Pre-ejaculate fluid or pre-seminal fluid 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 whites. During male arousal, fluid is secreted from Cooper's gland and the paraurethral gland of Littre. It contains prostate juice.
Cooper's glands - also known as bulbourethral glands - are about the size of a pea and are located below the prostate on either side of the urethra.
Littre's glands look like clusters and are located throughout the urethra, in more than 30 pieces. They continuously secrete fluid that lubricates the urethra. Its formation is enhanced during sexual arousal.
Every man has his own amount of lubrication. To clarify, we can draw an analogy with women: some need extra lubricant for sex, while others need their natural lubricant. The amount of secretion from the bulbourethral gland is determined by the levels of testosterone and dihydrotestosterone. With prostate adenoma, the concentration of dihydrotestosterone increases and, accordingly, the amount of fluid secreted in men increases when excited, although the composition is not normal.
The composition of pre-seminal fluid is somewhat similar to that of sperm. It contains a lot of sialoproteins, enzymes, aminosaccharides, in addition, alkaline reactions also occur in it.
The purpose of excretion during arousal in men (before ejaculation) is to lubricate the head, facilitate the entry of the penis into the vagina, and prepare the urethral canal for semen to pass through and nourish. sperm with useful substances. It also neutralizes bacteria, urine residue, alkalizes the penile and vaginal environment, creating good conditions for germ cells.
At the time of production of pre-seminal fluid, 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 can appear before ejaculation and leave the urethra, depending on the stage of sexual intercourse we are talking about. The pre-ejaculatory phase begins near orgasm, as soon as the testicles are pulled forcefully toward the groin. The ducts through which sperm pass become pumps that pump sperm out of the epididymis, pushing them into the prostatic part of the urethra. There they wait for the onset of orgasm - the release of sperm. Sometimes they travel further along the urethra and mix with Cooper's gland secretions.
What happens is that sperm is retained in the previous ejaculation from the time of the previous ejaculation. Some men even suffer from spermatorrhea due to this cause – sperm incontinence. The cause is due to too high testosterone levels or strong medication use. Sperm can only be detected before ejaculation through analysis, since during arousal they are secreted unnoticed.
You can even get pregnant thanks to pre-seminal secretions - 20% out of 100. This possibility increases with repeated intercourse. Part of the new secretions in men when aroused can push trapped germ cells out of the urethral canal and bring them into the vagina.
15-20% of men have a little sperm in their previous ejaculation, so there is a high risk of pregnancy even if intercourse is interrupted.
Normal amount of mucus
The amount of pre-ejaculation is determined by the man's level of arousal. Accordingly, maximum concentration can only be achieved when there is strong sexual desire. The norm is 5 ml.
Some men do not produce lubricant at all, which reduces their ability to conceive. When stimulated, vaginal discharge in healthy men does not have a foul odor, clumps, or viscosity and is not accompanied by pain or discomfort.
The main function of the seed formation process is cleaning, so its composition can often change. During repeated sexual intercourse, before ejaculation or due to poor hygiene, the vagina can become cloudy. Premature ejaculation will return to its healthy state after a few days. If the disease is still not cured, you need to go to the clinic because this is a sure sign of the development of the disease.
Pre-ejaculation function
Lubricant during sex is very important because its special composition has the effect of disinfecting and removing acid after urination. This is the body's natural preparation to eliminate semen, which will pass through the prepared channel without any problems. The microflora in the female vagina is acidic to prevent various diseases. But the acidic environment is also detrimental to sperm, making them weaker and less effective. And premature ejaculation reduces acidity, when sperm is released, the female body is ready to receive it, ensuring conception.
Signs of an abnormal condition
When aroused, a guy secretes a liquid that is far from normal, has its own color, smell, composition, and is accompanied by a feeling of pain. Health problems are manifested by the appearance of urethral discharge, terrible odor, pain when excreting urine, excessive discharge, arbitrary formation of fluid without sexual desire, the presence ofpresence of additional impurities, changes in the structure of the secretion - too thin or thick. Each of these signs indicates a pathological process in the body that causes illness.
If the mucus secreted in men does not cause excitement, the following diseases should be mentioned:
- Bleeding - premature ejaculation with blood if the mucous membrane of the urethra is damaged.
- Sperm – sperm flows out randomly when orgasm is not reached because the muscle tone of the released granular ducts is too low. Pathology is caused by chronic inflammation.
- Urethral leukocytosis is the main phase of the inflammatory process when fluid is released into tissues and body cavities. The secretory phase occurs when the protective membrane of the urethra is damaged by heat, mechanical damage or exposure to viruses and chemicals over a long period of time.
- Mucus - contains fluid secreted by serous membranes, leukocytes and glandular secretions. This mucus often forms at night. The man noticed purulent discharge and yellow spots on his underwear after waking up. They appear if the urethra is affected by bacteria - chlamydia, ureamicoplasma or trichomonas.
- Purulent - contains many urethral epithelium, leukocytes, fluid from the serous membrane, mucus. This type of waste is very thick and has a terrible smell. Outwardly, they look like yellow or greenish drops and are a sure sign of gonococcal urethritis, which appears as a result of gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Mucus can be secreted in large and small quantities. Lubrication in small amounts is practically invisible. To identify it, you will have to press on the urethral opening, then fluid will appear. Usually it dries immediately, leaving a film on the membrane of the head of the penis. Due to its too viscous structure, the sponges of the urinary tract stick to each other.
Causes of painful discharge from hospital
The secretion of fluid when aroused in men is higher or lower than normal is due to sexually transmitted diseases, but the cause may not only be them.
- Venereal diseases. They occur due to unfavorable microflora deposited 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 according to the causative agent: bacteria (inguinal granulomatosis, chancroid, syphilis, lymphoma, chlamydia, gonorrhea, mycoplasmosis, ureaplasmosis), viruses (HIV, herpes, condyloma, papillomavirus, molluscum contagiosum), fungi (candida) and parasites (scabies; phthiriosis).
- Other reasons. The prostate gland performs a decisive function in the formation of sperm. Without secretion, semen has no function. If the prostate is inflamed, its production becomes more intense.
Men with chronic prostatitis notice large amounts of discharge from the urethral opening when aroused. This fluid is called prostatic secretion and is very similar to pre-ejaculation secretion.
Strong discharge during arousal in men can occur due to allergies, hypothermia, inflammatory processes, chemical or physical trauma.
Clear mucus may indicate recent probing. It is the body's protective response to micro-injuries to the mucous membrane. If a large amount of such discharge is observed, this is considered a sure sign of infertility.
To identify a specific pathology, visual assessment of the fluid is not enough. Here it is important to check its biological composition and this can only be done during a medical examination.
Can lubricants fertilize?
It has been experimentally proven that male lubricants contain little sperm so there is little chance of pregnancy if it is secreted during unprotected sex.
The chances of conceiving are especially high mid-cycle, when ovulation has passed and the cervix is still open. At other times, what is released in the male during arousal is not enough for fertilization. Without the nutritional environment of sperm, germ cells will quickly die in the vagina.
The possibility of conceiving is highest after having sex many times because the lubricant will contain quite a lot of sperm. If you don't want to have children, it's better to go to the bathroom a little before your next visit.
Can virgins get pregnant?
This is entirely possible, and we're not talking about a virgin birth. This condition is due to two conditions:
- individual characteristics of the structure of the hymen;
- sperm viability and speed;
- Is the girl ovulating at this time?
Even naked fondling can unexpectedly lead to pregnancy. This happens if the male lubricant gets on the girl's genitals. Sperm can enter the vagina and conception will occur. The risk is higher if the hymen is particularly elastic or damaged (trauma, equestrian sports).
Sometimes this is enough to connect the egg and sperm. Medical statistics demonstrate that it is not uncommon for women in labor to have an intact hymen.
Pre-cum color
Healthy lubricants for men are clear and colorless. The color and composition of the fluid changes due to the inflammatory process - cooperitis. If the discharge becomes cloudy with a yellowish or greenish tint, this indicates suspicious pathogen activity. If brown, this indicates inflammatory damage to blood vessels and bleeding.
Cooper's gland inflammation can be detected using a multi-cup urine sample. First you need to urinate into the first container, after massaging the gland, urinate into another container - at this stage secretions appear in the urine, which must be checked. After the second study, the prostate is massaged and urine is collected in a third bucket. For example, if the second box shows an increased leukocyte content, and in the first and third boxes they are normal, then this indicates isolated inflammation.
Obstruction of the glands can also occur due to stagnant secretions - after all, the urethral canal reaches 2-8 cm, inflammation occurs due to obstruction. In this case, massage and antibacterial therapy are indicated for treatment.
Diagnose
Urologists, after listening to the patient's complaints and collecting a history, will examine the genitals. In this case, specialists simultaneously remove prostate juice through rectal massage. Additional laboratory tests are needed:
- Blood analysis;
- Prostate secretion;
- Urine analysis;
- Sperm.
It is important to evaluate the discharge itself. To do this, they are subjected to microscopic examination. It is this method that allows you to determine the main source of the problem - bacteria, viruses, fungi.
Next, doctors turn to instrumental diagnosis:
- Ultrasound of pelvic organs, penis, scrotum;
- Dopplerography;
- X-ray;
- MRI;
- CT;
- Cystoscopy;
- Urethoscopy;
- Radiography.
If a tumor is detected during the examination, diagnosticians will perform a puncture.
How to reduce excitement
Sexual desire is difficult to hide if fluid leaks through your clothes. If a man secretes fluid in large quantities when aroused, then you need to follow some recommendations:
- have sex regularly - at least 2-3 times a week, this normalizes the secretion of the glands;
- consult with a urologist - sometimes excessive premature ejaculation indicates hormonal imbalance, inflammation and prostate adenoma;
- abandon tight underwear, in loose underwear the discharge will not be so noticeable;
- Avoid excitement in inappropriate situations – avoid visual and physical stimulation.
Preventive measures
In general, preventive measures depend on the correct attitude towards sexual intimacy and largely depend on the upbringing of the girl.
General recommendations to meet the following conditions:
- Have a good understanding of sex, be somewhat educated.
- Use only birth control methods that have been proven to be effective.
- Contraception must be chosen by a qualified gynecologist, and not by the caveman method - the puncture method.
- In unfortunate cases of unwanted pregnancy, ensuring the safety and legality of abortion procedures is completely related to the professional qualifications and skills of the doctor.
- Receive high-quality, professional advice, recommendations, and post-abortion medical care.
How to increase the amount of discharge before sex
What happens is that men secrete small amounts of lubricant when aroused. Increasing the amount of premature ejaculation is especially important for men who like to have sex without using a condom. Natural lubricants will improve gliding ability, eliminate damage and enhance fertility
How to do it:
- Increase the duration of foreplay. Sexual intercourse without adequate stimulation will lead to damage to the mucous membrane of the genital organs. High quality and prolonged foreplay stimulates strong fluid production in both women and men.
- Use dietary supplements or aphrodisiacs. Ginseng, hot mucilage and hornwort supplements are especially suitable. They increase arousal and increase the amount of premature ejaculate released.
- Minimize alcohol and tobacco, as toxins prevent the glands from working properly.
- To drink lots of water.
- Regularly perform pelvic floor strengthening exercises (squats, bridges, and Kegel exercises).
Testosterone helps increase secretion in men when excited. During menopause in men, this is the reason why the amount of premature ejaculation decreases. The synthesis process can be normalized with the help of synthetic and herbal testosterone boosters, but only under the close supervision of a doctor.
In most cases, biologically active substances (dietary supplements) help safely increase the amount of pre-ejaculate fluid and improve sperm quality.
The comparison table will help you choose the most reliable protection method:
| Protection method | Trust level, % |
| Condom | up to 96 |
| Male sterilization | 99, 9 |
| Intrauterine hormonal method | up to 97 |
| Oral contraceptives | up to 98 |
| hormone injections | up to 97 |
| Diaphragm | up to 95 |
| Intrauterine devices | up to 95 |
| Measure basal temperature | up to 70 |
| Calendar method | up to 70 |
| Interruption of sexual intercourse | up to 60 |
| Douche after sex | Up to 15 |
The couple chooses a suitable method individually. It is important to take into account your partner's health condition and habits.