Pre-ejaculatory or pre-seminal fluid by its name makes it clear what appears before ejaculation during orgasm. Unknowingly, men may be frightened, considering the discharge premature, and women have a fear of becoming pregnant.
Knowledge of the nature of the formation and the composition of the pre-ejaculate will allow you to bring harmony and tranquility into the relationship.
What is precum
Pre-seminal or Cooper's fluid is formed in a man at the exit from the urethra in a state of sexual arousal, it looks like a transparent viscous drop without color. Excreted during intercourse or foreplay.
Cooper's (bulbourethral) glands are the main source of pre-seminal fluid. Littre's glands serve as an additional place of preseed formation.
Formation mechanism
The bulbourethral or cooper glands, located in the muscles of the perineum at the base of the penis, produce male natural lubrication. The Littre glands, located inside the urethra from the bladder to the external opening, can also perform the function of forming lubricant on the penis. They secrete a slimy, alkaline fluid, increasing the volume of pre-ejaculate produced by Cooper's glands.
Upon reaching sexual arousal, the pelvic muscles contract, blocking the urinary canal and preventing urination during intercourse. At this point, the glands of Cooper and Littre begin to secrete male lubricant.
Depending on the physiological characteristics of each man, the amount of pre-seed is different, normally it ranges from two drops to 5 ml. Under certain circumstances, the amount of discharge may be greater.
Structure
Pre-ejaculatory fluid is released when a man's genitals are in strong arousal. The 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 number of enzymes and glycopolysaccharides:
- ions of potassium, calcium, sodium and a little magnesium.
Spermatozoa in the pre-seminal fluid can be accidentally when they get into it after previous 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-ejaculatory fluid has other useful functions:
- is a lubricant for painless insertion of the penis into the vagina, facilitating the implementation of frictions during the act,
- facilitates the movement of ejaculate along the canal of the genital organ, moisturizing it,
- clears the urethra from the remnants of previous ejaculation and urine,
- protects seminal fluid from damage.
Pre-sperm and pregnancy
Fertilization of the egg from the pre-ejaculatory fluid is not possible. There are no sperm in the pre-sperm before ejaculation, but the likelihood of them getting into the lubricant remains after a previous orgasm, especially a recent one.
Pregnancy can occur if:
- sperm getting 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 cells live for a few seconds, being in an unfavorable environment, but the strongest manage to survive in the canal of the male genital organ or on the surface of the head until the next unprotected intercourse.
Does it contain sperm
There are no sperm in the pre-seminal fluid. They do not fall into it at the moment of formation. Seed and pre-seed are produced by various unrelated organs. The lubricant is released from the man before ejaculation.
The likelihood of a viable semen entering the precum from the outside remains after recent unprotected intercourse or masturbation.
The practice of interrupted intercourse
The superstition about the ability of male natural lubricant to fertilize an egg may have arisen from the emergence of pregnancy using interrupted intercourse as a method of contraception. In order to avoid conception with this method, the man removes the penis from the vagina before ejaculation. But if, in a state of strong overexcitation, he did not manage to pull out his organ before the start of ejaculation, then fertilization of the egg with even a small amount of the first sperm ejection is quite possible.
Unprotected sex during the practice of interrupted intercourse leaves the opportunity for a woman to become pregnant with the repeated ejaculation of a man, when the semen from the previous ejaculation can enter the egg with the released lubricant.
If precum enters the vagina
Based on the fact that one of the purposes of pre-seminal fluid is to facilitate the introduction of the male genital organ into the female and lubricate during frictions, it is natural that it enters the vagina.
If partners are planning to conceive, then such a hit of lubricant will only help. Otherwise, it is necessary to take precautions for unprotected intercourse or switch to the use of contraceptives.
Pre-semen analyzes
Due to cases of pregnancy when using interruption of the act as a method of contraception, a misconception has arisen about the content of ejaculate in the natural lubricant of a man. The assumption has found a place in a number of articles in the medical literature, some teachers in universities present incorrect information to students.
To determine the truth in Israel, an experiment was carried out with analyzes of the pre-seed of the volunteers of the project. Pre-ejaculate was taken from absolutely healthy men and having problems with the genitourinary system of different ages. No seed was found in any of the samples.
The test liquid contains water, enzymes, minerals, in particular sodium, in a gel form. It is thanks to sodium that the pre-seed has an alkaline reaction.
To carry out analyzes and studies of Cooper fluid, you must contact a specialist if abnormalities and pathologies are detected.
Possible pathologies
The release of precum in men in a state of sexual arousal is the norm. Changes in this area of the body's vital functions should cause concern.
The reason for visiting a specialist may be:
- the appearance in the color of the preseed of a gray, green or yellow tint,
- the appearance of blood
- change in density to a curd state,
- the smell of mold.
A sign of pathology can be the release of a colorless fluid without an erection, which is caused by streptococci, staphylococci or E. coli.
In case of violations of the reproductive functions in a man, there are:
- sensations of pain in the lower abdomen,
- frequent urge to urinate and cramps at the same time,
- temperature increase,
- hyperemia of skin areas,
- purulent discharge from the urethra in the absence of sexual arousal.
If cheesy blotches appear in the pre-seed, this may mean an inflammatory disease, candidiasis. You need to consult a doctor.
There are cases when a specialist is asked about the allocation of a large amount of pre-semen at the slightest excitement. This gives the man discomfort, the discharge can become noticeable to others. Such a failure is treatable, and after examination, the andrologist prescribes therapy.