a catheter , and preferably a urinary catheter , is disclosed , comprising an elongate shaft , an insertable end formed in or connected to one end of the elongate shaft , and a discharge end formed in or connected to the opposite end of the elongate shaft . further , the catheter further comprises an insertion aid at least partly encircling the discharge end , and being integrally and releasably connected to the discharge end . hereby , easy production is achieved , and at the same time , the insertion aid may easily be removed for use as an insertion aid when using the catheter .