In the article we will tell you whether sex helps with prostatitis. In which cases is it really useful?
and when it can worsen the inflammation. In preparing the material, we relied on the opinions of practicing doctors.
How sex cures prostatitis
Inflammation of the prostate is mainly sustained due to foci of infection that form in the stagnant secretion in the ducts. The more regularly they are emptied, the lower the concentration of pathogens in the prostate. That is why urologists prescribe prostate massage to their patients as an indispensable element of prostatitis therapy.
Helps sex with prostatitis: Natural contractions of the gland during orgasm clean the ducts much more effectively than massaging the prostate. Another advantage is an increased blood flow in the pelvic area and improved metabolic processes in the tissue of the prostate.
How often should you have sex? Lack of sex makes treatment less effective, and excess makes symptoms worse. In the latter case, the muscles of the prostate "get tired" and develop atony. The optimal frequency of sex should be determined by a man himself, depending on his sexual constitution. The main condition is the presence of desire, emotional and physical pleasure from the process itself. There is no need to turn sex into a mechanical process. The average number of sexual intercourse for mature men is 2-3 times a week.
Is it possible to cure prostatitis with sex: The stagnant form is possible, but only in conjunction with medication assistance to clear the associated infection. With regular contractions, the flaccid gland is tightened, as are the muscles of its ducts. They shrink better and are erased more completely. The ideal treatment for congestive prostatitis is a combination of active sex and exercise to strengthen the pelvic muscles.
Is it possible to have sex with prostatitis?
The possibility of having sex with prostatitis depends on the form in which the disease progresses. With acute inflammation, sexual intercourse is stopped for two reasons: severe pain and the risk of transferring the infection to other organs of the genitourinary system with active blood flow. A high concentration of pathogens along with prostate juice passes through the urethra, which can lead to urethritis, balanitis, and balanoposthitis. In the urethra, the infection rises slightly into the bladder, causing cystitis.
There are cases where sex with worsening prostatitis (without abscess and fever) relieved the condition, but more often men experience severe pain during ejaculation that does not go away for many hours. Also, urinating becomes difficult due to the resulting swelling.
Oral sex without a condom with prostatitis is undesirable because bacteria get into the partner's mucous membranes. From there, staph and other plants pathogenic to the urinary tract can easily enter a man's urethra. The same goes for anal sex. Most men get chronic prostatitis caused by E. coli.
Sex with bacterial and non-bacterial prostatitis
Most doctors agree that there is no such thing as non-bacterial prostatitis. The inflammation has to be supported by something. Prostatitis is commonly called bacterial when it is impossible to identify the causative agent. However, this does not mean that the pathogen is absent. The infection can be encapsulated in the prostate, preventing it from entering biological fluids and preventing it from occurring during analysis. At the time of ejaculation, such a capsule can quite well break through, and pathogens get into the semen, and after a few days the partner feels uncomfortable in the genitals. For this reason, doctors strongly recommend having sex with any form of prostatitis only in a condom.
In which cases is sexual intercourse with prostatitis undesirable:
- For pain and urinary tract diseases, so as not to provoke an exacerbation.
- With inflammation caused by excessive sex, frequent ejaculations easily lead to inflammation.
- During the treatment of an active infection, so as not to spread it throughout the body.
Safety checklist
Safe sex conditions for prostatitis:
- Compulsory use of a condom for all types of contact.
- Do not practice prolongation or coitus interruptus. Delaying natural ejaculation leads to a feeling of fullness and pain in the prostate. For some men they go away in an hour or two, for others they stay for several days.
- Do not abuse sexual contacts.
- Don't have sex while you're drunk. Dullness in sensations leads to an increase in sex duration, and prolonged tension in the prostate gland can lead to an exacerbation of inflammation.
- Permanent partner. During normal sex, the microflora of men and women adapts to each other and immunity develops. Even with protected sex, the pathogen can enter the body with saliva and tactile contact with the genitals, so promiscuous communication increases the risk of prostatitis worsening. In the chronic form, the cellular immunity of the gland is weakened, even a small group of pathogens will provoke inflammation.
- Masturbation with prostatitis does not replace the normal sex and is even harmful if misused.
Note that despite the fact that ejaculation occurs during masturbation and the ducts are free, the man does not move - the blood flows in locally, there is no complete outflow during ejaculation, hence stagnation(Stowage).
It is also not worthwhile to engage in masturbation as a preventive measure. If there is no excruciating need for sex with prolonged abstinence, it will do no harm. If there is a need, it is necessary to satisfy it with the help of masturbation, but no more than three times a week. The best prevention against stagnation is regular physical activity and a balanced diet.
If it gets worse after sex
If the post-ejaculation pain worsens and urination worsens, you can drink something from the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs: "ibuprofen" and others to relieve inflammatory edema. If the condition does not stabilize within 1-2 hours, you should consult a doctor.
Conclusion
What you should pay attention to:
- Sex is a good cure for prostatitis, but it should be of high quality and desirable.
- Everything is good in measure. Excessive ejaculation tires the gland and makes it worse.
- Masturbation is not a substitute for full sex or gymnastics for the prostate. You can only resort to masturbation when there is no partner and there is a natural sexual desire.
- In the treatment of acute prostatitis, sexual intercourse should be avoided.