Prostatitis is always associated with very unpleasant feelings for men: urination problems, unstable erection, etc. The quality of life associated with prostatitis is severely reduced. If the arising problems still make a person to visit a urologist, the question of the patient's sex life is not always taken into account. In fact, sex with prostatitis is often associated with various erectile dysfunctions, so many patients do not attempt sexual intercourse at all. But in some cases, the problems are not so pronounced, the patient remains sexually active, so he is not alien to the joys of sexual life. Is it possible to have sex when the gland is inflamed, or is such pleasure still prohibited?
The prostate and its role in a man's life
First of all, it is worth understanding the importance of the prostate in the life of every person. The prostate is the most important organ in the body. If it is damaged, male infertility and even oncology may develop. Therefore, it is important to maintain health in general, and especially the organ, which allows a man to maintain his energy and sex life until old age. This chestnut-shaped organ is located in front of the rectum below the bladder and surrounds the urethra.
The prostate consists of glandular tissues that produce prostatic juice and muscle structures that force this secretion through the glandular ducts, which excludes the possibility of congestion and thus prevents the development of inflammatory processes in the prostate gland. The organ performs three important functions:
- Engine.Between the lobes of the prostate there are muscle structures, due to their contraction, urinary retention occurs during active erection and the release of sperm. If the functioning of the prostate is disturbed, erection and urination problems occur. On this basis, doctors often determine that the activity of the motor prostate is impaired.
- Secretary.It consists in the production of a special secretion containing a mass of bioactive enzyme substances, such as cholesterol and proteolites, biogenic amines and phospholipids, citrate-citrate and zinc. This secretion creates a breeding ground for the sperm when they are released with the sperm during ejaculation. Total secretion is controlled by testosterone, which is produced in the testicles and adrenal glands.
- Barrier.Prostate juice contains many enzymatic substances and polyants 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 urinary system. The functioning of the entire male reproductive system depends on the activity of the gland. According to scientific classification, the functions of the prostate 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. Meanwhile, inflammatory changes in the prostate cannot be ignored, as they lead to the development of dangerous genitourinary pathologies. Statistics say that after the age of 45, in the absence of preventive measures, every second man shows signs of inflammatory processes in the tissues of the prostate. In addition, in 50% of patients, the diagnosis reveals chronic and advanced prostatitis.
The need to treat prostatitis is due to the high risk of complications. First, a noticeable decrease in erectile functions and sexual desire, as well as the absence of an erection. Almost all prostate and urinary tract pathologies are accompanied by similar symptoms. If a man avoids sexual contact, the development of prostatitis can be suspected, especially in the absence of morning erection and frequent urination at night.
Second, untreated prostatitis can be complicated by chronic inflammation and spread to other pelvic structures, such as the urethra, seminal vesicles, or testicles. In addition, lack of therapy for prostatitis can lead to sepsis and abscess of the prostate tissue, sclerotic processes of the prostate. In addition, neglecting treatment is dangerous for the development of erectile dysfunction, infertility and even malignant neoplastic changes of the gland.
Loving males should be especially careful, because the presence of the inflammatory process indicates the presence of pathogenic microorganisms that cause it. Frequent change of sexual partners risks the development of sexually transmitted infections, which subsequently cause prostatitis. It will be much more difficult to destroy more pathogenic microorganisms, such as chlamydia and mycoplasmosis, streptococci or staphylococci, trichomonas or gardnerella. Therefore, promiscuous men should use contraceptive methods to prevent prostate pathologies and STDs.
Partner prostatitis is also dangerous for women, because after sexual contact the inflammatory process can spread to the mucous membrane of the woman's urethra and then to the bladder, as a result of which cystitis develops after sex. Therefore, the pathology cannot be ignored.
Prostatitis and sex
Most patients doubt whether sex is possible with prostatitis. The question is ambiguous.
According to the experts, in the case of prostatitis, some abstinence in 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, gland massage is an excellent prevention of prostate congestion. And the best massage is the sexual act, during which ejaculation occurs, accompanied by the contraction of the glandular and pelvic muscles. As a result, together with the ejaculate, the accumulated secretions are released from the gland, and the blood flow in the pelvis increases, which contributes to the accelerated removal of decomposition products. Therefore, sexual intimacy helps to normalize the activity of the prostate.
If we examine the problem from the perspective of the dynamics of the pathological process, it is clear that the sexual abstinence indicated by the specialist, on the contrary, causes the deterioration of the patient's pathological condition. Turns out sex is good for you. Practice shows that it is impossible to solve the problem of congestive prostate phenomena with medication alone, even with super-effective drugs. A deep prostate massage treatment is necessary, that is, sex really cures prostatitis. Men should remember that the lack of demand for the glandular organ, that is, long-term sexual abstinence, inevitably leads to stagnation, which only aggravates the inflammatory state of the prostate.
Therefore, prostatitis and sex are completely compatible conditions, but the stage and degree of severity of the pathological process is important, because in some forms of prostatitis sex can be harmful and is therefore contraindicated. In addition, the disease is sometimes so severe that the man is physically unable to perform marital duties. Therefore, a consultation with a urologist is necessary in each case.
How does prostatitis affect sex life?
Inflammatory changes of the prostate occur in 30-40% of men aged 25-45, and more and more young patients with this pathology are found. According to some experts, the development of prostatitis is facilitated by the patients' insufficiently regular sex life, which is true to some extent. During 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 intercourse can trigger inflammatory damage to the tissues of the prostate. Against the background of infrequent sexual relations, congestion of the prostate and pelvic structures in general is possible.
- Stagnation of prostate secretion and blood flow contributes to the development of infectious pathologies and the acute prostatic process becoming chronic.
- But excessive sexual activity can also lead to the development of prostatitis, especially if a man changes partners too often.
- Such sexual activity carries a high risk of transmission of infections that cause prostatitis.
It affects the likelihood of developing prostatitis and the quality of sexual intimacy. During sexual excitement, blood flow in the pelvis increases, blood flows to the genitals and prostate. When orgasm occurs, the gland begins to contract, which helps it get rid of excess blood in the vascular channels. Therefore, full sexual intercourse is a kind of preventive method against the development of inflammatory changes of the gland. This proves that sex is possible in the treatment of prostatitis. The only thing that matters is how. Interrupted or too long sexual intercourse, on the contrary, increases the likelihood of prostatitis.
Unfortunately, prostate pathologies are accompanied by serious sexual disorders. To understand how prostatitis affects sexual life, it is enough to examine the possible complications of the pathology, among which erectile dysfunction, i. e. impotence, is quite common. Half of prostate patients experience various degrees of erectile dysfunction and weakened erection. And 25% of patients have problems in the form of low libido and sexual desire. Such changes negatively affect the quality of sexual and personal life of patients. As a result of erectile problems, almost all men notice a decrease in the frequency of intercourse due to prostatitis. As a result, relationships with sexual partners deteriorate and even end.
In the background of the sexual problems that occur, psychological problems also develop, according to statistics, 75% of patients suffering from prostatitis have some kind of symptom, such as psychological strain. This condition occurs due to several factors, such as chronic pain during urination, erection and ejaculation, which leads to a subconscious limitation of sexual intercourse.
Treating prostatitis with sex
So, it was said above that sexual activity with prostatitis is only encouraged, but these recommendations should not be abused, otherwise the treatment may be harmful. Here too, as when taking medicines, dosage and regimen are important. Therefore, the sexual treatment of prostatitis requires compliance with certain rules.
- In the beginning, it is worth learning that sexual intimacy should be regular. Regularity here does not mean a lot of sex. Intimacy should take place in conditions of moderate intensity, so as not to provoke further violations and not to cause even more damage to the already damaged inflamed prostate. The duration of such treatment does not matter, the main thing is that all contact must end with ejaculation. In the case of chronic inflammation, patients are often disturbed by painful sensations, in such a situation it is necessary to refrain from sexual pleasures for a while. If the patient is not averse to sex even in the presence of pain, then the use of barrier contraception is recommended. This is necessary to avoid the transfer of pathogenic microflora to the sexual partner.
- So, patients are allowed to have sex, but monogamy is a mandatory condition for sexual life with prostatitis - there must be one partner for sexual relations. This requirement arises from 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 cause complications of the inflammatory process, as the affected gland has a hard time fighting foreign microorganisms.
- If a couple has anal sex, a condom must be used, because the partner's rectum also has its own microflora, which can penetrate the prostate tissue through the urethra and cause various complications.
Prostatitis cannot be eliminated by medication alone, it is necessary to stimulate and massage the prostate tissue, which can be achieved through regular sexual contact.
Prevention of prostatitis
Sex is a very effective remedy not only for treating congestion and inflammation of the prostate, but also for preventing such conditions. What are the preventive benefits of sex? During sexual contact, a strong anesthetic substance is released into the male body, which helps to cope with unpleasant and painful feelings. If unbearable pain interferes with a normal and full sex life, you can take a painkiller about half an hour before intimacy in order to make love unhindered.
If the patient has prostatitis of bacterial origin, prostate massage is contraindicated. In this situation, regular sex helps to cope with prostate congestion and stimulates the secretion of prostate juice.
If a man has regular sexual intercourse with a partner, he will not encounter a pathological condition such as prostatitis, provided that there is no other effect on the prostate gland or nearby pelvic structures. According to statistics, the probability of developing prostate is significantly reduced with regular sexual activity. If a man has already been diagnosed with acute prostatitis, he prevents the degeneration of the acute form of the pathology into a chronic one by practicing regular sexual intercourse.
When prostatitis is diagnosed, a man must strictly monitor his lifestyle and sexual partners. The treatment must be prescribed by a specialist. In sexual life, it is better to focus on a woman, then regular sex will speed up healing, prevent the development of prostate complications, and relieve the patient from glandular tissue congestion.