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Question:
whenever i get my penis hardened, there fuild flowing out from my tip of penis.

Answer:
by Scott Gross: (01/05/2005)
Hi and thanks for your question. I'm sorry if it has taken us a while to get back to you. The fluid that is likely coming from the tip of your penis when it gets erect (hard) is commonly called pre-cum. It is a fluid that is made by the Cowper's gland, which is designed to clean the urethra (the tube that goes through the middle of your penis) before you ejaculate. Your body does this to protect the sperm in your semen from any urine (pee) that may have been left in your urethra. This is all part of a normal sexual response, and so you have nothing to be concerned of. I hope this helps you! Feel free to ask any other questions you may have. Scott Gross

Reviewed by: Patricia Fawver Ph.D. in Sexology

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