Discharge from the genitals of both 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 excited men is called pre-ejaculate. It is secreted by Cooper's urethral glands. The Littre 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 length of abstinence. This secretion contains sperm, which can fertilize an egg.
The bulbo-urethral glands secrete a secretion that hydrates the urethra, maintains an alkaline environment, and provides a favorable environment for the survival of sperm as they pass through the urethra.
The 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, which is 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.
The discharge in humans when excited is a natural physiological reaction of the body.
Smegma is a physiological discharge 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 disregarding the rules, smegma builds up under the foreskin and can lead to inflammatory diseases like balanoposthitis.
Semen is secreted during the ejaculation process, it contains a sexual secret and semen.
Ejaculation is involuntary ejaculation, usually during sleep, which 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. Their appearance is accompanied by a feeling of burning, pain and discomfort in the urethra.
Normal indicators of male discharge
During arousal, the discharge in men is individual in volume. If a person monitors his health, he knows his norm.
Normally, they are transparent, devoid of pungent odors, rather 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. Award rate:
- watery and transparent;
- the smell is not expressed;
- medium density.
Food, stress, chronic illnesses, bad habits can affect the change in secretions.
Rules of intimate hygiene for men:
- Use a neutral acidic soap.
- Wash the genitals twice a day.
- Rinse the glans by pulling on the foreskin.
- Avoid overheating the testicles.
- Linen should be wide and made from natural fabrics.
Female discharge
Discharge in women during arousal is colloquially referred to as 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 a normal state, its amount can reach 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 have 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 fluids changes to ensure conception.
In addition, the composition of vaginal discharge changes throughout the menstrual cycle. At the start of the cycle, they are transparent and watery. Their function at this stage is to protect the mucous membrane from infection. The closer to ovulation, the thicker they become, 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 discharge
Female discharge rate:
- liquid, transparent;
- gelatinous during ovulation;
- a small amount that increases closer to ovulation and decreases after it;
- weak smell, without an unpleasant undertone;
- does not irritate the vaginal mucosa or the skin of the external genitalia;
- not accompanied by subjective sensations.
During intercourse, the amount of mucous secretions 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 the male ejaculate. It is excreted from the glandular tissue located near the urethra. Unlike men, the disclosure of such a secret can happen several times during sex. Its amount is much higher than that of men. The abundance of the ejaculate indicates that the woman is getting maximum pleasure.
Hygiene rules to normalize vaginal secretions:
- 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 napkins are used, which are changed regularly.
- Wear linen from natural fabrics.
- It is recommended to wash twice a day.