Prostatitis is always associated with very unpleasant sensations for men: problems urinating, unstable erections, etc. Still, when emerging problems lead someone to see a urologist, the issue of the patient's sex life is not always considered. In fact, sex with prostatitis is often associated with various types of erectile disorders, so many patients do not even try to have sexual intercourse. But in some cases, the problems are not so pronounced, the patient remains sexually active, so the joys of sexual life are not alien to him. Is it possible to have sex with an inflamed gland or are these pleasures still prohibited?
The prostate and its role in a man's life
Firstly, it is worth understanding the importance of the prostate in any man's life. The prostate is the most important organ in the body. If it is damaged, male infertility and even oncology may occur. Therefore, it is important to maintain health in general and the organ in particular, which will allow a man to maintain energy and sexual life until old age. This chestnut-shaped organ is located in front of the rectum, under the bladder, and surrounds the urinary canal.
The prostate is made up of glandular tissues that produce prostate juice and muscular structures that force this secretion to move through the glandular ducts, which eliminates the possibility of congestion and, therefore, prevents the development of inflammatory processes in the prostate. The organ performs three important functions:
- Motor.Between the prostatic lobules there are muscular structures, due to the contraction of which urinary retention occurs during an active erection and sperm release. If the functioning of the prostate is disturbed, problems of an erectile and urinary nature arise. It is on this basis that doctors usually determine that the motor activity of the prostate is impaired.
- Secretary.It consists in the production of a special secretion containing a mass of bioactive enzymatic substances such as cholesterol and proteolytes, biogenic amines and phospholipids, citrate citrate and zinc. This secretion creates a fertile ground for sperm when they are released with sperm during ejaculation. The total production of secretion is controlled by testosterone, which is produced in the testicles and adrenal glands.
- Barrier.Prostatic juice contains many enzymatic and pollinate substances that prevent the penetration of infectious agents into the urinary tract.
Simply put, the prostate is responsible for potency and other functions that ensure the exchange of sexual hormonal substances, which has a positive effect on sexual life and the health of the genitourinary system. The functioning of the entire male reproductive system depends on the activity of the gland. According to scientific classification, prostate functions are divided into three main areas, but in reality there are many more. Therefore, even a slight deviation in the functioning of the gland can lead to quite serious consequences.
What are the dangers of prostate pathologies?
Many men do not take prostate pathologies seriously enough. However, inflammatory lesions of the prostate cannot be ignored, because they are a trigger for the development of dangerous genitourinary pathologies. Statistics say that after 45, in the absence of preventive measures, every second man shows signs of inflammatory processes in the prostate tissues. Furthermore, in 50% of these patients, the diagnosis reveals chronic and advanced prostatitis.
The need for treatment of prostatitis is due to the high risk of complications. Firstly, there is a noticeable decrease in erectile functions and sexual desire, and lack of erection. Almost all prostate and genitourinary pathologies are accompanied by similar symptoms. If a man avoids sexual intercourse, the development of prostatic inflammation may be suspected, especially in the absence of morning erections and frequent urination at night.
Secondly, untreated prostatitis can be complicated by the chronicity of the inflammatory process and its spread to other pelvic structures, such as the urethra, seminal vesicles or testicles. Also, lack of therapy for prostatitis can lead to sepsis and abscess of prostate tissue, sclerotic processes in the prostate gland. In addition, neglect of treatment is dangerous for the development of erectile dysfunction, infertility and even malignant tumor lesions in the gland.
Loving men should be especially careful, as the presence of an inflammatory process indicates the presence of pathogenic microorganisms that caused it. Frequent changes of sexual partners threaten the development of sexually transmitted infections, which subsequently provoke inflammation of the prostate gland. And multiple pathogenic microorganisms, such as chlamydia and mycoplasmosis, streptococci or staphylococci, trichomonas or gardnerella, will be much more difficult to destroy. Therefore, especially promiscuous men need to use barrier contraceptive methods to prevent prostate pathologies and STDs.
Partner prostatitis is also dangerous for women, since after sexual intercourse the inflammatory process can spread to the mucous membrane of the woman's urethra and then to the bladder, resulting in the development of cystitis after sex. Therefore, the pathology cannot be ignored.
Prostatitis and sex
Most patients doubt whether it is possible to have sex with prostatitis. The question is ambiguous.
Experts say that with prostatitis some abstinence in terms of sexual pleasures is necessary, but at the same time, regular sexual intercourse is important. These recommendations are mutually exclusive, but they have their place.
As you know, an excellent prevention of prostate congestion is massage of the glands. And the best massage is sexual intercourse, during which ejaculation occurs, accompanied by contractions of the glandular and pelvic muscles. As a result, the accumulated secretion is released from the gland along with the ejaculate, and blood flow increases in the small pelvis, which contributes to the accelerated removal of decay products. Therefore, sexual intimacy helps to normalize prostate activity.
If we consider the problem from the point of view of the dynamics of the pathological process, it becomes clear that sexual abstinence recommended by a specialist will probably provoke, on the contrary, a worsening of the patient's pathological condition. It turns out that sex is good for you. Practice shows that it is impossible to solve the problem of congestive prostate phenomena only with the help of medications, even super-effective ones. A series of deep prostate massage sessions is necessary, that is, having sex treats prostatitis. Men should remember that the lack of demand for the glandular organ, that is, prolonged sexual abstinence, will inevitably lead to stagnation, which only aggravates the inflammatory state of the prostate gland.
Therefore, prostatitis and sex are completely compatible conditions, but the stage of the pathological process and the degree of its severity are important, since in some forms of prostatitis sex can be harmful and therefore contraindicated. Furthermore, sometimes the illness is so severe that the man is physically unable to fulfill marital duties. Therefore, in each individual case, consultation with a urologist is necessary.
How does prostatitis affect sex life?
Inflammatory lesions of the prostate occur in 30-40% of men aged 25 to 45 years, and more and more young patients with this pathology are found. Some experts suggest that the development of prostatitis is promoted by insufficiently regular sexual life of patients, which is true to a certain extent. With regular sexual intercourse, the functionality of the man's reproductive structures has a beneficial effect and the hormonal status is restored. But excessive activity or insufficient sexual contacts can provoke the development of inflammatory damage to prostate tissues. Against the background of rare sexual intercourse, congestion in the prostate and pelvic structures in general becomes possible.
- Stagnation of prostate secretion and blood flow contributes to the development of infectious pathologies and chronicity of the acute prostatic process.
- But excessive sexual activity can also lead to the development of prostate inflammation, especially if a man changes partners too often.
- This sexual activity is associated with a high risk of transmitting infections that can trigger the development of prostatitis.
It affects the likelihood of developing prostatitis and the quality of sexual intimacy. During sexual arousal, blood flow in the pelvis increases, blood flows to the genitals and prostate. When orgasm occurs, contractions of the gland begin, with the help of which it eliminates excess blood in the vascular channels. Therefore, full sexual intercourse is a kind of preventive method against the development of inflammatory lesions in the gland. This proves that it is possible to have sex in the treatment of prostatitis. The only thing that matters is how. Interrupted or too long sexual contact, on the contrary, increases the likelihood of prostate inflammation.
Unfortunately, prostate pathologies are accompanied by serious sexual disorders. To understand how prostatitis affects sexual life, just look at the possible complications of the pathology, among which erectile dysfunction, that is, impotence, is quite common. Half of prostate patients experience erectile disorders and weakened erections of varying severity. And 25% of patients have problems in the form of low libido and sexual desire. Such changes negatively affect patients’ quality of sexual and personal life. As a result of erection problems, almost all men notice a decrease in the frequency of sexual intercourse due to prostatitis. As a result, relationships with sexual partners deteriorate and even end.
Against the background of the sexual problems that arise, psychological problems also develop: according to statistics, 75% of patients with prostatitis have such a symptom as psychological burden. This condition occurs under the influence of several factors such as chronic pain when urinating, erection and ejaculation, which leads to a subconscious restriction of sexual relations.
Treating prostatitis with sex
So, it was said above that sexual activity with prostatitis is only encouraged, but such recommendations should not be abused, otherwise the treatment may be harmful. Here, as with taking medications, the dosage and treatment regimen are important. Therefore, treating prostatitis with sex requires compliance with certain rules.
- To begin with, it is worth learning that sexual intimacy should be regular. Regularity here does not mean lots of sexual intercourse. Intimacy should occur under conditions of moderate intensity, so as not to provoke additional violations and not cause even more damage to the already damaged, inflamed prostate. The duration of this treatment does not matter, the main thing is that each contact ends with mandatory ejaculation. In the presence of chronic inflammation, patients are often bothered by painful sensations, in such a situation it is necessary to abstain from sexual pleasures for a while. If the patient is not averse to having sex even in the presence of pain, the use of barrier contraception is recommended. This is necessary to prevent the transmission of pathogenic microflora to the sexual partner.
- So, patients can have sex, but a mandatory requirement for sexual life with prostatitis is monogamy - there must be one partner for sexual intercourse. This requirement is due to the individual microflora of each person, therefore, when changing sexual partners, unwanted contact with various microbes occurs. Although they are not pathogenic in nature, they can still provoke complications of the inflammatory process, as it is difficult for the affected gland to fight foreign microorganisms.
- If the couple has anal sex, it is necessary to use a condom, as the partner's rectum also has its own microflora, which, when penetrating through the urethra into the prostate tissue, can cause several complications.
Prostatitis cannot be eliminated with medication alone; Prostatic tissue stimulation and massage is required, which can be achieved through regular sexual intercourse.
Prostatitis prevention
Sex is a very effective remedy not only in treating prostate congestion and inflammation but also in preventing such conditions. What are the preventive benefits of sexual intercourse? During sexual contact, a powerful anesthetic substance is released into the male body, which helps to cope with uncomfortable and painful sensations. If unbearable pain interferes with a normal and satisfactory sex life, about half an hour before intimacy you can take a painkiller to make love without hindrance.
If the patient has prostatitis of bacterial origin, prostate massage is contraindicated. In this situation, regular sex will help deal with prostate congestion and stimulate the secretion of prostate juice.
If a man regularly has sexual intercourse with a female partner, he will not encounter a pathological condition such as prostatitis, as long as there is no other impact on the prostate or nearby pelvic structures. According to statistics, the probability of developing a prostate gland with regular sexual activity is greatly reduced. If a man has already been diagnosed with acute inflammation of the prostate gland, then by practicing regular sexual intercourse, he will prevent the degeneration of the acute form of the pathology into a chronic one.
When diagnosed with prostatitis, a man must strictly monitor his lifestyle and sexual partners. Treatment must be prescribed by a specialist. In sexual life, it is better to focus on a woman, then regular sex will speed up recovery, prevent the development of prostate complications and relieve the patient from congestion in glandular tissues.