Comfortable sex is impossible without lubrication, and this statement does not only apply to women. If you have sex without a condom, you may notice that your partner's penis releases a small amount of clear fluid during arousal. It's pre-ejaculate, it's also Cooper's pre-cum fluid or simply male lube. And the question immediately arises: is it possible to get pregnant?
What is a lubricant for men?
In the body of a woman and a man there are special glands called Cooper. They are located in the genital area (at the entrance to the vagina or in the urethra). The function of this organ is as follows: at the moment of excitement, the gland begins to produce a natural secret. This makes unprotected sex more comfortable for both participants.
Is it possible to get pregnant through a man's natural lubrication?
The original purpose of sex is procreation (only dolphins, some species of monkeys, and humans have sex for pleasure). Therefore, the pre-ejaculate contains substances that neutralize uric acid and make pregnancy possible by maintaining the viability of sperm.
Since most women and even men have only a distant idea of male lubricant, it's no surprise that this liquid immediately acquired a number of myths and misconceptions. Below we will try to demystify the most popular ones.
There are no sperm in Cooper's fluid, at least no live ones. Scientists from the world of medicine have already been puzzled by the question of whether there are motile sperm in the pre-seminal fluid and whether it is possible for a girl to get pregnant only from the release of lubricantguy's penis. The results were interesting: the pre-ejaculate itself does not contain sperm. However, if you recently had sex and are going "for the second run", the chances of getting pregnant from pre-seminal fluid increase significantly. This is due to a delay in the urethra of the remains of sperm and its release during repeated sexual intercourse.
Pregnancy from pre-seminal fluid will not occur if you practice APP. And back to the previous point. If you had sex a day after the previous one, there may be no reason to worry. But if the previous sexual intercourse took place on the same day, then the pre-ejaculate will contain viable sperm. What is the probability of getting pregnant from pre-seminal fluid in this case? Studies indicate that the chances of fertilization fluctuate in the region of 20-30%, which is a lot.
By the way, coitus interruptus is an extremely unreliable method of preventing unwanted pregnancy. But more importantly, this method will not protect you from STIs when having sex with a new partner. If you've been dating for a short time, be sure to use a condom. This will reduce your chances of getting pregnant by around 98% and prevent pathogens from entering your body from your partner's or vice versa.
Now you know if men produce similar lubrication to women, and you have an idea of the chances of getting pregnant from pre-seminal fluid.