Prostatitis is always associated with very unpleasant feelings for men: problems with urination, unstable erections, etc. With inflammation of the prostate, the quality of life seriously deteriorates. When the resulting problems force a person to go to a urologist, the question about the patient's sex life is not always taken into account. In fact, sexual intercourse with prostatitis is often associated with various types of erectile dysfunction, so many patients do not have sex at all. But in some cases, the problems are not so obvious, the patient remains sexually active, so he is not alien to the joys of sexual life. Is it possible to have sex with inflammation of the gland, or are such pleasures still prohibited?
Prostate and its role in men's life
First, it is worth understanding the importance of the prostate in the life of any person. Prostate gland is the most important organ of the body. If damaged, male infertility and even oncological development can occur. Therefore, it is important to maintain general health and especially the body, which will allow a man to maintain energy and sex life until old age. This chestnut-shaped organ lies below the bladder in front of the rectum and surrounds the urethra.
The prostate gland consists of glandular tissues that produce prostate juice and muscle structures that force this secretion to move through the glandular ducts, which eliminates the possibility of blockage and, therefore, prevents the development of inflammatory processes in the prostate gland. The organ performs three important functions:
- Motor.Between the prostate lobules there are muscular structures, due to their contraction, urinary retention occurs during an active erection and the release of sperm. If the function of the prostate is disturbed, erectile and urinary problems arise. It is on this basis that doctors often determine that motor prostate activity is disturbed.
- Secretary.It consists in producing a special secretion containing a mass of bioactive enzyme substances such as cholesterol and proteolytics, 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 production is controlled by testosterone produced in the testes and adrenal glands.
- obstacle.Prostate juice contains many enzymatic substances and polyanas, which prevent the penetration of infectious agents into the urinary tract.
Simply put, the prostate is responsible for the potency and other functions that ensure the exchange of sexual hormonal substances that have a positive effect on sex life and the health of the genitourinary system. The activity 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 fact there are many more. Therefore, even a small deviation in the work of the gland can have very serious consequences.
What are the dangers of prostate pathologies?
Many men do not take the pathologies of the prostate gland seriously enough. Meanwhile, inflammatory lesions of the prostate should not be ignored, because they are a trigger for the development of dangerous genitourinary pathologies. According to statistics, 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 gland. Moreover, in 50% of these patients, the diagnosis reveals chronic and advanced prostatitis.
The need to treat prostatitis is associated with a high risk of complications. First, a significant decrease in erectile functions and sexual desire and the absence of an erection. Almost all prostate and genitourinary pathologies are accompanied by similar symptoms. If a man avoids sexual intercourse, then he can suspect the development of inflammation of the prostate gland, especially morning erection and frequent urination at night.
Second, 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. In addition, the lack of therapy for prostatitis can lead to sepsis and abscess of prostate tissue, sclerotic processes in the prostate. Also, neglecting treatment is dangerous for erectile dysfunction, infertility and even the development of malignant tumor lesions in the gland.
Men in love should be especially careful, because the presence of an inflammatory process indicates the presence of pathogenic microorganisms that cause it. Frequent change of sexual partners threatens the development of sexually transmitted infections, which subsequently lead to inflammation of the prostate. It will be more difficult to destroy numerous pathogenic microorganisms such as chlamydia and mycoplasmosis, streptococci or staphylococci, trichomonas or gardnerella. Therefore, especially promiscuous men should use barrier methods of contraception to prevent prostate pathologies and STDs.
Partner prostatitis is also dangerous for women, because after sex 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 sexual intercourse
Most patients doubt whether it is possible to have sex with prostatitis. The question is ambiguous.
Experts say that some abstinence is necessary for sexual pleasure in prostatitis, but regular intercourse is also important. These recommendations are mutually exclusive, but they have their place.
As you know, an excellent prevention of prostate blockage is gland massage. And the best massage is sexual intercourse, during which ejaculation occurs accompanied by contraction of the gland and pelvic muscles. As a result, the accumulated secretion is released from the gland with ejaculation, and the blood flow in the small pelvis increases, which helps to quickly remove decay products. Therefore, sexual intimacy helps to normalize the functioning of the prostate.
If we consider the problem from the perspective of the dynamics of the pathological process, it is clear that the sexual abstinence indicated by a specialist will, on the contrary, lead to a worsening of the patient's pathological condition. Turns out sex is good for you. Experience shows that it is impossible to solve the problem of blocked prostate cases only with the help of drugs, even super effective ones. A course of deep prostate massage sessions is necessary, that is, intercourse cures prostatitis. Men should remember that the lack of demand for the glandular organ, that is, the lack of long-term sexual intercourse, will inevitably lead to stagnation, which aggravates the inflammatory state of the prostate.
Therefore, prostatitis and sex are completely compatible conditions, but the stage of the pathological process and the degree of its severity are important, because in some forms of prostatitis, sexual intercourse can be harmful and therefore contraindicated. In addition, sometimes the disease is so serious that the man is physically unable to perform his marital duties. Therefore, a consultation with a urologist is necessary in each individual case.
How does prostatitis affect sex life?
Inflammatory lesions of the prostate occur in 30-40% of men aged 25-45, and more young patients with such pathology are found. Some experts suggest that the development of prostatitis is helped by the insufficient regular sex life of patients, which is true to some extent. With regular sexual intercourse, the functionality of male reproductive structures has a beneficial effect and the hormonal condition is restored. However, excessive activity or insufficient sexual intercourse can lead to the development of inflammatory damage to prostate tissues. Against the background of infrequent sexual intercourse, in general, blockage of the prostate and pelvic structures is possible.
- Stagnation of prostate secretion and blood flow contributes to the development of infectious pathologies and chronic prostatic process.
- But excessive sexual activity can also lead to the development of inflammation of the prostate gland, especially if a man often changes partners.
- Such sexual activity is associated with a high risk of transmission of infections that can trigger the development of prostatitis.
It affects the probability 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, the gland begins to contract, with the help of which it gets rid of 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 during the treatment of prostatitis. The only thing that matters is how. Intermittent or too long sexual intercourse, on the contrary, increases the probability of inflammation of the prostate.
Unfortunately, pathologies of the prostate gland are accompanied by serious sexual disorders. To understand how prostatitis affects sexual life, it is enough to look at the possible complications of the pathology, among which erectile dysfunction, that is, impotence, is quite common. Half of prostate patients have erectile disorders and weak erections of varying severity. 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 report a decrease in the frequency of intercourse due to prostatitis. As a result, relationships with sexual partners deteriorate and even end.
Against the background of arising sexual problems, psychological problems also develop, according to statistics, 75% of patients with prostatitis have a symptom such as psychological burden. This condition occurs under the influence of several factors, such as chronic pain during urination, erection and ejaculation, which leads to subconscious limitation of sexual intercourse.
Treatment of prostatitis with sexual intercourse
So, it was said above that sexual intercourse with prostatitis is only encouraged, but you should not abuse such recommendations, otherwise the treatment may be harmful. Here, as when taking medicine, the dosage and treatment regimen are also important. Therefore, the treatment of prostatitis with sexual intercourse requires compliance with certain rules.
- To begin with, it is worth learning that sexual intimacy should be regular. Here, regularity does not mean a lot of sex. Intimacy should be of moderate intensity in order not to cause additional disturbances and further damage an already damaged inflamed prostate. The duration of such treatment is not important, the main thing is that each relationship ends with forced ejaculation. In the presence of chronic inflammation, patients are often worried about painful sensations, in such a situation, sexual pleasures should be avoided for a while. If the patient is not against sexual intercourse even in the presence of pain, then it is recommended to use barrier contraception. This is necessary so that the pathogenic microflora is not transmitted to the sexual partner.
- Thus, patients are allowed to have sex, but the mandatory requirement for sex life with prostatitis is monogamy - there must be one partner for sex. This requirement is related 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 cause complications of the inflammatory process, because it is difficult for the affected gland to fight with foreign microorganisms.
- If the couple has anal sex, then it is necessary to use a condom, because the rectum of the partner also has its own microflora, which can cause various complications when penetrating the prostate tissue from the urethra.
Prostatitis cannot be eliminated by medication alone, stimulation and massage of the prostate tissue is required, which can be achieved through regular sexual intercourse.
Prevention of prostatitis
Sex is a very effective tool not only in the treatment of inflammation and inflammation of the prostate gland, but also in the prevention of such cases. What are the preventive benefits of sex? During sexual intercourse, a strong anesthetic substance is released into the male body, which helps to overcome unpleasant and painful sensations. If unbearable pain prevents a normal and satisfying sexual life, you can take painkillers to make love unhindered about half an hour before intercourse.
If the patient has prostatitis of bacterial origin, prostate massage is contraindicated. In this case, regular sexual intercourse will help overcome prostate congestion and stimulate the secretion of prostate juice.
If a man regularly has sex with a partner, he will not experience a pathological condition such as prostatitis, provided that there is no other effect on the prostate gland or nearby pelvic structures. According to statistics, with regular sexual activity, the probability of prostate development is greatly reduced. If a man has already been diagnosed with acute prostatitis, with regular sexual intercourse, he will prevent the acute form of the pathology from turning into a chronic form.
When prostatitis is diagnosed, a man should strictly monitor his lifestyle and sexual partners. Treatment should be prescribed by a specialist. It is better to pay attention to a woman in sexual life, then regular sexual intercourse will speed up recovery, prevent the development of prostate complications and relieve the patient from congestion in the gland tissues.