These questions are especially relevant for those who use the oldest method of contraception - coitus interruptus.
During sexual intercourse, all attention is focused on climax - ejaculation.But the harbinger of the male orgasm - premature ejaculation - often remains in the shadows, although its role is also very important.
Where and when does Precum appear?
Premature ejaculation, or pre-ejaculate fluid, is secreted from the tip of the penis during erection.Cooper's glands are responsible for its production - two beans with a diameter of 3-8 mm, hidden in the thickness of the perineum muscles, at the base of the penis.
The discharge appears in response to a partner's caresses or during masturbation.Furthermore, its quantity increased with excitement.Unlike white sperm, pre-ejaculate semen is clear, colorless, and has a mucus-like consistency.
Why do you need precum?
The seminal fluid plays a pioneering role, paving the way for those participating in the "star race".In the urethra (urethra), where sperm move, there is still residual uric acid that is harmful to male reproductive cells.The vagina's acidic environment is also a serious threat.
Premature ejaculation helps neutralize acidity and thereby creates safe conditions for sperm.
In addition, the clear mucus also acts as a natural lubricant for the head of the penis, ensuring smooth gliding of the penis.And mixed with sperm, it continues to protect male reproductive cells along the entire pathway and helps them progress toward their goals.
How much precum needs to be produced?
The total volume depends on the individual characteristics and age of the man.Some people get a few drops of mucus during sex, while others get more than 5 ml, about a teaspoon.
Occasionally, men complain that when excited, they secrete too much fluid, leaving stains on their clothes.What to do about it?If there is no feeling of pain then there is nothing, because we are talking about a variation of the norm.
Doctors recommend stocking up on wipes and disposing of excess semen as a healthy and temporary measure.With age, its amount will decrease.
In medicine, there have been cases where the production of pre-ejaculate was inhibited by 5-alpha reductase inhibitors.Typically, these medications are used to treat prostate enlargement and baldness.However, the treatment can also have side effects: depression, decreased sex drive, and decreased self-esteem.
Can premature ejaculation lead to pregnancy?
There is still much scientific controversy surrounding this issue.Some studies show that no sperm exists in pre-seminal fluid.Others suggest that in some men, pre-ejaculate fluid still contains enough germ cells for conception.
The risk of pregnancy during interrupted sexual intercourse still exists, even if the man responds well and not a single drop of sperm leaks into the woman's body.
However, unwanted pregnancy is not the only reason why you are "afraid" of premature ejaculation and use condoms.Precum fluid can precisely spread sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV, chlamydia, hepatitis B and gonorrhea - there's no doubt about that.