Do you know why the withdrawal method is less reliable than other birth control methods? It is because of the fluid known as pre-ejaculation fluid.
Pre-ejaculation fluid is produced in men or Assigned Males at birth (AMAB) during arousal before the orgasm.
Pre-ejaculation fluid is also known as pre-cum.
Several individuals are confused about pre-cum, whether it can cause pregnancy or transmit Sexually transmitted Diseases (STDs).
Let us move ahead with this article and understand pre-ejaculation fluid in detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pre-ejaculation or pre-cum is a fluid that comes out of the penis before ejaculation<\/a> when an individual becomes sexually aroused.
It is a clear, sticky, alkaline, mucus-like fluid and can act as a natural lubricant during sex. It contains Glycoproteins which make pre-cum act as a lubricant.
Pre-ejaculation fluid is made by accessory sex glands called the Cowper\u2019s gland, the glands of Littre, and the glands of Morgagni.
The Cowper\u2019s gland is the primary source of pre-ejaculation fluid.
These accessory sex glands are different from the testes and prostate. These glands make semen.
Individuals cannot feel and control the pre-ejaculation fluid coming from the penis.
The quantity of pre-cum depends on individuals. An individual can release<\/a> up to 4 ml of pre-cum when sexually aroused.
It is essential to note that pre-ejaculation fluid is different from Premature Ejaculation<\/a> (PE). PE is a condition where a person ejaculates very early during sex.
It is essential to treat Premature Ejaculation<\/a> as it can affect your relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n