Prostatitis is always accompanied by very unpleasant sensations for a man: problems with urination, unstable erections, etc. The quality of life with prostate inflammation seriously deteriorates. However, when the emerging problems prompt a person to visit a urologist, the issue of the patient's sex life is not always taken into consideration. In fact, sex with prostate is often associated with various types of erectile dysfunction, 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 the joys of sexual life are not alien to him. Is it possible to have sex if the gland is inflamed, or are such pleasures still prohibited?
The prostate and its role in a man's life
First, it is worth understanding the importance of the prostate in the life of every man. The prostate gland is the most important organ in the body. If damaged, male infertility and even oncology can develop. 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 below the bladder and surrounds the urinary tract.
The prostate consists of glandular tissue that produces prostate fluid and muscular structures that force this secretion to move through the ducts of the glands, which eliminates the possibility of congestion and, therefore, prevents the development of inflammatory processes in the prostate gland. The body performs three important functions:
- The engine.Between the lobules of the prostate there are muscular structures, due to the contraction of which retention of urine occurs during an active erection and the release of sperm. If the functioning of the prostate is disturbed, then erectile and urinary problems appear. It is on this basis that doctors often determine that the motor activity of the prostate is impaired.
- Secretary.It consists in the production of a special secret that contains 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 spermatozoa when they are released with semen during ejaculation. Total secretion production is controlled by testosterone, which is produced in the testes and adrenal glands.
- The barrier.Prostate fluid contains many enzymatic substances and polyans, which prevent the penetration of infectious agents into the urinary tract.
Simply put, the prostate is responsible for the power and other functions that ensure the exchange of sexual hormonal substances, which has a positive effect on sex 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 the 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 risks of prostate pathologies?
Many men do not take prostate pathologies seriously enough. Meanwhile, inflammatory lesions of the prostate cannot be ignored, because they are the 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 tissue. Moreover, in 50% of these patients, the diagnosis reveals chronic and advanced prostatitis.
The need to treat prostatitis is due to the high risk of complications. First, there is a noticeable decline in erectile functions and sexual desire and lack of erection. Almost all prostate and genitourinary pathologies are associated with similar symptoms. If a man avoids sexual intercourse, then the development of prostate inflammation can be suspected, especially in the absence of an erection in the morning 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 the prostate tissue, sclerotic processes in the prostate. Also, the neglect of treatment is dangerous for the development of erectile dysfunction, infertility and even malignant tumor lesions in the gland.
Beloved men should be especially careful, because 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 then provoke inflammation of the prostate. And many pathogenic microorganisms such as chlamydia and mycoplasmosis, streptococci or staphylococci, trichomonas or gardnerella will be much more difficult to destroy. Therefore, especially shy men should use barrier methods of contraception to prevent prostate pathologies and sexually transmitted diseases.
The partner's 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, as a result of which cystitis develops 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 unclear.
Experts say that with prostatitis, some abstinence is necessary in terms of sexual pleasures, but at the same time, regular sexual relations are important. These recommendations are mutually exclusive, but they have their place.
As you know, an excellent prevention of prostate blockage is glandular massage. And the best massage is sexual intercourse, during which ejaculation occurs, accompanied by contraction of the muscles of the glands and pelvis. As a result, the accumulated secretion is released from the gland together 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 perspective of the dynamics of the pathological process, it is clear that the sexual abstinence indicated by a specialist is very likely, on the contrary, to provoke a worsening of the patient's pathological condition. Turns out sex is good for you. Practice shows that the problem of congestive prostate phenomena is impossible to solve only with the help of medications, even super effective ones. A course of deep prostate massage is necessary, d. m. th. sex actually treats prostatitis. Men should remember that the lack of demand for the glandular organ, d. m. th. , long-term sexual abstinence, will inevitably lead to stagnation, which only worsens 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 sex can be harmful and therefore contraindicated. In addition, sometimes the disease is so severe that the man is physically unable to perform marital duties. Therefore, in any 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 25-45, and more and more new patients are found with such a pathology. Some experts suggest that the development of prostatitis is triggered by insufficiently regular sex life of patients, which is true to some extent. With regular sexual intercourse, the functionality of a 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 tissue. Against the background of infrequent 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 the chronicity of the acute process of the prostate.
- But excessive sexual activity can also lead to the development of prostate inflammation, especially if a man changes partners too often.
- Such sexual activity is associated with a high risk of transmission of infections that can cause the development of prostatitis.
It affects the possibility of developing prostatitis and the quality of sexual intimacy. During sexual arousal, blood circulation in the pelvis increases, blood flows to the genitals and prostate. When an orgasm occurs, contractions of the gland begin, with the help of which it releases excess blood into 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. Interrupted or very long sexual contact, on the contrary, increases the possibility of prostate inflammation.
Unfortunately, prostate pathologies are associated with 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, d. m. th. , impotence, is quite common. Half of prostatic patients experience erectile dysfunction 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 the quality of sexual and personal life of patients. As a result of problems with erection, 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.
In the background of the sexual problems that arise, psychological problems also develop; according to statistics, 75% of prostate patients have a symptom such as psychological burden. This condition appears under the influence of several factors such as chronic pain during urination, erection and ejaculation, which leads to a subconscious limitation of sexual relations.
Treatment of prostatitis with sex
So, it was said above that sexual activity with prostate is only encouraged, but you should not abuse such recommendations, otherwise the treatment may be harmful. Here, as with taking medications, the dose and treatment regimen are important. Therefore, the treatment of 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 a lot of sex. Intimacy should be developed under conditions of moderate intensity, so as not to provoke additional 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 every contact ends with forced ejaculation. In the presence 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 against sexual intercourse even in the presence of pain, then the use of barrier contraception is recommended. This is necessary to avoid the transmission of pathogenic microflora to a sexual partner.
- So, patients are allowed to have sex, but a mandatory requirement for sex life with prostatitis is monogamy - there must be a sexual partner. This requirement is due to the individual microflora of each person, therefore, when changing sexual partners, unwanted contact with different microbes occurs. Although they are not pathogenic in nature, they can still provoke complications of the inflammatory process, since the affected gland is difficult to fight foreign microorganisms.
- If a couple has anal sex, then it is necessary to use a condom, because the partner's rectum also has its own microflora, which, when it penetrates through the urethra into the prostate tissue, can provoke various complications.
Prostatitis cannot be eliminated with 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 medicine not only in the treatment of congestion and inflammation of the prostate, but also in the prevention of such conditions. What are the preventive benefits of intercourse? During sexual contact, a powerful anesthetic substance is released into the male body, which helps to cope with unpleasant and painful sensations. If unbearable pain interferes with a normal and satisfying sex life, then about half an hour before intimacy you can take a sedative to make love without obstacles.
If the patient has prostatitis of bacterial origin, then prostate massage is contraindicated. In this situation, regular sex will help to cope with prostate blockage and stimulate the secretion of prostate fluid.
If a man regularly has sexual intercourse with a partner, then he will not encounter such a pathological condition as prostatitis, provided that there is no other influence on the prostate gland or on the nearby pelvic structures. According to statistics, the likelihood of developing a prostate with regular sexual activity is greatly reduced. If a man has already been diagnosed with acute inflammation of the prostate, then through the practice of 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 should 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 free the patient from congestion in the glandular tissue.