When the penis is in a state of arousal, a small amount of fluid is released from the urethra. This is a normal phenomenon that occurs in almost all healthy men. As diseases develop, the consistency and volume of the lubricant changes. There is an unpleasant odor, pain or burning sensation when urinating or having an erection. Such a clinical picture requires special attention from a person, as there is a threat to health.
Discharge in men when excited
The discharge during arousal in men is called pre-ejaculate. It protrudes from the opening of the urethra at the moment the guy becomes aroused. The precum is secreted by the bulbourethral glands and Littre's glands, which are located throughout the entire section of the canal from the external opening to the bladder neck.
Discharges during arousal perform the following functions in men::
- ensure free passage of seminal fluid through the urethra;
- destroy bacteria;
- moisten and suppress the acidic environment in the urethra.
Pre-cum can also serve as a lubricant during sexual intercourse, but in most cases the amount released is not enough. Pre-ejaculate is one of the components of semen. It enters seminal fluid during ejaculation and mixes with semen, helping to protect sperm from the acidic environment of a woman's vagina.
Healthy discharge in men when aroused
Normal amount of mucus
The amount of pre-ejaculate directly depends on the man's level of arousal. Maximum concentration is achieved through strong sexual desire.The normal amount of fluid is 5 ml.
Some representatives of the stronger sex are physiologically incapable of secreting lubricants. The absence of pre-ejaculation during an erection reduces the ability to conceive.
A healthy pre-ejaculate has the following characteristics:
- no smell;
- Transparency;
- Viscosity;
- absence of lumps or inclusions;
- does not cause unpleasant or painful sensations.
Pre-Seed performs cleaning functions, so its consistency can change. A man may experience clouding of the lubricant during repeated sexual intercourse, poor hygiene, or before ejaculation. It will return to normal in 1-2 days. Otherwise, the development of a pathogenic process should be suspected.
Signs of deviation from the norm
Pathological mucous discharge in men differs from healthy in color, smell and consistency. They are almost always accompanied by unpleasant sensations.
Symptoms indicating a deviation of the lubricant from the norm:
- the appearance of fluid from the urethra during the day;
- the appearance of an unpleasant odor;
- pain when urinating;
- Formation of excessive amounts of mucus;
- voluntary release of lubricant without sexual arousal;
- presence of third party inclusions;
- Change in consistency too thick or runny.
These signs are characteristic of pathological processes that indicate the development of diseases.
Unhealthy discharge in men is divided into the following types:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| spermatorrhea | Accidental release of sperm without reaching orgasm. The cause of the process is reduced muscle tone of the vas deferens. The pathology develops due to chronic inflammation |
| Hematorrhea | Leakage of lubricant mixed with blood. Occurs when the urethral mucosa is injured |
| Leukocytic urethrorrhea | The exudative phase of the inflammatory process resulting from thermal, mechanical, chemical or viral damage to the urethral mucosa |
| Mucopurulent | They consist of a small number of leukocytes, serous fluid and glandular secretions. This mucus is characterized by active formation at night. A man notices discharge of pus in the morning and yellow spots are found on his underwear. Mucopurulent discharge occurs when the urethra is damaged by bacteria: Trichomonas, Uramicoplasma, Chlamydia |
| Purulent | These include large numbers of leukocytes, urethral epithelium, mucus and serous fluid. They have a thick consistency and an unpleasant smell. They appear in the form of drops with a yellow or greenish tint. Evidence of the development of gonococcal urethritis, which arises against the background of chlamydia and gonorrhea |
The amount of mucus released can be either abundant or small. It can be quite difficult to notice poor lubrication. To do this, you have to press on the urethra so that fluid comes out of the opening. It dries quickly and forms a film on the membrane of the head of the penis. The viscous consistency causes the sponges in the urethra to stick together.
Causes of pathological discharge
In most cases, lubricant secretion that deviates from the norm is due to sexually transmitted diseases, but there are a number of other diseases.
If pathological discharge appears with unpleasant symptoms, one should suspect the development of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Such diseases arise under the influence of unfavorable microflora, which settles on the mucous membrane of the urethra, the external areas and cavities of the genital organs, as well as in the glands.
Classification of sexually transmitted diseases:
| pathogen | Diseases |
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The prostate plays a key role in sperm production. It produces a secretion without which the seminal fluid loses its functionality. When the prostate becomes inflamed, its production increases.
Men suffering from chronic prostatitis may observe copious amounts of lubricant leaking from the urethral opening when excited. This is a prostate secretion that is quite similar to pre-ejaculate.
Excessive discharge during excitement may occur with the development of the following conditions:
- inflammatory processes;
- Allergy;
- hypothermia;
- physical or chemical injuries.
After probing, the appearance of clear mucus from the urethra can be observed. This fluid is created as the body's protective reaction to the resulting microtraumas on the surface of the mucous membrane.
An abundant amount of clear discharge during ejaculation may indicate the development of infertility.
When diagnosing pathologies, not only the visual nature of the fluid is taken into account, but also its biological composition. The man needs to see a doctor for an examination.
Pathological discharge due to sexually transmitted diseases
Can lubricant fertilize?
It is a proven medical fact that male lube contains a small amount of semen. The likelihood of becoming pregnant is low if some leakage occurs before ejaculation during unprotected sex.
The greatest likelihood of conception in this case is in the middle of the cycle, when the woman is ovulating and the cervix is open. In other situations, the concentration of male germ cells in the pre-cum is not sufficient. They die quickly in the vagina, outside the sperm's breeding medium.
The likelihood of conception is much higher with repeated sexual contact if the lubricant contains a relatively large number of sperm.
To prevent an unwanted pregnancy, a man is advised to urinate to wash away the remaining sperm.