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What are the clear and distinctive criteria for semen, including its forceful and gushing emission with lust, to differentiate it from other yellow or clear, viscous secretions that may be discharged without gushing or lust, or the wetness discovered upon waking?

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A woman's maniy (seminal fluid) is known by its scent, which resembles that of palm spathe. Its discharge is accompanied by pleasure, followed by relaxation and a feeling of languor. As for the viscous fluid that is discharged upon arousal, it is madhiy (pre-seminal fluid). This is a thin, white, viscous fluid that is discharged upon arousal, but not with lust or gushing, nor is it followed by languor. It is more common in women. If wetness is found after waking from sleep, it is possible that it is maniy, in which case ghusl (ritual bath) is obligatory. The discharge of maniy with lust and accompanied by pleasure applies to both men's and women's maniy. However, its discharge gushing and in spurts is specific to a man's maniy.

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