If you notice that you have irregular penile discharge, you might begin to worry that something's wrong, or that you have an STD. However, male discharge doesn't always indicate sexual transmitted infections, and it could be perfectly normal.
Other causes of penile discharge
However, other possible causes of discharge in men include: Urethritis – the inflammation of the urethra (the tube that carries urine) Urinary tract infection – an umbrella term to describe any infection of the kidneys, pelvis, ureters, bladder, urethra and prostate.
Also, people often believe that penile discharge always signifies , which is not always the case. While it often indicates an infection like gonorrhea or chlamydia, it could also be due to non-STD related infections. Always consult a healthcare professional if you have any concerns.
Normal discharge includes preejaculate and ejaculate. These are released from the tip of the penis during sexual arousal and intercourse. Although not strictly penile discharge, smegma is another substance that may build up around the head of the penis.
Penile discharge that is not clear and caused by sexual arousal can be a sign of infection. Abnormal penile discharge can be green or yellow, cloudy, pus-like, or cheesy and foul smelling.
Symptoms in men
pain when peeing or during ejaculation. needing to pee more frequently than usual. thin, white discharge from the penis. soreness, swelling and redness around the head of the penis or foreskin.
That depends on many factors and can vary from time to time. Measured on a stopwatch, it takes an average of 5 to 7 minutes for a man to reach orgasm and ejaculate. But the overall range is wide, from less than one minute to over half an hour.
There is no specified number of times a man needs to ejaculate to be healthy. Also, too much ejaculation is not unhealthy, and you will never run out of sperms because your body produces millions of sperms every day.
Penile discharge is considered to be any substance that comes out of the penis that isn't urine. Some types of discharge, such as ejaculate, which occurs during orgasm, and pre-ejaculatory fluid, which occurs during sexual stimulation before climax, are both considered normal and are nothing to worry about.
Premature ejaculation occurs when a man has an orgasm and ejaculates earlier during intercourse than he or his partner would like. It's a common problem, affecting 30% to 40% of men. Causes include physical problems, chemical imbalances and emotional/psychological factors.
white, cloudy or watery discharge from the tip of the penis. burning or itching in the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body)
As most people do not have symptoms, it is possible the person (who tested positive) could have had chlamydia/gonorrhea from a previous relationship, and has not passed it to their partner yet.
Trichomoniasis is caused by a one-celled protozoan, a type of tiny parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. The parasite passes between people during genital contact, including vaginal, oral or anal sex. The infection can be passed between men and women, women, and sometimes men.
This disease is more common at the period of greatest sexual activity. It was always believed to be a sexually transmitted disease. But, an extensive literature search showed that nonsexual transmission of trichomonas can occur through fomites like towels and toilet seats and from swimming pools.
Redness or swelling of the penis: The head of the penis may also be sore or inflamed. Pain or discomfort in the lower abdomen: This can occur in some men.
A person with primary syphilis generally has a sore or sores at the original site of infection. These sores usually occur on or around the genitals, around the anus or in the rectum, or in or around the mouth. These sores are usually (but not always) firm, round, and painless.
Some studies suggest that moderate ejaculation (2–4 times per week) is associated with a lower prostate cancer risk. However, ejaculating more often doesn't mean your cancer risk drops even more.
Vaginal discharge that is chunky, foamy or accompanied by itching and changes in color may mean you have an infection. Color: Vaginal discharge is healthy if it's clear, milky white or off-white. Dark yellow, brown, green or grey discharge may indicate an infection or other issue.
HIGHLIGHTS: Discharge that is abnormally thick and has an odor like spoiled milk is not normal. Each woman has her own unique odor or smell, and so it's difficult to tell whether discharge is abnormal or not based on odor alone. Diet and certain types of antibiotics can also cause abnormal vaginal discharge.
White penile discharge can indicate a deeper health problem. It can be caused by urinary tract infections (UTIs), sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and other disorders like balanitis and prostatitis.