Fluid Discharge before Ejaculation

Q. During arousal, what is the clear fluid that flows from my penis prior to ejaculation? Is this normal?

A. The clear fluid that is present before you ejaculate comes from the prostate and periurethral glands. That fluid serves to lubricate the urethra before ejaculation. All men have it, some more than others.

You should know that since this fluid comes from the prostate, it can have sperm in it. That is why men always need to wear protection during arousal if they wish to avoid making their partners pregnant. Some men believe that if they pull out of the vagina before they ejaculate (the so-called withdrawal method) then they will not get the girl pregnant. That is wrong — all men dribble before they shoot.