[102] Menstruation has a similar influence in facilitating coitus,
as Schurig long since pointed out.[103] A like process takes place during
parturition when the same parts are being lubricated and stretched in
preparation for the protrusion of the foetal head. The occurrence of the
mucous flow in tumescence always indicates that that process is actively
affecting the central sexual organs, and that voluptuous emotions are
present.[104]
The secretions of the genital canal and outlet in women are
somewhat numerous. We have the odoriferous glands of sebaceous
origin, and with them the prepuce of the clitoris which has been
described as a kind of gigantic sebaceous follicle with the
clitoris occupying its interior. (Hyrtl.) There is the secretion
from the glands of Bartholin. There is again the vaginal
secretion, opaque and albuminous, which appears to be alkaline
when secreted, but becomes acid under the decomposing influence
of bacteria, which are, however, harmless and not pathogenic.
(Gow, _Obstetrical Society of London_, January 3, 1894.) There
is, finally, the mucous uterine secretion, which is alkaline,
and, being poured out during orgasm, is believed to protect the
spermatozoa from destruction by the acid vaginal secretion.
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