Comfortable sex is impossible without lubrication, and this statement doesn’t just 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 sexual arousal. This is pre-ejaculate, and also Cooper's pre-semen or simple male lube. The question immediately arises: is it possible to get pregnant from it?
What is a men's lubricant?
In the bodies of a woman and a man, there are special glands called Coopers. They are located in the genital area (the vaginal entrance or urethra). The function of this organ is as follows: At the moment of excitement, the glands begin to produce a secret of nature. This makes unprotected sex more comfortable for both parties.
Is it possible to get pregnant with a man's natural lubrication?
The original purpose of sexual intercourse was to reproduce (only dolphins, certain species of monkeys, and humans have sex for pleasure). Therefore, pre-ejaculation contains substances that neutralize uric acid, making pregnancy possible by maintaining sperm motility.
Since most women and even men have only a distant notion of male lubricants, it's no surprise that this fluid immediately acquired some myths and misconceptions. Below we'll try to debunk the most popular.
There was no sperm in Cooper's fluid, at least not alive. Scientists in the medical community are already confused about the presence of motile sperm in the presperm fluid and whether it is possible for girls to become pregnant simply by releasing lubricant from the male penis. The results were intriguing: Pre-ejaculate itself did not contain sperm. However, if you've had sex recently and are planning to "go for a second run, " your chances of getting pregnant from pre-semen go up significantly. This is due to the urethral delay of sperm remnants and their release during repetitive intercourse.
If you practice PPA, you will not get pregnant from pre-semen fluid. Let's go back to the previous point. If you've had sex after the day before, there's probably no reason to worry. However, if the previous intercourse occurred on the same day, the pre-ejaculate will contain viable sperm. In this case, what are the chances of getting pregnant from semen? Studies have shown that the chances of fertilization fluctuate in the 20-30% range, which is quite large.
By the way, intercourse interruption is a very unreliable way to prevent unwanted pregnancy. But more importantly, this method won't protect you from STIs when having sex with a new partner. If you're on a short date, be sure to use a condom. It reduces your chances of getting pregnant by about 98% and prevents pathogens from entering your body from your partner and vice versa.
Now you know if men produce lubrication similar to women, and you have an idea of your chances of getting pregnant before semen.