These questions are especially relevant for those who use the oldest contraceptive method - interrupted intercourse.
During sexual intercourse, all attention is focused on the climax - ejaculation. But the harbinger of male orgasm - pre-ejaculation - usually remains in the shadows, although its role is also very important.
Where and when the precum appears
Pre-ejaculated, or pre-seminal, fluid is released from the head of the penis during erection. Cooper's glands are responsible for their production - two peas with a diameter of 3-8 millimeters, lurking in the thickness of the muscles of the perineum at the base of the penis.
A secret appears in response to a partner's caresses or masturbation. In addition, their quantity increases with excitement. Unlike whitish semen, the pre-ejaculate is transparent and colorless and resembles mucus in consistency.
Why you need pre-ejaculation
The pre-seminal fluid acts as a pioneer, paving the way for the Star Race. In the urethra (urethra), where sperm passes, residues of uric acid remain, which is destructive to male germ cells. The acidic environment of the vagina is also a serious threat.
Pre-ejaculation neutralizes acidity and therefore creates a safe environment for sperm.
In addition, transparent mucus serves as a natural lubricant for the penis glans, providing sliding. And by mixing with the sperm, it continues to protect male reproductive cells throughout the course and helps them move towards the goal.
How much precum must be produced
The total volume depends on the individual characteristics and the age of the man. Someone gets a few drops of mucus during intercourse and someone gets more than 5 milliliters, about a teaspoon.
Occasionally, men complain that, when excited, they have too much liquid that stains their clothes. What to do about it? If there are no painful sensations - nothing, since we are talking about a variant of the norm.
Doctors recommend storing tissues and treating excess precum as healthy and temporary. With age, its quantity will decrease.
In medicine, there have been cases where the production of pre-ejaculate has been suppressed by a 5-alpha-reductase inhibitor. Typically, these drugs are used to treat enlarged prostate and baldness. However, treatment can also have side effects: depression, decreased sex drive and decreased self-esteem.
Is it possible to get pregnant from pre-delivery
The scientific controversy still exists on this subject. Some studies show that there are no viable sperm in the pre-seminal fluid. Others - that in some men, sex cells still enter pre-ejaculation in an amount sufficient for conception.
There is a risk of becoming pregnant with the interruption of sexual intercourse, even if the man has an excellent reaction and no drops of sperm penetrate the woman's body.
However, unwanted pregnancies are not the only reason to be "afraid" of pre-delivery and use a condom. Pre-seminal fluid accurately propagates STIs, including HIV, chlamydia, hepatitis B and gonorrhea - no doubt.