Discharge from the genitals of men and women is the norm, but it can sometimes speak of disease. Pathological discharge often becomes a harbinger of sexually transmitted infections.
The discharge in men when aroused is called pre-ejaculate. It is excreted by Cooper's urethral glands. Littre's glands are an additional site for the formation of precum. They excrete a slimy liquid. 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 cell.
The bulbourethral glands secrete a secretion that moisturizes the urethra, maintains an alkaline environment, and provides a favorable environment for sperm to survive as it passes through the urethra.
The pre-ejaculate is also excreted 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 the sperm. Another function is the role of lubrication during intimacy.
Discharge in men when aroused is a natural physiological response of the body.
Smegma is a physiological discharge from the glands on the head of the penis. They are few in number. They are removed hygienically and do not cause any discomfort. In the absence of hygiene or non-compliance with regulations, smegma builds up under the foreskin and can lead to inflammatory diseases such as balanoposthitis.
Semen is excreted during ejaculation, it contains a sexual secret and semen.
Ejaculation is involuntary ejaculation, usually during sleep, that occurs during puberty or in men who abstain for long periods of time.
If a man notices that the amount of these secretions and their types have changed, he should see a doctor. The pathological discharge in men can be cloudy, gray, yellow, thick, and cheesy. Their appearance is accompanied by a burning sensation, pain and discomfort in the urethra.
Normal indicators of male vaginal discharge
During arousal, the discharge in men is individual in volume. When a person monitors his health, he knows his norm.
Usually they are transparent, devoid of pungent odors, quite thick and sticky.
From a physiological point of view, 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.
Eating, stress, chronic illness, bad habits can all affect the change in secretions.
Intimate hygiene rules for men:
- Use neutral acid soap.
- Wash the genitals 2 times a day.
- Flush the glans by pulling the foreskin.
- Avoid overheating the testicles.
- The linen should be wide and made of natural fabrics.
Female dismissal
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 of the vagina. This also includes leukocyte cells and microorganisms representative of the normal microflora of the vagina.
Vaginal secretions are excreted even in a normal state, its 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 of it, others less.
The discharge during arousal is a completely normal physiological phenomenon in women.
Thanks to the existing lubrication, a comfortable penetration of the penis into the vagina is guaranteed. During ovulation, the composition of vaginal secretions changes to ensure conception.
In addition, the composition of vaginal discharge changes during the menstrual cycle. At the beginning 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 of protein. After ovulation, the amount of discharge decreases, and girls experience dryness in the days before menstruation.
Normal indicators of vaginal secretions
Female discharge rate:
- liquid, transparent;
- jelly-like during ovulation;
- a small amount that increases closer to ovulation and decreases afterwards;
- faint odor, 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 discharge of mucus from the vagina increases - a sign of arousal.
Ejaculation occurs in women at the time of their highest orgasm. It does not contain germ cells like male ejaculate. It is secreted from the glandular tissue near the urethra. Unlike men, the release of such a secret can occur several times during sexual intercourse. Its amount is much higher than that of men. The abundance of ejaculate indicates that the woman is enjoying maximum pleasure.
Rules of hygiene for normalizing vaginal secretions:
- Use a special soap for intimate hygiene. The composition should contain lactic acid to maintain the acid-base environment in the vagina.
- If there is a large amount of discharge, use daily sanitary napkins that are changed regularly.
- Wear linen made from natural fabrics.
- It is recommended to wash twice a day.