Discharge from the genitals of men and women is the norm, but sometimes we can talk about diseases. Often, pathological discharge becomes a harbinger of sexually transmitted infections.
The discharge in men when aroused is called pre-ejaculate. It is secreted by Cooper's urethral glands. Littre's glands are an additional site for precum formation. They secrete mucous fluid. Their number varies and depends on the characteristics of the organism or the duration of abstinence. This secretion contains sperm that can fertilize an egg.
The bulbourethral glands secrete a secretion that moistens the urethra, maintains an alkaline environment and is a favorable environment for the survival of sperm as they pass through the urethra.
Pre-ejaculate is also secreted during masturbation, in anticipation of penetration, in the early stages of sexual intercourse.
The function of this secretion is to neutralize the acidic environment in the urethra caused by urine. There is also an acidic environment in the vagina due to the penetration of pre-ejaculate, the environment changes to alkaline, which contributes to the survival of sperm. Another function is the role of lubrication during intimacy.
Discharge in men during arousal 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 in good hygiene and do not cause 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 released during ejaculation, contains sexual secretion and semen.
Ejaculation is 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, cheese. Their appearance is accompanied by a burning sensation, pain and discomfort in the urethra.
Normal indicators of male excretion
During arousal, the discharge in men is individual in volume. If a person monitors his health, then he knows his norm.
They are usually transparent, devoid of pungent odors, quite thick and sticky.
Physiologically, the amount of secretion increases with prolonged abstinence from intimacy. In this case, they become thicker and more opaque in color. Distribution:
- watery and transparent;
- the smell is not expressed;
- medium density.
Food, stress, chronic diseases, bad habits can affect the change in secretions.
Rules for intimate hygiene for men:
- Use neutral acid soap.
- Wash your genitals twice a day.
- Rinse the head by pulling the foreskin.
- Avoid overheating the testicles.
- Bed linen should be wide and made of natural fabrics.
Female release
Writing in women during arousal in conversation is called lubrication. It has the appearance of a clear, odorless liquid. The fluid is secreted by the epithelial glands of the vagina. And also includes leukocyte cells and microorganisms that are representatives of the normal microflora of the vagina.
Vaginal secretions are also secreted in a normal state, the amount is up to 5 ml per day. When aroused, the amount increases due to the blood supply to the gonads. Depending on the physiological characteristics of the body, some girls have more, others have less.
Unloading during arousal is a completely normal physiological phenomenon in women.
Due to the presence of lubrication, comfortable penetration of the penis into the vagina is ensured. During ovulation, the composition of vaginal secretions changes to ensure conception.
In addition, the composition of the vaginal discharge changes throughout the menstrual cycle. At the beginning of the cycle they are transparent and watery. Their function at this stage is to protect the mucosa from infection. The closer to ovulation, the denser they become, the smell of egg white. After ovulation, the amount of discharge decreases and girls experience dryness in the days before menstruation.
Normal indicators of vaginal discharge
Degree of female release:
- liquid, transparent;
- jelly-like during ovulation;
- a small amount that increases closer to ovulation and decreases after it;
- slight odor, no unpleasant nuance;
- do not irritate the vaginal mucosa or the skin of the external genitalia;
- not accompanied by subjective sensations.
During intercourse, the amount of lining of the vagina increases - a sign of arousal.
Ejaculation occurs in women during their peak orgasm. It does not contain germ cells like the male ejaculate. It is excreted by glandular tissue located near the urethra. Unlike men, the disclosure of such a secret can happen several times during sexual intercourse. Its amount is much larger than that of men. The abundance of ejaculate shows that the woman gets maximum pleasure.
Hygienic rules for normalization of vaginal secretion:
- Use a special soap for intimate hygiene. The composition should 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.
- Wear bed linen made of natural fabrics.
- It is recommended to wash twice a day.