without significant subjective signs. For sexually transmitted infections, a doctor should be consulted and a swab taken from the urethra.
There are also herbal preparations that show similar activity against the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase. The most commonly used extract of the dwarf palm tree. There are many medications in the pharmacy that contain this ingredient.
Can you get an infection?
There is an opinion that a man can only become infected with a sexually transmitted infection if the sexual intercourse ended with ejaculation in the woman’s vagina. In fact, some pathogens are found in the highest concentrations in sperm (such as HIV). However, most microorganisms live in a man’s urethra and are therefore able to penetrate a woman’s vagina, even if intercourse does not end with ejaculation.
In men, the discharge, if 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 involved in gonorrhea. Cooper's glands are also often targeted by pathogenic microorganisms.
Conclusion
The presence of normal discharge in men at the onset of an erection is a kind of health indicator. It is important to understand the limits of the norm and to consult a doctor in time in case of alarming deviations. Under no circumstances should you self-heal.
Is it possible to get pregnant?
You cannot get pregnant from a man's lubrication. Does not contain sperm. Even if it contains a single sperm, it does not cause pregnancy. To conceive a child, the biological fluid secreted by a man in the vagina must contain at least 40 million sperm.
An exception is when a man has recently had sex. Some sperm may then remain in the genitals. It is able to enter the vagina along with pre-ejaculation, which pushes the sperm during the next intercourse.
It is also dangerous for a man to disturb orgasm if he has virtually no feelings of pleasure during ejaculation. In this case, premature ejaculation can be confused with ejaculation, resulting in an unwanted pregnancy. However, the secretions themselves, which are observed in men during their sexual arousal before ejaculation, are not dangerous in this respect.