Discharge from Organs genitals of men and women is the norm, but it can sometimes talk about illness. Frequently, 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 precum formation. They secrete a viscous liquid. Their number varies and depends on the characteristics of the organism or the duration of the withdrawal. This secretion contains sperm, which can fertilize an egg.
Bulbourethral glands secrete a secretion that moisturizes the urethra, maintains an alkaline environment and is a favorable environment for sperm to survive when passing 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 acidic environment in the vagina, due to the entry of the pre-ejaculate, the environment changes to alkaline, which contributes to the survival of the sperm. Another function is the role of lubrication during intimacy.
Discharge in men when aroused is a natural physiological reaction of the body.
Smegma is a physiological discharge from glands located in 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 cause inflammatory diseases, such as balanoposthitis.
The sperm is secreted in the ejaculation process, it contains a sexual secret and sperm.
Ejaculation is involuntary ejaculation, usually during sleep, that occurs during puberty or in men who abstain for a long time.
If a man finds 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, extravagant. Its appearance is accompanied by a burning sensation, pain and discomfort in the urethra.
Normal male high indicators
During arousal, secretion in men is of individual volume. If a person monitors his health, he knows his norm.
They are usually transparent, devoid of pungent odors, quite thick and sticky.
Physiologically, the amount of secretion increases with prolonged withdrawal from intimacy. In this case, they become thicker and darker in color. Allocation fees:
- watery and transparent;
- the smell is not expressed;
- medium density.
Food, stress, chronic illnesses, bad habits can affect the change in secretions.
Intimate hygiene rules for men:
- Use neutral acid soap.
- Wash your genitals 2 times a day.
- Clean the glans by pulling the foreskin.
- Avoid overheating the testicles.
- Bedding should be loose-fitting and made from natural fabrics.
Female discharge
The discharge in women during arousal is colloquially called lubrication. It has the appearance of a clear, odorless liquid. Fluid is secreted by the epithelial glands in the vagina. It also includes leukocyte cells and microorganisms, which are representative 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 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 guaranteed. During ovulation, the composition of vaginal secretions changes to ensure conception.
Also, the composition of the vaginal discharge changes throughout the menstrual cycle. At the beginning of the cycle, they are transparent and watery. Its function at this stage is to protect the mucous membrane from infections. The closer the ovulation, the thicker they become and smell like egg white. After ovulation, the amount of secretion decreases and girls feel dry in the days before menstruation.
Normal indicators of vaginal secretions
Female discharge rate:
- liquid, transparent;
- gelatinous during ovulation;
- a small amount that increases near ovulation and decreases after ovulation;
- weak smell, without unpleasant hue;
- do not irritate the vaginal mucosa or the skin of the external genitals;
- not accompanied by subjective sensations.
During sexual intercourse, the amount of mucous secretion in the vagina increases - a sign of arousal.
Ejaculation occurs in women at the peak of orgasm. It does not contain germ cells like male ejaculation. It is excreted from the glandular tissue located near the urethra. Unlike men, the release of such a secret can occur several times during sexual intercourse. Their number is much higher than that of men. The abundance of ejaculation indicates that the woman obtains 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 absorbents are used, which are changed regularly.
- Use linen from natural fabrics.
- It is recommended to wash twice a day.