The prostate gland is called the "second heart" of a man, because the prostate 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 exact answer as to whether sexual intercourse with prostatitis is possible and how close intercourse affects the course of the disease.
Urologists say: prolonged abstinence leads to stagnation of blood in the prostate, which worsens the condition and chronicizes the disease. However, it is impossible to unequivocally answer 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 address this issue in more detail below.
What is prostatitis
Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate, when the organ enlarges several times and sometimes hyperplasia is noticed. The disease develops as a result of age changes and in combination with the following factors:
- Inguinal hypothermia - genital hypothermia;
- Hormonal imbalance;
- Abuse of bad habits;
- The impact of stress.
The first symptoms of the disease are severe pain during urination, enlargement of the prostate, as a result of which a man has an inadequate sex life, which is manifested by the following characteristics:
- Lack of persistent erection;
- Frequent urge to urinate;
- Prolonged nocturnal erections;
- Accelerated ejaculation;
- Reduced performance, increased fatigue;
- Decreased sex drive.
In the absence of pathology, blood leaks to the penis, causing the organ to be aroused. The man sees the woman, the attraction awakens. The affected prostate enlarges with the penis, which gives the patient uncomfortable, painful sensations, therefore the erectile ability decreases, 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 brings chronic pain of a spasmodic character in the lower part of the abdomen, increased subfebrile values, chills, reduced erection, prostate adenoma is a benign tumor.
Opinions about intimacy with prostatitis are divided into two camps, not only patients suffering from this disease, but also doctors expressed their opinions. Some of the respondents believe that sex is necessary in case of illness - in order to maintain male functions, while others, on the contrary, believe that sex interferes with the normal functioning of the affected organ.
Reference! The secretory organ creates the fluid necessary for full sexual intercourse. In the absence of regular intimate intercourse, prostate dysfunction occurs.
Treatment of prostatitis includes massage. However, not all patients have patience and massage the organ regularly. Sex involves a kind of massage therapy: during the final phase of sexual intercourse, the pelvic floor muscles and 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:
- Sharp;
- Chronic.
Each form of pathology has nuances that are important to consider when making recommendations and prescribing.
Sex with acute prostatitis
Sex and worsening pathology are incompatible terms. The patient feels all the signs of the disease:
- Abdominal pain;
- Difficulty urinating or frequent urges;
- Painful sensations during urination;
- Burning sensation in the perineum and urethra;
- Rise in temperature indicators;
- General malaise.
This condition does not mean intimacy, a man's erectile function decreases. Moreover, if prostatitis is caused by STIs, there is a high risk of infecting partners with sexually transmitted diseases. In addition to prostatitis therapy, a man should also cure the infectious process and engage only in protected sex.
With proper treatment, the acute process lasts 3 to 5 days.
Sex with chronic prostatitis
During chronic prostatitis, the male representative does not feel painful symptoms, so sex is necessary and acts as a prostate massage. In addition to active sexual intercourse, one should not forget about other therapeutic measures prescribed by a doctor.
Damage to intimate relationships
Attention! Doctors do not advise having sex in a polygamous way - to avoid complications, stick to an intimate relationship with one partner.
In the absence of organ work, work is lost. Sexual abstinence causes blood stagnation in the small pelvis, which leads to relapse of the disease. If there is no permanent sexual partner at the time of treatment, doctors recommend masturbation. Masturbation has a massaging effect, not deep, but better than a complete lack of sex - it prevents congestion in the pelvic organs.
Sometimes patients, after being diagnosed with the disease, begin to have promiscuous sexual intercourse. It is better to organize sexual contacts: frequent change of partner threatens a conflict of microflora, which leads to relapse.
If bacterial prostatitis is diagnosed, it is necessary to refrain from making love. Sex life leads to worsening of symptoms and is the cause of the spread of bacteria to the urinary organs - kidneys and bladder. During ejaculation, pathogenic microorganisms, passing through the urethra, affect the urinary system.
Before sexual intercourse due to acute bacterial prostatitis, antibiotic therapy should be started first. It is desirable to start a sexual life after healing - in order to avoid complicated conditions.
Significance of sex in prostatitis
When the prostate is inflamed, it is necessary to make love because there is a rush of blood and the organs constrict. During intimacy, the decomposition processes that occur during inflammation come out. When intercourse is over, toxins enter the prostate secretion and are excreted along with it.
Studies have shown that 50% of the men surveyed have erectile dysfunction during the illness, and 25% of men have a decrease in sexual desire. Almost 90% of respondents, at the time of diagnosis, are less likely to have sexual intercourse, and more than half of the relationship with a woman worsens or breaks down completely.
In such situations, the use of special means to increase sexual drive is advised.
Effect of disease on seeds
Inflammation of the prostate negatively affects a man's reproductive function. Sperm quality deteriorates, so infertility and impotence are sometimes diagnosed due to prostate damage. Decreased attraction to women is seen due to reduced synthesis of androgens - hormones responsible for maintaining male function.
The prostate is responsible for producing sperm. However, in the presence of inflammation of the organs, the production of ejaculate decreases, and in the presence of complications, aspermia is observed - the absence of sperm. It is difficult for a sick man to reach orgasm. Often patients complain of poor ejaculation, because some ejaculate does not ejaculate, but flows, and the discharge partner feels discomfort, burning, pain.
The seed thickens. Infertility is characterized by a decrease in sperm count.
Note! Most often men notice changes in the semen when it changes color or consistency.
Prevention
If a man suffers from prostatitis, it is important to have sex in a condom until it is completely cured. With prostate inflammation, the patient's immunity is reduced. Interaction with other people's microflora can worsen the condition. As the body's protective functions decrease, extraterrestrial conditionally pathogenic flora enters the urethra and then the prostate.
Oral sex also implies safety, because bacteria and harmful microorganisms accumulate in the oral cavity. Pathogenic microbes are safe for a healthy person, but are dangerous for a patient with reduced immunity.
With prostatitis it is allowed to engage in any type of sex, up to anal. However, abstinence is recommended in the acute period - to avoid worsening the condition.
Sex after treatment
Male disease requires mandatory treatment. Therapeutic measures depend on the severity of the pathology and the general condition of the patient. Doctors offer many different ways - from therapeutically ineffective to radical - through surgery.
Reference! In the absence of treatment, the disease in 90% of cases spills over into inflammation of the kidneys and the formation of stones in the urinary organs, and the risk of adenoma and prostate cancer increases.
In advanced cases, urologists prepare the patient for surgery, after which complications rarely occur - only in 10% of cases, and rehabilitation is easy. After surgery, the patient is advised to follow the following rules regarding intimacy:
- Return to intimate life is allowed only after 3-4 months;
- During the period of adaptation, it is important to exclude physical overexertion;
- Establishing the urinary process is facilitated by herbal medicine.
Early sexual intercourse after surgery threatens mental disorders and potency - in relation to the psychological background.
Sex after surgery is characterized by the absence of ejaculation, gradual improvement of erection. It is important for a man to have a relationship of trust with his partner, to avoid stressful situations, and it is important for a woman to provide help with confidence to her partner, because a man without a prostate can feel inferior.
Restoring sexuality depends on the operative technique:
- Transurethral resection - complete or partial removal of the prostate. Intimate life is recommended 30 days after the operation. After surgery, conception will not happen - sperm is thrown into the ureter.
- Cavity prostatectomy is a rare surgical method, most often the prostate is removed by laparoscopy. But at an advanced stage, this technique is performed. Sex is allowed after one and a half to two months - due to the high risk of postoperative complications.
- Laser prostatectomy is a minimally invasive technique that allows you to begin sexual intercourse a few weeks after surgery, depending on the patient’s well-being.
If a man showed signs of impotence before surgery, it is impossible to restore potency after surgery.
Prophylaxis
The most important preventive measures against prostatitis are regular sexual activities. Sex with prostatitis has the following positive effects:
- Unpleasant, unpleasant sensations do not bring pleasure, but orgasm has a beneficial effect on male potency, favors healing from disease and removes pain. If a man is worried about pain, doctors advise taking anesthetic medication an hour and a half before intercourse.
- When acute bacterial prostatitis is diagnosed, massage is categorically contraindicated, but no one cancels sex - make love more often to stimulate blood circulation, but do not forget about contraception - condoms.
- Through sexual intercourse it will be possible to completely get rid of stagnant processes in the pelvic organs.
Reference! According to statistics, in men who have a regular sexual partner and make love at least 2 times a week, the prostate becomes inflamed less often.
The most effective therapy for prostatitis is sexual activity. Intimacy enhances blood flow to the pelvic organs, including the prostate, prevents congestion, and has a beneficial effect on overall health. If a man has dysfunction of the genital area, it is recommended to consult a urologist with the appearance of the first symptoms in order to avoid complications. The doctor will give the necessary recommendations and prescribe treatment.
Basic rules for 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 complete - completed with ejaculation;
- If there is pain or stinging in the process, it is recommended to abstain from sex until the painful symptoms are completely eliminated;
- During therapeutic interventions, it is better to use condoms - in order to avoid microflora conflict and STI transmission.