The prostate gland is called the "second heart" of man, because it is the prostate that contributes to the maintenance of erectile function and the synthesis of testosterone, the production of the main male hormone. Inflammatory organ damage is diagnosed in every tenth man, and most patients do not know the correct answer if it is possible to have sex with prostatitis and how close relationships work in the course of the disease.
Urologists say: prolonged abstinence leads to stagnation of blood in the prostate, which aggravates the condition and is chronic of the disease. However, it is impossible to answer unequivocally that making love with prostatitis is useful; it all depends on the stage of the pathology and the individual characteristics of the patient. We will discuss this issue in more detail below.
What is prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland, when the organ increases in size several times and hyperplasia is sometimes observed. The disease develops as a result of age-related changes and in combination with the following factors:
- Inguinal hypothermia: hypothermia of the genitals;
- Hormonal imbalance;
- Abuse of bad habits;
- Impact of stress.
The first symptoms of the disease are severe pain when urinating, an enlarged prostate, as a result of which a man has an improper sex life, which is manifested by the following characteristics:
- Persistent lack of erection;
- Frequent need to urinate;
- Prolonged nocturnal erections;
- Accelerated ejaculation;
- Decreased performance, increased fatigue;
- Decreased sexual desire
In the absence of pathologies, the blood flows to the penis, as a result of which the organ is excited. A man sees a woman, an attraction is aroused. The affected prostate gland increases with the penis, which gives the patient uncomfortable and painful sensations, therefore, the erectile capacity decreases and intercourse is not performed.
Intimate life and prostatitis
All men after the age of 30 are at risk of developing prostatitis. Inflammation of the prostate is an unpleasant diagnosis, the lack of treatment of which provokes chronic pain of a spasmodic nature in the lower abdomen, increased subfebrile values, chills, decreased erection, prostate adenoma is a benign tumor.
Opinions on intimacy with prostatitis were divided into two camps, and not only patients suffering from the disease, but also doctors expressed their opinions. Some of the respondents believe that sex is necessary in case of disease, to maintain male functions, others, on the contrary, believe that sex interferes with the normal functioning of the affected organ.
Reference! The secretory organ produces the fluid necessary for a complete sexual intercourse. In the absence of regular intimate relationships, prostate dysfunction occurs.
Prostatitis therapy involves massage. However, not all patients are patient and regularly massage the organ. Sex involves a kind of massage therapy: During the final phase of sexual intercourse, the muscles and pelvic glands contract.
With ejaculation (ejaculation), there is an increased release of prostate secretion, so sex is beneficial. But the disease differs in two types, of course:
- Acute;
- Chronic.
Each form of pathology has nuances that are important to consider when making recommendations and prescribing.
Sex with acute prostatitis
Sex and exacerbation of the pathology are incompatible concepts. The patient feels all the signs of the disease:
- Pain in the abdomen;
- Difficulty urinating or frequent urging;
- Painful sensations when urinating;
- Burning sensation in the perineum and urethra;
- The increase in temperature indicators;
- General discomfort.
This condition does not predispose to intimacy, the man's erectile function decreases. Also, if prostatitis is caused by an STI, there is a high risk of contracting a partner with sexually transmitted diseases. In addition to prostatitis therapy, a man also needs to cure the infectious process and engage only in protected sexual intercourse.
With proper treatment, the acute process takes 3 to 5 days.
Sex with chronic prostatitis
During chronic prostatitis, a male representative does not feel painful symptoms, therefore, it is necessary to have sexual intercourse and acts as a massage on the prostate gland. In addition to active sexual intercourse, other therapeutic measures prescribed by a doctor should not be forgotten.
The damage of intimate relationships.
Attention! Doctors do not recommend having polygamous sex; To avoid complications, be intimate with only one partner.
In the absence of organ work, function is lost. Sexual abstinence causes stagnation of blood in the small pelvis, which leads to a relapse of the disease. If there is no permanent sexual partner at the time of treatment, doctors recommend masturbating. Masturbation has a massage effect, not deep, but better than a total lack of sex: congestion in the pelvic organs is prevented.
Sometimes patients, after diagnosing the disease, begin to have promiscuous sex. It is better to organize sexual contacts: frequent change of partner threatens a microflora conflict, which leads to relapse.
If bacterial prostatitis is diagnosed, it is necessary to refrain from making love. Sex life leads to an aggravation of symptoms and is the cause of the spread of bacteria to the urinary organs - the kidneys and the bladder. During ejaculation, pathogenic microorganisms that cross the urethra affect the urinary system.
Before having sex for acute bacterial prostatitis, antibiotic therapy should first be started. It is advisable to start sexual life after healing, to avoid complicated conditions.
The importance of sex in prostatitis
When the prostate gland becomes inflamed, it is necessary to make love because there is a rush of blood and the organ contracts. During intimacy, the decomposition processes formed during inflammation come out. When intercourse is complete, toxins enter the prostate secret and are excreted along with it.
Studies have shown that 50% of men surveyed have erectile dysfunction during illness and 25% of men have a decrease in sexual desire. Almost 90% of those surveyed, when making a diagnosis, have less sexual relations and more than half of the relationship with a woman deteriorates or stops completely.
In such situations, it is recommended to use special means to increase sexual desire.
Effect of the disease on semen
Inflammation of the prostate negatively affects the reproductive function of men. Sperm quality deteriorates, so infertility and impotence are sometimes diagnosed due to damage to the prostate gland. The reduced attraction to a woman is due to a decrease in the synthesis of androgens, hormones responsible for maintaining male functions.
The prostate gland is responsible for the production of sperm. However, in the presence of organ inflammation, ejaculate production decreases and, in the presence of complications, aspermia, the absence of sperm, is observed. It is difficult for a patient to reach orgasm. Often patients complain of a weak ejaculation, as some ejaculates do not ejaculate, but flow, and with the discharge, the partner feels discomfort, burning and pain.
The sperm thickens. Infertility is characterized by a decrease in the sperm count.
Note! Very often men notice changes in semen when it changes color or consistency.
Prevention
If a man suffers from prostatitis, it is important to have sex with a condom until he is completely healed. With inflammation of the prostate gland, the patient's immunity decreases. Interacting with another person's microflora can aggravate the condition. With a decrease in the protective functions of the body, the conditionally pathogenic foreign flora enters the urethra, and then the prostate.
Oral sex also implies safety, since there is an accumulation of harmful bacteria and microorganisms in the oral cavity. Pathogenic microbes are safe for a healthy person, but they are dangerous for a patient with reduced immunity.
With prostatitis, it is permissible to have any type of sex, even anal. However, in the acute period, abstinence is recommended, to avoid aggravating the condition.
Sex after treatment
A male disease requires mandatory treatment. Therapeutic measures depend on the severity of the pathology, the general condition of the patient. Doctors offer many different ways, from ineffective therapeutics to radicals, through surgery.
Reference! In the absence of treatment, the disease in 90% of cases flows into inflammation of the kidneys and the formation of stones in the urinary organs, and also increases the risk of adenoma and prostate cancer.
In advanced cases, urologists prepare the patient for surgery, after which complications rarely occur, only in 10% of cases, and rehabilitation is easy. After the operation, the patient is advised to observe the following rules regarding privacy:
- It is allowed to return to intimate life only after 3-4 months;
- During the adaptation period, it is important to exclude physical overexertion;
- The establishment of the urinary process is facilitated by sessions of herbal medicine.
Early sexual intercourse after surgery threatens mental disorders and potency, in a psychological context.
Sex after surgery is characterized by the absence of ejection of seminal fluid, a gradual improvement in erection. It is important for a man to have a trusting relationship with her partner, to avoid stressful situations, and it is important for a woman to provide trusting assistance to her partner, because a man without a prostate may feel inferior.
The restoration of sexuality depends on the operative technique:
- Transurethral resection: complete or partial removal of the prostate. An intimate life is recommended 30 days after the operation. After surgery, conception will not take place - sperm is thrown into the ureter.
- Cavity prostatectomy is a rare surgical method, most of the time the prostate is removed laparoscopically. But at an advanced stage, this technique is being performed. Sex is allowed after a month and a half or two, due to the high risk of postoperative complications.
- Laser prostatectomy is a minimally invasive technique that allows you to start sexual intercourse a couple of weeks after the operation, depending on the well-being of the patient.
If a man showed signs of impotence before the operation, it is impossible to restore potency after surgery.
Prophylaxis
The most important preventive measures for prostatitis are regular sexual activity. Sex with an inflamed prostate has the following positive effects:
- Uncomfortable and unpleasant sensations do not produce pleasure, but orgasm has a beneficial effect on male potency, promotes the cure of a disease and eliminates pain. If a man is concerned about pain, doctors recommend taking an anesthetic drug an hour and a half before intercourse.
- When diagnosing acute bacterial prostatitis, massage is categorically contraindicated, but no one cancels sexual intercourse: make love more often to stimulate blood circulation, but do not forget about contraception - condoms.
- Having sex, it will be possible to completely get rid of stagnant processes in the pelvic organs.
Reference! According to statistics, in men who have a constant sexual partner and make love at least 2 times a week, the prostate gland swells less often.
The most effective therapy for prostatitis is sexual activity. Intimacy promotes blood flow to the pelvic organs, including the prostate, prevents engorgement, and has a beneficial effect on overall health. If a man has dysfunctions of the genital area, it is recommended to consult a urologist at the appearance of the first symptoms to avoid complications. The doctor will give the necessary recommendations and prescribe the treatment.
Basic rules for having sex:
- Do not neglect intimacy, but do not have sex too often: the frequency of sexual pleasure should not be less than twice a week;
- It is important that sexual intercourse is completed, completed with ejaculation;
- If in the process there is pain, burning, it is recommended to refrain from sexual intercourse until the painful symptoms are completely eliminated;
- During therapeutic interventions, it is best to use condoms to avoid microflora conflicts and STI transmission.