Pre-ejaculatory or pre-seminal fluid makes it clear by its name what occurs before ejaculation during orgasm. Without knowing it, men may be scared of being discharged early, and women may be scared of becoming pregnant.
Knowing the nature of the formation and composition of the pre-ejaculate can bring harmony and calm to the relationship.
What is Precum?
In a man at the exit of the urethra in a state of sexual arousal, pre-seminal or Cooper's fluid is formed. It looks like a transparent viscous drop with no color. Eliminated during intercourse or foreplay.
The Cooperian (Bulbourethral) glands are the main source of pre-seminal fluid. Littre's glands serve as an additional site for the formation of seeds.
Educational mechanism
The bulbourethral or Cooper glands, which are located in the muscles of the perineum at the base of the penis, provide natural male lubrication. The littre glands, located within the urethra from the bladder to the outer opening, can also perform the function of creating lubricant on the penis. They secrete a slimy, alkaline fluid and increase the volume of pre-ejaculate produced by Cooper's glands.
When sexual arousal is achieved, the pelvic muscles contract, block the urinary canal and prevent urination during sexual intercourse. At this point, Cooper and Littre's glands begin to secrete male lubricant.
Depending on the physiological characteristics of each man, the amount of pre-semen varies and is usually between two drops and 5 ml. In certain circumstances, the amount of discharge may be greater.
structure
Pre-ejaculatory fluid is released when a man's genitals are highly aroused. Pre-seed is alkaline and contains a number of chemicals.
The structure of the pre-ejaculate is a colloidal, gel-like mass, consisting of:
- Water:
- a range of enzymes and glycopolysaccharides:
- Ions of potassium, calcium, sodium and some magnesium.
Spermatozoa in the pre-seminal fluid can accidentally appear if they get into them after previous sexual intercourse or masturbation.
Functions
A man's urethra, like a woman's vagina, has an acidic environment that kills sperm. Pre-seed substance neutralizes acidity and creates a favorable environment for the seed.
Pre-ejaculation fluid has other useful functions:
- is a lubricant for painless insertion of the penis into the vagina, which makes it easier to carry out friction during the procedure.
- facilitates the movement of the ejaculate along the canal of the genital organ and moisturizes it,
- frees the urethra from the remains of previous ejaculation and urine,
- protects the seminal fluid from damage.
Pre-cum and pregnancy
A fertilization of the egg from the pre-ejaculation fluid is not possible. There are no sperm in the pre-cum before ejaculation, but the likelihood of them getting into the lubricant remains after a previous orgasm, especially a recent one.
Pregnancy can occur if:
- Semen gets into Cooper's fluid,
- the seed is in a high degree of activity,
- Sexual intercourse occurs at the most favorable time for conception in a woman.
Sperm live for a few seconds in an unfavorable environment, but the strongest survive in the canal of the male genital organ or on the surface of the head until the next unprotected sexual intercourse.
Does it contain semen?
There is no semen in the pre-seminal liquid. You don't fall into the moment of formation. Seeds and pre-seeds are produced by various unrelated organs. The lubricant is released by the man before ejaculation.
The likelihood of viable sperm entering the precum from outside remains after unprotected intercourse or masturbation lately.
The practice of interrupted traffic
The superstition about the ability of the male natural lubricant to fertilize an egg may be due to the appearance of a pregnancy in which interrupted sexual intercourse was used as a method of contraception. To avoid conception using this method, the man removes the penis from the vagina before ejaculating. However, if, in a state of severe overexcitation, he has not succeeded in pulling his organ out before ejaculation begins, fertilization of the egg with only a small amount of the first sperm ejection is quite possible.
Unprotected sex during the practice of interrupted intercourse offers a woman the opportunity to get pregnant with repeated ejaculation by a man, if the sperm from the previous ejaculation can enter the egg with the released lubricant.
When precum gets into the vagina
Due to the fact that one of the purposes of the pre-seminal fluid is to facilitate the introduction of the male genital organ into the female and to lubricate it during the friction, it is natural for it to get into the vagina.
If partners plan to conceive, such a grease blow will only help. Otherwise, the precautionary measures for unprotected traffic must be observed or the use of contraceptives must be switched to.
Foremost analyzes
Due to cases of pregnancy when using the interruption of action as a method of contraception, there was a misunderstanding about the content of ejaculate in a man's natural lubricant. The assumption has found a place in a number of articles in the medical literature, some university teachers presenting false information to students.
To establish the truth, a pre-seed analysis experiment was carried out by volunteer project participants in Israel. The pre-ejaculate was taken by perfectly healthy men who had problems with the genitourinary system of different ages. No seeds were found in any of the samples.
The test liquid contains water, enzymes, minerals, especially sodium, in gel form. Thanks to sodium, the pre-seed reacts alkaline.
To conduct analyzes and studies using Cooper fluid, you need to contact a specialist if abnormalities and pathologies are found.
Possible pathologies
Excretion of pre-ejaculate in men in a state of sexual arousal is the norm. Changes in this area of the body's vital functions should be of concern.
The reason for visiting a specialist can be:
- the appearance of a gray, green or yellow tint to the color of the preseed,
- the appearance of blood
- Change in density to a quark state,
- the smell of mold.
A sign of pathology can be the release of a colorless liquid without an erection, which is caused by streptococci, staphylococci or E. coli.
In violations of the reproductive functions of a person, there are:
- Pain in the lower abdomen,
- frequent urination and cramps at the same time,
- Temperature rise,
- Hyperemia of the skin areas,
- purulent discharge from the urethra without sexual arousal.
If cheesy spots appear in the foreground, it can mean an inflammatory disease, candidiasis. You need to consult a doctor.
There are cases when, with the slightest excitement, a specialist is asked about the allocation of a large amount of pre-cum. This gives the man discomfort, the discharge can become noticeable to others. Such a failure is treatable, and after the examination, the andrologist will prescribe therapy.