
You've heard of precum before, maybe from your eighth-grade health teacher that was trying to scare you away from having sex. Or from your boyfriend that told you about the horrors of precumming on the subway. Either way you know it exists, but what even is it?
11 March 2021
What is precum?
The TL;DR answer is that it's pre-ejaculation fluid, AKA, the liquid that comes out of a penis when it's aroused, like the way a vagina gets wet. The longer answer is a little more complicated. When a penis-owner gets aroused, the body's response is to get ready for ejaculation by creating a lubricant of sorts — usually about a teaspoon or less of liquid made by the Cowper's gland, the two small glands situated below the prostate.Prostate stimulation
Did you know that the prostate (the P-spot) is the male equivalent of the female G-spot? Stimulating the P-spot can lead to incredible orgasms for penis-owners. Read the complete guide to prostate play from the sex educators at b-Vibe.What does precum do?
It acts the same way as lube does before penetration, but its primary purpose is to lubricate the urethra to make the sperm's journey from the testicles to the vagina as smooth as possible. The pre-ejaculation fluid cleans the urethra of any urine or bacteria while balancing the pH so that it's in tip-top shape to shoot sperm. It's the body's way of making sure that the penis is ready to get a vagina-owner pregnant.How much precum does the body produce?
For most penis-owners, the amount of pre-ejaculation fluid that the Cowper's glands product is insignificant, i.e., it's just enough to lube up the penis for putting it in a mouth, vagina, or anus. A selected few penis-owners may experience excessive amounts of precum, which can be somewhat cumbersome and inconvenient. While a lot of pre-ejaculation fluid isn't health-threatening, it can be quite annoying to suddenly drench your underwear whenever you see a hottie walking down the street.How to deal with excessive precum
If you are experiencing high levels of precum, especially in situations outside of the bedroom, consult a doctor. There are medications that your doctor can prescribe to reduce pre-ejaculation fluid, while still receiving the natural benefits of pH balancing within the urethra.Can precum cause pregnancy?
The chances of getting pregnant from precum are slim, but yes, it can still happen! And this is why the withdrawal method AKA pull out method before ejaculation is not ideal if you don't want to get pregnant.