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Not planning for pregnancy or you are worried about HIV and STIs? Then you must know about pre-ejaculatory fluid.
pre-ejaculate (also known as pre-cum) fluid is or whether it might trigger pregnancy. If you regularly use withdrawal as a form of contraception, you may want to learn more about pre-ejaculate fluid, especially if you are not planning a pregnancy or are concerned about HIV and STIs.
Read a concise summary of the most important facts to know about pre-ejaculate fluid. You may also view our short animation demonstrating the effectiveness of the withdrawal (or 'drawing out') strategy.
When a penis gets excited, it releases a fluid called pre-ejaculate, which normally happens shortly before ejaculation. The fluid serves as a natural lubricant during sex.
Even though pre-ejaculate fluid is produced by the 'Cowper's gland' (rather than the testes, as is semen), some of it may contain living sperm. Several experts believe this is a 'cross-contamination' from semen that may have been present in the urethra from a previous sexual experience, as both pre-ejaculate fluid and semen pass through the urethra.
Although the risk of pregnancy from pre-ejaculate fluid is modest and varies by individual, 27% of people who use withdrawal as a regular way of contraception become pregnant.
Pre-ejaculate fluid may contain bacteria and viruses. The withdrawal approach does not protect you from STIs, including HIV. If you are unsure about your partner's status, you should explore another method of contraception.
Most men can't tell whether they've pre-ejaculated. Withdrawal requires a great deal of self-control, which can be difficult to maintain in the heat of the moment! If you want to lower your risk of STIs and HIV but are not expecting a pregnancy, you should consider using alternative contraception techniques such as an external condom or an IUD.
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