Also called pre-ejaculatory fluid, pre-seminal fluid is a viscous, colorless sexual fluid secreted from the start of an erection. What is the difference with sperm? Do all men have them? What is it made of? Is it fruitful?
We know the “seminal” liquid, less the “pre-seminal” liquid. Both of these biological fluids are produced by the male reproductive system. But not in the same place and without playing the same role. Discovery.
Definition: what is pre-seminal fluid?
“The pre-seminal fluid is a secretion emitted by the Mery-Cowper glands, located around the urethral canal, under the effect of sexual stimulation.” explains Dr. Adam Vardi, urologist, andrologist in Neuilly-Sur-Seine. Nicknamed “dew of pleasure“, he is secreted as soon as the man feels pleasure and his penis becomes erect. “This liquid has a antiseptic effect – it cleans the urethra canal of possible bacteria and toxins – and lubricant.” adds the specialist. During ejaculation, seminal fluid mixes with semen and protects sperm from vaginal acidity.
What is the difference between pre-seminal and seminal fluid?
The role and composition of pre-seminal fluid is very different from that of seminal fluid.
► The pre-seminal fluid is produced by Cowper’s glands while seminal fluid is produced by the prostate and seminal vesicles.
► By its lubricating and antiseptic effects, Ie pre-seminal fluid helps prepare for penetration and ejaculation seminal fluid. It also facilitates the passage of sperm through the canal. “THE seminal fluid East necessary for sperm progression and survival during fertilization.” says Dr. Vardi.
► The semen is the combination of seminal fluid and sperm.
Absence of pre-seminal fluid: is this normal?
Not all men secrete pre-seminal fluid and there is no need to worry about it.
What does pre-seminal fluid contain?
It is not known what the pre-seminal fluid currently contains.
Can you get pregnant with pre-seminal fluid?
The pre-seminal fluid does not contain sperm and is therefore not theoretically not fertilizing. “However, if there has been a recent ejaculation, spermatozoa still present in the urethral canal can be emitted into the liquid pre-
seminal in a new report. Pregnancy is then possible.“says the specialist.
How much pre-seminal fluid is produced?
The pre-seminal fluid is produced in very variable quantities depending on the individual. Some men secrete it in large quantities (up to 5 milliliters), others in very small quantities. Finally, some do not secrete any at all.
Can pre-seminal fluid transmit HIV? STDs?
Pre-seminal fluid, like semen, is a biological fluid. “It can therefore be responsible for the transmission of infectious agents (STD) but also of viruses including the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), explains the urologist. This transmission is done by contact with a mucous membrane, vaginal in particular.r”.
Thanks to Dr Adam Vardi, urologist, andrologist in Neuilly-Sur-Seine.