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, since there is a threat to health.
Discharge in men when excited
Discharge during arousal in men is called pre-ejaculate. It protrudes from the opening of the urethra at the moment when the guy gets excited. The pre-semen is secreted by the bulbourethral glands and the Littre glands, which are located throughout the entire section of the canal, from the external opening to the neck of the bladder.
Discharges during arousal in men perform the following functions::
- ensure free passage of seminal fluid through the urethra;
- destroy bacteria;
- moisturize and suppress the acidic environment in the urethra.
Pre-semen can also act as a lubricant during intercourse, but in most cases the amount released will not be enough for this. Pre-ejaculate is one of the components of semen. It enters the seminal fluid during ejaculation and mixes with the semen, which helps protect sperm from the acidic environment of a woman’s vagina.
Healthy discharge in men when aroused
Normal amount of mucus
The volume of pre-ejaculate directly depends on the guy’s degree of arousal. Maximum concentration is achieved with strong sexual desire.The normal amount of liquid is 5 ml.
Some representatives of the stronger sex are physiologically unable to secrete lubricant. The absence of pre-ejaculation during an erection reduces the ability to conceive.
Healthy pre-ejaculate has the following characteristics:
- no odor;
- transparency;
- viscosity;
- absence of lumps or inclusions;
- does not cause unpleasant or painful sensations.
Pre-seed performs cleansing functions, so its consistency can change. A man may experience clouding of the lubricant with repeated sexual intercourse, lack of hygiene, or before ejaculation. She 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 mucus discharge in men differs from healthy ones in color, smell and consistency. They are almost always accompanied by unpleasant sensations.
Symptoms indicating 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 lubrication without sexual arousal;
- presence of third-party inclusions;
- change in consistency to too thick or liquid.
These signs are characteristic of pathological processes indicating the development of diseases.
Unhealthy discharge in men is divided into types:
| Type | Description |
|---|---|
| Spermatorrhoea | Random leakage of sperm without achieving orgasm. The cause of the process is decreased muscle tone of the vas deferens. Pathology develops due to chronic inflammation |
| Hematorrhea | Discharge of lubricant mixed with blood. Appears with injuries to the urethral mucosa |
| 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 gland secretions. This mucus is characterized by active formation at night. A man notices pus discharge in the morning, and yellow spots can be found on his underwear. Mucopurulent discharge appears when the urethra is damaged by bacteria: trichomonas, ureamicoplasma, chlamydia |
| Purulent | They include a large number of leukocytes, urethral epithelium, mucus and serous fluid. They have a thick consistency and an unpleasant odor. They appear in the form of drops with a yellow or greenish tint. Evidence of the development of gonococcal urethritis, which is formed against the background of chlamydia and gonorrhea |
The volume of mucus released can be either copious 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, forming a film on the membrane of the head of the penis. The viscous consistency causes the sponges of the urethra to stick together.
Causes of pathological discharge
The secretion of lubrication that differs from the norm is in most cases due to sexually transmitted diseases, but there are a number of other conditions.
If pathological discharge appears with unpleasant symptoms, one should suspect the development of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Such diseases develop under the influence of unfavorable microflora, which settles on the mucous membrane of the urethra, external areas and cavities of the genital organs, and in the glands.
Classification of STDs:
| Pathogen | Diseases |
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| Viruses |
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| Parasites |
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The prostate gland plays a key role in the formation of sperm. 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 that when aroused, a copious amount of lubricant comes out of the urethral opening. This is a prostate secretion that has a fairly high similarity to pre-ejaculate.
Excessive discharge during excitement may appear with the development of the following conditions:
- inflammatory processes;
- allergy;
- hypothermia;
- physical or chemical injuries.
The appearance of clear mucus from the urethra can be observed after probing. This fluid is formed as a protective reaction of the body to the resulting microtraumas on the surface of the mucous membrane.
A copious amount of clear discharge during ejaculation may indicate the development of infertility.
To diagnose pathologies, not only the visual nature of the liquid is taken into account, but also its biological composition. The man needs to see a doctor for examination.
Pathological discharge due to STDs
Can lubricant fertilize?
It is a proven medical fact that male lubricant contains a small amount of sperm. There is a small chance of getting pregnant if you leak pre-ejaculate during unprotected sex.
The greatest chance of conception in this case occurs in the middle of the cycle, when the woman has ovulated and the cervix is open. In other situations, the concentration of male germ cells in the pre-semen will not be enough. They will quickly die in the vagina, outside the nutrient medium of sperm.
The likelihood of conception is much higher with repeated sexual contact, when the lubricant contains a fairly large number of sperm.
To prevent unwanted pregnancy, a man is advised to urinate to wash away any remaining semen.