Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Pre-Cum
Ever notice whenever you get an erection that several drops of clear liquid ooze out of your penis? It’s called pre-ejaculatory fluid or pre-cum. About 30% of men have it.
Sexual excitement squeezes the prostate and seminal vesicles and forces the fluids up, ranging from a drop to several drops.
What’s the point of the drops? They serve as a built-in reservoir of lubrication. They also neutralize acid in the urethra from residual urine, keeping sperm safe for their journey to Eggland.
Here are a couple of other penis facts:
The 2% Factor
Only 2% of semen is actually made up of sperm. That’s why men don’t notice any difference in semen volume after they get vasectomies.
How Much Semen Actually Comes Out?
The average man ejaculates about a teaspoonful of semen.
Can Pre-cum Impregnate Women?
Yes, there is enough sperm in pre-ejaculate to impregnate women. That’s why pulling out just before you ejaculate doesn’t always work. Not that we have to worry about that as gay men.
What If I Don’t Like Pre-cum? Can I Stop It?
Because the fluid release is an involuntary bodily function, pre-cum isn’t something you can control.
Does Precum Contain Sexually Transmitted Diseases?
Loads of researchers have identified the presence of human immunodeficiency (HIV) and other sexually transmitted diseases in pre‐ejaculate fluid.
Can You Have Too Much Precum?
Yes. scientists studied a young man who would actually soak through his pants during kissing or other mild erotic stimulation. This was obviously embarrassing for him. Fortunately, a scientist discovered that a drug called finasteride completely resolved the problem. They believe his glands we’re responding to a hormone called dihydrotestosterone (DHT) instead of testosterone. Finasteride is typically used for the treatment of benign prostate enlargement.