What is "pre-ejaculate" in men, composition, important information about excretion

People who practice interruption of intercourse (PAP) as a method of contraception have no idea that it is possible to get pregnant from pre-seminal fluid. Partners focus on the moment of ejaculation and the inadmissibility of sperm getting into the vagina. Pre-ejaculate often remains "in the shadow", although it plays an important role in the process of sexual relations and conception.

What is "precum" in simple words?

Pre-ejaculate is the pre-seminal fluid that emerges from the opening of the glans penis at moments of arousal. The substance is normally secreted in the body of every man, but not all notice it, since colorless drops are mixed with the partner's secretions.

When does the discharge appear, what do you need to know about it?

The pre-seed is observed both during the period of foreplay or masturbation, and during intercourse with the penetration of the penis into the vagina (or in any other way). Fluid is secreted by the bulbourethral (Cooper) glands, which are located in the pelvis near the base of a man's penis. The amount of pre-seed is individual (depends mostly on genetics): some have only 2-3 drops of liquid on the head of the penis, while others have up to 5 ml of lubricant.

Pre-ejaculate in men neutralizes the acid reaction normally present in the urethra, thus preparing it for the passage of semen. The partner's vagina also contains acids that destroy the male sex cells. During frictions, the vaginal mucosa is lubricated with precum, which increases the likelihood of getting pregnant. An important role of the pre-seminal secretion is moistening the genital tract, ensuring comfortable sliding, painlessness.

Pre-ejaculate composition - does it contain sperm?

Pre-seed is a clear liquid without a characteristic odor, which has an alkaline reaction of the environment. It contains a large amount of mucus, as well as enzymes - mainly alkaline phosphatase.

Doctors are often asked if there are sperm in the precum.

The answer will be yes. With sexual arousal, the testicles are activated, sperm begin to flow into the canal of the penis. A small part of them can penetrate into the pre-seminal fluid.

Is it possible and really possible to get pregnant at all from precum: probability

The question remains controversial. Some doctors argue that there are very few sperm in the pre-sperm and the cells are immobile, so they cannot reach the egg and fertilize it. Others are convinced that under favorable conditions there is a chance of conceiving a child from pre-ejaculate.

In 2013, a study of pre-seminal fluid was conducted in healthy volunteers. As a result, scientists found that in 41% of men, the number of sperm in the secret was sufficient to fertilize an egg. Such data destroy the popular myth in society that PPA is an effective method of contraception.

To all couples who are interested in whether it is possible to become pregnant from precum, doctors advise using more reliable methods of protection. The likelihood of conception increases with repeated intercourse, when sperm remaining on the walls of the urethra is excreted in the pre-sperm.

How to increase the amount of precum: 5 ways

When too little pre-seed is released, and this gives the man discomfort, you can try these methods:

How to reduce the amount of precum: 5 methods

In adolescents and young men, a lot of precum is normally released. As the body ages, secretion production decreases. If a heavy discharge soaks your laundry and causes discomfort, there are options to reduce the amount of pre-seminal fluid.

It is important to understand that it will not work to achieve a significant reduction in pre-seminal fluid, if overall health is in order, since the production of pre-seed is a natural component of male physiology.

What to do if the precum is cloudy or foaming?

An atypical type of presemen indicates diseases of the genitourinary sphere. Changes are observed in prostatitis, inflammation of the urethra (urethritis), damage to the bulbourethral glands (couperite).

In addition to cloudy ejaculate, men feel unpleasant pressure and heaviness in the perineum during sex, often there is a burning sensation and itching when urinating. If the secret foams and takes on an unpleasant odor, it is likely that the man has a sexually transmitted disease:

• gonorrhea;
• chlamydia;
• ureaplasmosis.

In such a situation, a person needs to visit a urologist (in person). Sexual intercourse should be discontinued before diagnosis is made to avoid infecting your partner. The doctor will diagnose and select medications, after treatment, the composition and type of pre-ejaculate will return to normal.