Prostatitis is always associated with very unpleasant sensations for men: problems with urination, unstable erection, etc. Sh. Quality of life seriously deteriorates with prostatitis. When the problems arise still prompt a visit to a urologist, the question of the patient's sexual life is not always discussed. In fact, sex with prostatitis is often associated with various types of erectile dysfunction, so many patients do not try to have sex at all. But in some cases, the problems are not so pronounced, the patient remains sexually active, so he is no stranger to the joy of sexual life. Is it possible to have sex if the gland is inflamed, or is such pleasure still prohibited?
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 any man. The prostate gland 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 the organ in particular, which will allow a man to maintain his energy and sexual life until old age. This chestnut-shaped organ is located in front of the rectum under the bladder and surrounds the urethra.
The prostate consists of glandular tissues that produce prostate juice and muscular structures that force this secretion to move through the ducts of the gland, which eliminates the possibility of swelling and, therefore, prevents the development of inflammatory processes in the prostate gland. The organ performs three important functions:
- motor.Between the lobules of the prostate there are muscular structures, due to the contraction of which urine is retained during an active erection and sperm release. If the functioning of the prostate is disturbed, then erectile and urinary problems appear. Based on this, doctors often determine that the motor activity of the prostate is impaired.
- secretarial.It consists of the production of a special secretion, which contains a mass of bioactive enzymatic substances, such as cholesterol and proteolites, biogenic amines and phospholipids, citrate citrate and zinc. This secretion creates a breeding ground for sperm when they are released with the sperm during ejaculation. Total secretion production is controlled by testosterone, which is produced in the testes and adrenal glands.
- barrier.Prostate juice contains a lot of enzymes and polyana, which prevent infectious agents from entering the urinary tract.
Simply put, the prostate is responsible for potency and other functions that ensure the exchange of sex hormones, which positively affects sexual life and the health of the urogenital 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 pathology seriously enough. In the meantime, inflammatory lesions of the prostate cannot be ignored, because they are the cause of the development of dangerous sexual pathologies. Statistics say that after 45 years, in the absence of preventive measures, every second man has signs of inflammatory processes in the prostate tissues. 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 of all, there is a noticeable decrease in erectile functions and sexual desire and a lack of erection. Almost all pathologies of the prostate and genitourinary system are accompanied by similar symptoms. If a man avoids sexual intercourse, then the development of prostate inflammation can be suspected, especially in the absence of 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 testes. In addition, the lack of prostatitis therapy can lead to sepsis and prostate tissue abscess, sclerotic processes of the prostate. Also, neglecting treatment is dangerous for the development of erectile dysfunction, infertility and even malignant tumor lesions in the gland.
Loving 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 subsequently 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 promiscuous men need to use barrier methods of contraception to prevent prostate pathologies and STDs.
Partner's prostatitis is also dangerous for women, since after sexual intercourse, the inflammatory process can spread to the mucous membrane of the female urethra, and then to the bladder, as a result of which cystitis develops after sex. Therefore, 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 during prostatitis, some restraint is needed in terms of sexual pleasure, but at the same time, regular intercourse is important. These recommendations are mutually exclusive, but they have their place.
As you know, an excellent prevention of prostate swelling is massage of the gland. 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 together with the ejaculate and the blood circulation in the small pelvis increases, which helps to remove the decay products faster. 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 the specialist will, on the contrary, provoke 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 phenomenon only with the help of medicines, even if they are super effective. A course of deep massage of the prostate is necessary, that is, actually sex cures prostatitis. Men should remember that the lack of demand on the gland organ, i. e. long-term sexual abstinence, will inevitably lead to stagnation, which only aggravates the inflammatory state of the prostate.
Therefore, prostatitis and sex are completely compatible conditions, but the stage of the pathological process and its severity are important, because in some forms of prostatitis, sex can be harmful and therefore contraindicated. In addition, sometimes the illness is so severe that the man is physically unable to perform family duties. Therefore, it is necessary to consult a urologist 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 and more young patients are found with this pathology. Some experts suggest that the development of prostatitis is facilitated by the insufficiently regular sex life of patients, which is somewhat true. With regular sexual intercourse, the functioning of male reproductive structures has a beneficial effect and the hormonal condition is restored. But excessive activity or insufficient sexual contacts can provoke the development of inflammatory lesions of prostate tissues. Against the background of infrequent intercourse, swelling 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 chronicity of the acute process of the prostate.
- But excessive sexual activity can also lead to the development of prostatitis, especially if a man changes partners too often.
- Such sexual activity is associated with a high risk of transmission of infections, which can lead to 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 releases 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 important thing is how. Interrupted or very long sexual contact, on the contrary, increases the probability of inflammation of the prostate.
Unfortunately, prostate pathologies 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, or impotence, is quite common. Half of the patients with prostate have erectile disorders and weakened erection of various severity. And 25% of patients have problems in the form of low libido and sexual desire. Such changes have a negative impact on 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 symptoms such as psychological stress. This condition occurs under the influence of several factors, such as chronic pain during urination, erection and ejaculation, which causes a subconscious limitation of sexual intercourse.
Treatment of prostatitis through sex
So, it was said above that sexual activity with prostatitis is only encouraged, but you should not abuse such recommendations, otherwise the treatment may be harmful. Here, as well as when taking medication, dosage 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. Here, regularity does not mean many sexual acts. Intimacy should be done with moderate intensity so as not to provoke additional disorders 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 each contact ends with mandatory ejaculation. In the presence of chronic inflammation, patients often suffer from painful sensations, in such a situation it is necessary to refrain from sexual pleasure for a while. If the patient does not object to sexual intercourse even in the presence of pain, then it is recommended to use barrier contraception. This is necessary to prevent the transmission of pathogenic microflora to a sexual partner.
- So, patients are allowed to have sex, but monogamy is a mandatory requirement for sex life with prostatitis - there must be one partner for sexual intercourse. This requirement is due to the individual microflora of each person, so 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 it is difficult for the affected gland to fight against 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 can cause various complications when it enters the prostate tissue through the urethra.
It is impossible to eliminate prostatitis only with medicines, it is necessary to stimulate and massage the prostate tissue, which can be achieved by regular sexual intercourse.
Prevention of prostatitis
Sex is a very effective way not only to treat swelling and inflammation of the prostate, but also to prevent such conditions. What are the preventive benefits of intercourse? During sexual contact, a strong anesthetic substance is released in a man's body, which helps to cope with unpleasant and painful sensations. If unbearable pain prevents you from having a normal and perfect sex life, then you can take a pain reliever about half an hour before intercourse to make love smoothly.
If the patient has prostatitis of bacterial origin, prostate massage is contraindicated. In this situation, regular sex will help you deal with prostate swelling and stimulate the secretion of prostate juice.
If a man regularly has intercourse with one partner, then he will not develop a pathological condition such as prostatitis, provided that there is no other effect on the prostate gland or the surrounding pelvic structures. According to statistics, the probability of prostate development is significantly reduced with regular sexual activity. If a man has already been diagnosed with acute inflammation of the prostate, then by practicing regular sexual intercourse, he will avoid the acute form of the pathology from becoming chronic.
During the diagnosis of prostatitis, a man should strictly control his lifestyle and sexual partners. Treatment should be prescribed by a specialist. In sexual life, it is better to focus on one woman, then regular sex will speed up recovery, prevent the development of prostate complications and free the patient from swelling in the gland tissues.