The prostate gland is called the "second heart" of a man, because it is the prostate that contributes to the maintenance of erectile function and to 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 whether it is possible to have sex with prostatitis and how close relationships work on the course of the disease.
Urologists say: prolonged abstinence leads to stagnation of blood in the prostate, which aggravates the condition and chronicle 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 cover 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 sometimes hyperplasia is 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, enlarged prostate, as a result of which a man has an inadequate sex life, manifested by the following features:
- Lack of persistent erection;
- Frequent urge to urinate
- Prolonged nocturnal erections
- Accelerated ejaculation;
- Decreased performance, increased fatigue;
- Decreased sexual desire.
In the absence of pathologies, blood rushes to the penis, as a result of which the organ is excited. A man sees a woman, an attraction awakens. The affected prostate gland increases with the penis, which gives the patient unpleasant and painful sensations, then the erectile capacity 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 leads to chronic pain of a spasmodic nature in the lower abdomen, increased subfebrile values, chills, decreased erection, prostate adenoma is a benign tumor.
Opinions about intimacy with prostatitis were divided into two camps, and not only patients suffering from the disease, but doctors also expressed their views. Some of the respondents believe that sex is necessary in case of illness - to maintain male functions, others, on the contrary, are of the opinion that sex interferes with the normal functioning of the affected organ.
Reference! The secretory organ produces the fluid necessary for full sexual intercourse. In the absence of regular intimate relationships, prostate dysfunction occurs.
Prostatitis therapy involves massage. However, not all patients have the patience and regularly massage the organ. Sex involves a kind of massage therapy: during the final phase of sexual intercourse, the pelvic muscles and glands contract.
With ejaculation (ejaculation), there is an increase in the release of prostate secretion, so sex is beneficial. But the disease differs in two types of course:
- Acute;
- Chronic.
Each form of pathology has important nuances to consider when making recommendations and prescribing.
Sex with acute prostatitis
Sex and the exacerbation of pathology are incompatible concepts. The patient feels all the signs of the disease:
- Pain in the abdomen;
- Difficulty urinating or frequent urge
- Painful sensations when urinating;
- A burning sensation in the perineum and urethra;
- The increase in temperature indicators;
- General malaise.
This condition does not dispose of intimacy, the erectile function of the man decreases. Additionally, if prostatitis is triggered by an STI, there is a high risk of contracting a partner with sexually transmitted diseases. In addition to prostatitis therapy, a man must also cure the infectious process and engage only in protected sex.
With proper treatment, the acute process takes 3 to 5 days.
Sex with chronic prostatitis
During chronic prostatitis, a male representative does not experience painful symptoms, so it is necessary to have sex and it acts as a massage on the prostate gland. In addition to active sexual intercourse, one should not forget about other therapeutic measures prescribed by a doctor.
The damage of intimate relationships
Warning! Doctors do not advise having sex in a polygamous way: to avoid complications, stick to intimate relationships with a partner.
In the absence of organ work, functioning 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 massaging effect, not deep, but better than a complete lack of sex: congestion in the pelvic organs is prevented.
Sometimes patients, after being diagnosed with the disease, begin to have promiscuous sexual intercourse. It is better to organize sexual contacts: frequent change of partners threatens a conflict of microflora, which entails a 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 bladder. During ejaculation, pathogenic microorganisms, passing through the urethra, affect the urinary system.
Before having sex for acute bacterial prostatitis, antibiotic therapy must be started first. It is recommended to start sexual life after healing in order to avoid complicated conditions.
The importance of sex in prostatitis
When the prostate is inflamed, it is necessary to make love because there is a rush of blood and the organ contracts. During intimacy, the decay processes formed during inflammation come out. When intercourse is completed, toxins enter the secretion of the prostate and are excreted along with it.
Studies have shown that 50% of the men surveyed have erectile dysfunction during the illness and 25% of the males have a decrease in sexual desire. Almost 90% of respondents have sex less often when a diagnosis is made, and more than half of the relationship with a woman deteriorates or ends altogether.
In such situations, it is recommended to use special means to increase sexual desire.
Effect of the disease on the sperm
Inflammation of the prostate negatively affects a man's reproductive function. Sperm quality deteriorates, so infertility and impotence are sometimes diagnosed due to damage to the prostate gland. Reduced attraction to a woman is seen 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 inflammation of the organs, the production of ejaculate decreases, and in the presence of complications, aspermia, the absence of sperm, is observed. It is difficult for a sick man to reach orgasm. Often patients complain of weak ejaculation, since some ejaculates do not ejaculate, but flow, and with the discharge the partner feels discomfort, burning, pain.
The sperm thickens. Infertility is characterized by a decrease in the number of spermatozoa.
Note! Most often, men notice changes in sperm when it changes color or texture.
Prevention
If a man is suffering from prostatitis, it is important to have sex in a condom until he is completely healed. With inflammation of the prostate gland, the patient's immunity decreases. Interacting with someone else's microflora can aggravate the condition. With a decrease in the protective functions of the body, conditionally pathogenic alien flora enters the urethra, and then into the prostate.
Oral sex also implies safety, as 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 allowed to have any type of sex, up to 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 therapeutic to radical, through surgery.
Reference! Without treatment, the disease in 90% of cases leads to 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 relating to intimacy:
- It is allowed to return to intimate life only after 3 - 4 months;
- During the adaptation period, it is important to exclude physical overload;
- The establishment of the urinary process is facilitated by herbal medicine sessions.
The first sexual intercourse after surgery threatens with mental disorders and potency - on a psychological background.
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 a partner, to avoid stressful situations, and it is important for a woman to provide confident assistance to a partner, because a man without a prostate gland can feel inferior.
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 often the prostate is removed by laparoscopy. But at an advanced stage, this technique is 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 sexual intercourse to begin a couple of weeks after the operation, depending on the patient's well-being.
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 inflammation of the prostate has the following positive effects:
- Unpleasant and unpleasant sensations do not bring pleasure, but orgasm has a beneficial effect on male potency, promotes recovery from a disease and eliminates pain. If a man is worried 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 sex - 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 becomes inflamed less often.
The most effective therapy for prostatitis is sexual activity. Intimacy promotes 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 to avoid complications. The doctor will give the necessary recommendations and prescribe 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 complete - completed with ejaculation;
- If in the process there is pain, burning, it is recommended to refrain from sex until the painful symptoms are completely eliminated;
- During therapeutic interventions, it is better to use condoms, to avoid conflicts of microflora and transmission of sexually transmitted diseases.