Pre-cum is a clear fluid before ejaculation that is released from the penis when it is stimulated, similar to how the vagina secretes natural lubrication.
Where does pre-cum come from?
Pre-ejaculation is produced by the pea-sized Cooper's gland (bulbourethral gland), located just below the prostate.
Is pre-cum the same as semen?
No, many people confuse precum and semen (ejaculate), and understandably so. Both fluids are secreted by the penis, but they have different purposes and benefits.
Precum acts as a pre-penetration lubricant, but its main purpose is to lubricate the urethra to make the sperm's journey from the testicles to the vagina as safe as possible. It also helps clear urine of bacteria and balance pH levels.
Semen is a liquid that can be white, gray or even yellowish in color and appears as a result of orgasm. It transports sperm from the penis to the vagina for fertilization.
How much pre-ejaculate does the body produce?
For most penis owners, the amount of fluid before ejaculation ranges from a teaspoon or less.
Some penis owners may experience and produce excessive amounts of pre-cum, which can be somewhat burdensome and uncomfortable. Although excess fluid before ejaculation is not a health risk, it can be uncomfortable and embarrassing to suddenly wet your underwear when you see a hottie walking down the street. But that doesn't mean you should rely on using pre-cum as a lubricant!
How to deal with excessive prism?
If you experience increased amounts of pre-ejaculation, especially in situations outside of the bedroom, consult your doctor. There are medications your doctor can prescribe to reduce the amount of fluid before ejaculation while maintaining the natural benefits of cleansing and balancing the pH of the urethra.
How to generate more press?
It may well be that your body or penis does not produce pre-ejaculation or only produces a small amount of it. Unfortunately, many supplement companies claim to increase the amount of pre-cum, but don't fall for these cheap tricks - the amount of fluid your body produces is out of control. Every body is built differently.
Penis owners should try prostate stimulation and pelvic floor muscle training. This will teach you to control premature ejaculation for pleasure and at the same time improve the production of pre-ejaculation.
Can it cause pregnancy?
The chances are slim, but yes, you can still get pregnant! This is why abstinence, in which a man withdraws his penis while he feels an orgasm approaching, is not the ideal way to prevent pregnancy.
Can you give or get an STD from pre-cum?
Pre-cum is a sexual fluid that can carry bacteria or viral infections from Cooper's glands, so yes, it is possible to become infected and pass on an STD.
STDs can be transmitted through all forms of sex, including sex that does not lead to pregnancy, such as oral or anal sex. With penetrative vaginal sex, the chance of passing on a sexually transmitted metal from premature gum is far greater than the chance of getting pregnant.
So always use a condom, even if you only plan to have oral sex.