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Sex advice: the answers you need
Kathy Greaves
Issue date: 10/1/08 Section: Forum
Dear Dr. Sex,
Does ejaculation always follow pre-ejaculation, or can you pre-ejaculate without ejaculating?
Signed,
Wondering
Dear Wondering,
There really isn't a specific process known as "pre-ejaculation", per se, but there is a fluid called the pre-ejaculate or pre-cum that is released during Masters and Johnson's plateau phase of sexual arousal. In this phase, the Cowper's glands secrete the pre-ejaculate fluid, a clear, thick, slippery fluid. While its purpose is not fully understood, it is believed that this fluid provides additional lubrication for intercourse as well as cleanses the male's urethra prior to ejaculation. It is really important to remember that many times, the pre-ejaculate contains sperm, usually from a recent ejaculation. This would explain how women get pregnant from no actual ejaculation, but simply from the pre-ejaculate.
So, to answer your question, yes a man could release pre-ejaculate without actually fully ejaculating. If aroused enough, the pre-ejaculate will come out, but then the man may or may not have the opportunity to ejaculate fully.
Dear Dr. Sex,
Can you please recommend a vibrator? I have been looking online but there are so many different types of vibrators. I am new to these sex toys so if you can recommend a nice vibrator let us know!
Signed,
Frustrated Shopper
Dear Frustrated Shopper,
I guess it's better to be a frustrated shopper because you have too many choices than to be a frustrated shopper because you have very little choices. Here is some information that I hope will help you to narrow down your selection.
First, let me distinguish the difference between a dildo and a vibrator. A dildo is a phallic-shaped object used to simulate intercourse, either vaginal or anal. A vibrator is simply something that vibrates. You could also have a vibrating dildo, which would be something phallic shaped that also vibrates.
Most vibrators, however, are not phallic shaped. Many, many vibrators are quite small actually. The reason for this is that most vibrators are used by women and these women are using the vibrators to stimulate their clitoris, a process which typically brings them to orgasm. Since the clitoris is relatively small, the vibrator doesn't need to be very big.
Does ejaculation always follow pre-ejaculation, or can you pre-ejaculate without ejaculating?
Signed,
Wondering
Dear Wondering,
There really isn't a specific process known as "pre-ejaculation", per se, but there is a fluid called the pre-ejaculate or pre-cum that is released during Masters and Johnson's plateau phase of sexual arousal. In this phase, the Cowper's glands secrete the pre-ejaculate fluid, a clear, thick, slippery fluid. While its purpose is not fully understood, it is believed that this fluid provides additional lubrication for intercourse as well as cleanses the male's urethra prior to ejaculation. It is really important to remember that many times, the pre-ejaculate contains sperm, usually from a recent ejaculation. This would explain how women get pregnant from no actual ejaculation, but simply from the pre-ejaculate.
So, to answer your question, yes a man could release pre-ejaculate without actually fully ejaculating. If aroused enough, the pre-ejaculate will come out, but then the man may or may not have the opportunity to ejaculate fully.
Dear Dr. Sex,
Can you please recommend a vibrator? I have been looking online but there are so many different types of vibrators. I am new to these sex toys so if you can recommend a nice vibrator let us know!
Signed,
Frustrated Shopper
Dear Frustrated Shopper,
I guess it's better to be a frustrated shopper because you have too many choices than to be a frustrated shopper because you have very little choices. Here is some information that I hope will help you to narrow down your selection.
First, let me distinguish the difference between a dildo and a vibrator. A dildo is a phallic-shaped object used to simulate intercourse, either vaginal or anal. A vibrator is simply something that vibrates. You could also have a vibrating dildo, which would be something phallic shaped that also vibrates.
Most vibrators, however, are not phallic shaped. Many, many vibrators are quite small actually. The reason for this is that most vibrators are used by women and these women are using the vibrators to stimulate their clitoris, a process which typically brings them to orgasm. Since the clitoris is relatively small, the vibrator doesn't need to be very big.
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