The prostate is very important to the human body because it synthesizes the substance that is part of the sperm. Inflammatory processes in the prostate are called prostatitis. This disease affects the erection as well as the urination process, which in turn affects a person’s emotional state. In advanced cases, prostatitis develops into a prostate adenoma, often accompanied by vasculitis or urethritis.
The occurrence of acute or chronic prostatitis affects the entire body of a man and, above all, the organs of the urogenital system. However, sex life also suffers from erectile dysfunction and potency problems in the background of the inflammatory process in the prostate.
This condition significantly reduces a man’s quality of life and requires the appointment of therapy. However, many patients ask themselves whether sex is possible in the treatment of prostatitis and does it lead to disease progression?
Is it possible to have sex with prostatitis?
Since young people can also get prostate inflammation, and not just retirees and are full of strength and energy, they are naturally interested in whether they can have sex with prostatitis. Experts' views on this issue fall into two categories: some support the idea of prolonged sexual abstinence, while others support the idea that active sex life should not be stopped. In fact, it is not prostatitis that causes impotence, but the pain after orgasm that forces men to give up bodily pleasures.
Of course, with an advanced form of the disease, a love experiment is probably of no use, but in case of inflammation, the prostate gland should be massaged. The best massage is done from the inside, during ejaculation, as the muscles contract, which ensures the movement of the sperm. Ejaculation will be an excellent adjunct to prostate massage, or it can even be a substitute if for some reason it is impossible to massage. In addition, complete sexual abstinence has negative consequences such as stagnation of the blood in the genitals, a decrease in testosterone levels, a decrease in the need for prostate activity, and thus a decrease in its function. These consequences further aggravate the situation and may lead to exacerbation of the disease.
But on the other hand, too frequent ejaculation can be harmful. Some men, after learning that sex has a positive effect on prostatitis, can start an active sex life without paying too much attention to their partner, which negatively affects the situation. Every female body has a special microflora that may not be compatible with the male microflora. In addition, it can be a carrier of an infectious or fungal disease, so unprotected sex can only lead to an inflammatory process. Therefore, it is advisable to make love with your regular partner to reduce the risk of possible complications.
In the absence of a permanent partner, it is necessary to clean the seminal ducts with the help of masturbation. Because ejaculation often occurs prematurely in prostatitis, you may begin to delay the moment of orgasm, temporarily stop the friction, and then resume it. But you need to remember the precautions and not overload the already weakened body. You can’t achieve more than one ejaculation a day, but less than one ejaculation a week.
Causes of prostatitis
There are several common forms of this disease:
- Acute prostatitis has symptoms characteristic of all inflammatory processes: chills, pain in the affected area, fever. Sometimes whitish or colorless purulent formations come out of the canal during urination. In some cases, acute prostatitis leads to sepsis and requires hospitalization. The cause of the disease is an infection of the prostate. Other factors that influence the development of the disease:
- hypothermia;
- Irregular sex life, prolonged abstinence;
- delayed urination;
- Inactive lifestyle;
- Diseases of the urogenital system;
- Bad habits.
- In addition, chronic prostatitis is common. The disease can occur asymptomatically or without worsening (mild urinary and sexual problems occur). In case of aggravation, pain occurs. In addition, chronic prostatitis can lead to inflammation of the bladder because the area of the prostate is the focus of the entire urinary tract infection. To diagnose the disease, a sample of the microorganism is added to the medium and microscopic examination of the secret of the prostate is also used. The cause of this disease is a bacterial lesion of the prostate gland. Various theories explain the occurrence of chronic prostatitis:
- The theory of chemical inflammation is that inflammation results from the penetration of urine into the tissues of the prostate. This requires increased urine pressure, which can be caused by urinary tract obstructions (such as semen residues).
- Immune theory suggests that inflammation of the prostate manifests itself in response to various antigens deposited in the tissues of the prostate.
- According to neurogenic theory, neurogenic inflammation is caused by biologically active substances released at nerve endings.
Treatment of prostatitis
The sooner treatment for prostatitis begins, the better, so early detection of the disease is one of the key factors. In case of suspicion, consult a urologist who will take a urine and blood sample, test it and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Medical methods are used to treat prostatitis, which can take up to 4 weeks:
- Use of antibiotics to suppress infections or bacterial activity.
- Use of alpha-blockers that promote the course of the disease by acting on adregenetic receptors.
- Use of anti-inflammatory drugs that act on the inflamed gland.
- Use of herbs to relieve symptoms.
- hormone therapy.
In addition to medical treatment, the following methods are used:
- prostate massage;
- LOD therapy;
- Relaxing exercises;
- Physiotherapy;
- Acupuncture;
- In case of exacerbation, surgery is used.