Discharge from the genitals of men and women is the norm, but sometimes it can speak of diseases. Often the pathological discharge becomes a harbinger of sexually transmitted infections.
The discharge in men when aroused is called pre-ejaculation. It is secreted by Cooper's urethral glands. Littre's glands are an additional site for the formation of precum. They secrete a viscous liquid. Their number varies and depends on the characteristics of the organism or the duration of abstinence. This secretion contains sperm, which can fertilize an egg.
The bulbourethral glands secrete a secretion that hydrates the urethra, maintains an alkaline environment, and is a favorable environment for sperm to survive their passage through the urethra.
Pre-ejaculation is also secreted during masturbation, in anticipation of penetration, in the early stages of intercourse.
The function of this secretion is to neutralize the acidic environment of the urethra, which is caused by urine. There is also an acid environment in the vagina, due to the entry of pre-ejaculate, the environment changes to alkaline, which contributes to the survival of sperm. Another function is the role of lubrication during intimacy.
The discharge in men when they are aroused is a natural physiological reaction of the body.
Smegma is a physiological secretion from the glands located on the head of the penis. Their number is small. They are removed subject to hygiene and do not bring discomfort. In the absence of hygiene or non-compliance with the rules, smegma accumulates under the foreskin and can lead to inflammatory diseases such as balanoposthitis.
Sperm is secreted in the ejaculation process, it contains a sexual secret and sperm.
Ejaculation is an involuntary ejaculation, usually during sleep, that occurs during puberty or in men who abstain for a long time.
If a man notices that the amount of these secretions and their nature have changed, he should consult a doctor. Pathological discharge in men can be cloudy, gray, yellow, thick, cheesy. Its appearance is accompanied by a burning sensation, pain and discomfort in the urethra.
Normal indicators of male discharge.
During arousal, the discharge in men is individual in volume. If a person controls his health, then he knows his norm.
Normally, they are transparent, without pungent odors, quite thick and sticky.
Physiologically, the amount of discharge increases with prolonged abstinence from intimacy. In this case, they become thicker and more cloudy in color. Allocation rates:
- watery and transparent;
- the smell is not expressed;
- medium density.
Food, stress, chronic diseases, bad habits can affect the change of secretions.
Rules of intimate hygiene for men:
- Use neutral acid soap.
- Wash your genitals 2 times a day.
- Rinse the glans by pulling the foreskin.
- Avoid overheating the testicles.
- Bedding should be wide and made of natural fabrics.
Female discharge
Discharge in women during arousal is colloquially called lubrication. It has the appearance of a clear, odorless liquid. The fluid is secreted by the epithelial glands of the vagina. And it also includes leukocyte cells and microorganisms, which are representatives of the normal microflora of the vagina.
Vaginal secretions are also secreted in the normal state, their amount is up to 5 ml per day. When excited, the amount increases due to the blood supply to the gonads. Depending on the physiological characteristics of the body, some girls have more, others less.
Discharge during arousal is a completely normal physiological phenomenon in women.
Thanks to the presence of lubrication, a comfortable penetration of the penis into the vagina is ensured. During ovulation, the composition of vaginal secretions changes to ensure conception.
Also, the composition of vaginal discharge changes throughout the menstrual cycle. At the beginning of the cycle, they are clear and watery. Its function at this stage is to protect the mucous membrane from infection. The closer you are to ovulation, the thicker they get, they smell like egg white. After ovulation, the amount of discharge decreases and girls experience dryness in the days before menstruation.
Normal indicators of vaginal secretions.
Female discharge rate:
- transparent liquid;
- gelatinous during ovulation;
- a small amount that increases closer to ovulation and decreases after it;
- weak smell, without an unpleasant shade;
- do not irritate the vaginal mucosa or the skin of the external genital organs;
- not accompanied by subjective sensations.
During sexual intercourse, the amount of mucous discharge from the vagina increases, a sign of arousal.
Ejaculation occurs in women at the time of their maximum orgasm. It does not contain germ cells like male ejaculation. It is excreted from the glandular tissue located near the urethra. Unlike men, the disclosure of such a secret can occur several times during a sexual relationship. Their number is much higher than that of men. The abundance of ejaculation indicates that the woman gets the maximum pleasure.
Hygiene rules to normalize vaginal secretions:
- Use a special soap for intimate hygiene. The composition must include lactic acid to maintain the acid-base environment in the vagina.
- With a large amount of discharge, daily sanitary pads are used, which are changed regularly.
- Use linen from natural fabrics.
- It is recommended to wash twice a day.