Pre-cum or pre-seminal fluid by its name clearly indicates what appears before ejaculation during orgasm. Without knowing it, men may be afraid, considering discharge prematurely, and women may be afraid of becoming pregnant.
Knowing the nature of the formation and 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 of the urethra in a state of sexual arousal, it looks like a transparent viscous drop without color. Excreted during sex or foreplay.
The Cooperian (bulbourethral) glands are the main source of pre-seminal fluid. The Littre glands serve as an additional site for the formation of pre-seeds.
Training mechanism
Bulbo-urethral or copper glands, located in the muscles of the perineum at the base of the penis, produce natural male lubrication. Littre's glands, located inside the urethra of the bladder at the external opening, can also perform the function of forming lubricant on the penis. They secrete a viscous, alkaline liquid, increasing the volume of pre-ejaculate produced by Cooper's glands.
When they reach sexual arousal, the pelvic muscles contract, blocking the urinary tract and preventing urination during sex. At this point, the Cooper and Littre glands begin to secrete male lubricant.
Depending on the physiological characteristics of each man, the amount of pre-seed is different, normally it varies from two drops to 5 ml. Under some circumstances, the amount of discharge may be higher.
Structure
Pre-cum is released when a man's genitals are aroused. The pre-seed is alkaline and contains a number of chemicals.
The structure of the pre-ejaculate is a gel-like colloidal mass composed of:
- the water:
- a number of enzymes and glycopolysaccharides:
- potassium, calcium, sodium and some magnesium ions.
Sperm in the pre-seminal fluid can be accidental when entering it after previous intercourse or masturbation.
The functions
A man's urethra, like a woman's vagina, has an acidic environment that kills sperm. The pre-sowing substance neutralizes acidity and creates a favorable environment for the seed.
Pre-cum has other useful functions:
- is a lubricant for painless insertion of the penis into the vagina, facilitating the establishment of friction during the act,
- facilitates the movement of the ejaculate along the canal of the genital organ by moisturizing it,
- clears the urethra of the remains of previous ejaculation and urine,
- protects seminal fluid from damage.
Pre-sperm and pregnancy
Fertilization of the egg from the pre-cum is not possible. There are no sperm in the pre-semen before ejaculation, but the likelihood of them entering the lube remains after a previous orgasm, especially a recent orgasm.
Pregnancy can occur if:
- the semen enters Cooper's fluid,
- the seed is at a high degree of activity,
- intercourse takes place at the most favorable time for conception in a woman.
Sperm 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 semen
There are no sperms in the pre-seminal fluid. They do not fall into it at the time of training. The seed and the pre-seed are produced by various independent organs. The lubricant is released from the man before ejaculation.
The likelihood of viable sperm entering the precum from the outside remains after recent unprotected intercourse or masturbation.
The practice of interrupted sex
Superstition about the ability of natural male lubricant to fertilize an egg may stem from the emergence of pregnancy using interrupted intercourse as a method of contraception. In order to avoid conception with this method, the man withdraws the penis from the vagina before ejaculation. But if, in a state of strong over-arousal, he failed to remove his organ before the onset of ejaculation, then fertilization of the egg with even a small amount of the first ejection ofsperm is quite possible.
Unprotected sex while performing interrupted sex allows a woman to get pregnant with the repeated ejaculation of a man, when the sperm from the previous ejaculation can enter the egg with the released lubricant.
If the precum enters the vagina
Based on the fact that one of the purposes of the pre-seminal fluid is to facilitate the introduction of the male genital organ into the woman and to lubricate it when rubbing, it is natural that it enters the vagina.
If the partners are planning to conceive, such a dose of lubricant will only help them. Otherwise, it is necessary to follow the precautions for unprotected sex or switch to the use of contraceptives.
Pre-semen analyzes
Due to cases of pregnancy when using the interruption of the act as a method of contraception, a misconception has arisen about the content of the ejaculate in a man's natural lubricant. The hypothesis has found a place in a number of articles in the medical literature, with some university teachers presenting incorrect information to students.
To determine the truth, an experiment was conducted in Israel with pre-seed scans of volunteer project participants. The pre-ejaculate was taken from absolutely healthy men with 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. It is thanks to sodium that the pre-seed has an alkaline reaction.
To conduct analyzes and studies of Cooper fluid, you should contact a specialist if any abnormalities and pathologies are detected.
Possible pathologies
Excretion of pre-ejaculate in sexually aroused men is the norm. Changes in this area of the body's vital functions should be of concern.
The reason for the visit of a specialist may be:
- the appearance in the color of the seed of a gray, green or yellow tint,
- the appearance of blood
- change in density to a curdled state,
- the smell of mold.
A sign of pathology may be the release of colorless fluid without an erection, which is caused by streptococci, staphylococci or E. coli.
In case of violations of reproductive functions in a man, there are:
- pain sensations 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 cheese spots appear in the pre-seed, it may mean an inflammatory disease, candidiasis. You need to see a doctor.
There are cases when a specialist is asked about attributing a large amount of pre-semen to the slightest arousal. This gives the man discomfort, the discharge may become noticeable to others. Such a failure is treatable, and after examination, the andrologist prescribes treatment.