Welcome to sex-ed 101. Today, we are learning about Pre-Cum.

Pre-ejaculate fluid, also known as Pre-cum, is essential for reproduction. Cowper’s gland secretion lubricates the urethra, so that sperm is able to to smoothly ejaculate into a woman’s vagina.

Question 1: HIV is present in Pre-cum. T/F

True. Scientists have proven that HIV is present in pre-cum, mostly macrophages and CD4 lymphocytes. Meaning, if you have sex with someone that has HIV without a condom and he doesn’t ejaculate, you can still get HIV.

Question 2: Sperm is present in pre-cum. T/F
FALSE. Sperm being present in pre-cum is a myth, so go crazy. Sources are here, and here. It is physically impossible for sperm to creep up the epididymis into the urethra unless the male is going through an orgasm. The only explanation of how sperm could possibly be in a male’s urethra before orgasm, is that there were traces of semen lining the urethral walls (from a previous orgasm) before.

This also says that the “withdrawal” method is a 100% successful, no sperm, no baby. However, the average failure rate of 27% is probably because of waiting for the absolute last moment, or the person simply doesn’t know what he’s doing.

I don’t know about you, but this is awesome news to me.