Sex with prostatitis causes a lot of controversy among modern doctors. Some experts believe that intimacy is beneficial for the patient. Other doctors argue that contacts can worsen the course of the pathological process. To understand whether it is possible to have sex with such a diagnosis, you need to know the specifics of the diagnosis.
Characteristics of the disease
Prostatitis is detected in a large group of patients. The diagnosis is found in 30% of young people and more than 60% of elderly patients. There is a misconception that this disease affects only a weakened body. But this is far from the truth. Inflammation of the prostate gland has many causes. For this reason, it can appear in men of any age category.
Pathology has several types. A common form is considered to be a chronic bacterial and bacterial disease. In the bacterial form, the cause is a pathogen. The bacterium enters the prostate tissue through the urinary tract. Infection often becomes possible due to unprotected sexual contact with a carrier of the disease. The bacterium moves quickly through the urethral canal. The microorganism causes a gradual change in healthy microflora.
The prostate gland is located in the upper part of the duct under the bladder. Its lobes adhere firmly to the walls of the urinary tract. The upper part of the organ is in close contact with the sphincter of the bladder. When the microbe spreads to the upper part of the urinary system, infection of the inner layer of the prostate is observed. The bacterium penetrates into its subcortical part.
The microbe actively multiplies in the body. The pathogen feeds on healthy cells. Areas of atrophied tissue appear. Flora is formed on such material, ideal for the development of the inflammatory process. Against the background of inflammation, bacteria are left without food. This brings about their death. In this case, the pathogenic process continues.
After the death of microorganisms, the visible symptoms of the patient disappear. The man experiences no discomfort. This form of pathology is more difficult to choose an effective treatment. Often specialists have to change the course of therapy.
Bacterial diversity occurs in a large group of patients. The reason for this form can be many factors. The disease develops with hip trauma, changes in pelvic temperature, hormonal growth, obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. The disease affects people who have a sedentary occupation or spend a lot of time at the computer.
This pathology leads to a gradual slowing down of blood circulation in the pelvis. At the same time, organs receive a smaller volume of substances necessary for the formation of new cells. Tissue aging is associated with the accumulation of dead tissue in certain areas of the prostate. Inflammation develops under such material.
The danger of prostatitis lies in its negative impact on the functions of the prostate gland.
The organ is responsible for several important processes. A special substance is produced in the lining of the glands - a secret. The secretion is the basis for the seminal fluid. The subcortex also secretes a certain amount of the hormone testosterone. Against the background of prostatitis, these functions decrease.
Dangerous consequences
The disease causes many problems for the patient. With prostatitis, the following negative changes are observed:
- erectile dysfunction;
- deterioration of sperm parameters;
- the appearance of pain in different locations.
If the erectile condition is impaired, a man's arousal disappears during contact. Also, the contact time is reduced. In some cases, rapid ejaculation with light arousal is observed. This leads to problems with your partner.
Prostatitis is also fraught with deterioration of the sperm count. For pregnancy to occur, the sperm must have certain qualities. In a healthy patient, the sperm actively moves in the secretory substance. If diagnosed, the sperm becomes thick. In viscous secretions, sperm move more slowly. Increased acidity causes the death of some germ cells. The long course of the disease is associated with primary male infertility.
Many patients complain of pain in different places. Due to inflammation, pain occurs during urination. Also, unpleasant sensations accompany defecation and intimacy. Acute, unbearable pain may occur during ejaculation. If a man has such a symptom, he stops having sex.
It is for these reasons that you need to know if intimacy is possible with prostatitis.
Reasons for withholding privacy
Not all doctors allow sexual intercourse in the presence of a diagnosis. There are several inhibiting factors. Sex is prohibited for the following reasons:
- bacterial nature of the disease;
- acute form of pathology;
- the development of additional complications.
With bacterial prostatitis, sex is prohibited. This form is caused by pathogenic microorganisms. Pathogenic bacteria are located in the microflora of the urethral canal, prostate gland and bladder. During unprotected contact, some of the dangerous microorganisms enter the woman's vagina. There is a risk of partner infection. With proper treatment, a man cannot completely get rid of prostatitis. In this case, both partners need treatment.
Sex is also not recommended in acute conditions. The acute type of prostatitis is associated with some negative signs. The man shows a slight increase in body temperature. There is also acute pain during intimacy. In some cases, pathogenic fluid is released from the urethra. For this reason, experts do not recommend having sex during a period of irritation.
Some doctors argue that sexual intercourse causes additional complications in the course of the disease. With excessive intensity of sexual contact, the gland weakened by the disease stops working properly. Also, the wrong choice of posture can be associated with additional pressure on the inflamed tissues. Increased pressure is associated with the rapid spread of inflammation along the walls of the prostate gland.
Sex is also not recommended due to pregnancy planning. Prostatitis brings pathological changes in the functioning of the organ. The secretory base thickens and becomes viscous. In this condition, the spermatozoa lose the qualities necessary for fertilization. Even if pregnancy occurs with such sperm quality, the fetus is not always capable of proper development. The risk of having a child with various pathologies increases.
When intimacy is useful
But, in addition to the negative sides, sex in the presence of prostatitis also has a number of positive qualities. It is especially important for the treatment of bacterial forms of the disease. It is believed that sexual intercourse has the following positive qualities:
- additional stimulation of organ walls;
- removal of excess secretions;
- increased blood circulation in the pelvis;
- speeding up the healing process.
Sex has an additional beneficial effect on the walls of the organ. This effect has properties similar to prostate massage. To treat chronic prostatitis and prevent the disease, it is recommended to undergo a course of massage. Manual influence is carried out through the rectum. Massage of the gland causes an acceleration of blood flow in its tissues. In this case, dangerous microorganisms are eliminated, the intensity of inflammation is reduced and the blockage is eliminated.
During sexual intercourse in a certain position, pressure is exerted on the front wall of the prostate gland. At a certain friction frequency, such pressure causes effects similar to massaging an organ. It is for this reason that it is recommended to choose a certain position and frequency of movements during intercourse.
The main benefit of sex is the increase in blood circulation in the pelvic organs. Blood fluid is a source of nutrients and useful substances for all systems and tissues. It contains a large number of red blood cells. Red blood cells are responsible for capturing air molecules from the surface of the skin. The molecule of the substance is fixed in a crack on the surface of red blood cells. Through the vascular system, red blood cells deliver oxygen to the internal organs. Accelerating blood circulation helps increase oxygen levels in the pelvic organs.
An increase in the supply of useful microelements also causes active proliferation of tissue cells. Cells begin to divide. New tissue replaces damaged and dead areas. At the same time, the intensity of inflammation is significantly reduced. The shape of the prostate gland is restored.
Sex is also useful for eliminating stagnant secretions from the prostate gland and vas deferens. Due to prostatitis, secretion viscosity increases. For this reason, part of the ejaculate is stored in the walls of the vas deferens and the prostate. Pathogenic material can only be removed during intimacy. However, repeated contact is not recommended. After the gland is cleared of pathogenic secretions, its activity is gradually restored. This has a positive effect on the quality of the seminal fluid.
All these positive properties of sex life accelerate the healing process. Treatment at this time helps to quickly eliminate the disease.
Rules of sexual life
Not all patients know about the peculiarities of sex with prostate. Intimacy during the period of illness must be carried out according to certain rules. Doctors give men the following recommendations:
- regular sex life;
- use of contraception;
- compliance with the rules of intimate care;
- regular visits to a specialist;
- refusal of additional funds after contact.
A man's main task is to have a regular sex life. Sex should be performed at least once every two days. With such a number of contacts, the prostate gland has the ability to quickly recover and produce the required volume of new ejaculate.
Infrequent sexual contact is harmful if you have a diagnosis of prostatitis. With irregular sex, negative changes in prostate activity are observed. They are fraught with deterioration of a man's health and disruption of the hormonal system. If a man cannot have a regular sex life with prostate, it is necessary to completely refrain from intimacy for the treatment period.
Any sexual contact must be carried out using contraception. A condom is used for this purpose. The latex product prevents pathogenic microorganisms from entering the female reproductive system. The condom prevents the risk of infection of the sexual partner. Using condoms for prostatitis cannot protect a woman from infection.
This rule is especially important for planning couples. If a man has inflammation of the prostate gland, the couple should be carefully protected until the completion of therapeutic measures. Conception with prostatitis is dangerous for the further development of the fetus.
Not all men carefully follow the rules of intimate care. This causes bacterial infection. To avoid additional infection during sex, you must follow all the rules of intimate hygiene.
What else you need to know
Before sexual intercourse, it is necessary to clean the penis from the accumulation of secretory mucus under the foreskin. To do this, you need to use a special gel. Cleaning should be repeated after intimacy. Underwear should be changed daily or after showering. Towels and soap should be used individually. Maintaining hygiene allows the urethral canal to quickly get rid of pathogenic microflora.
Doctors also do not recommend using additional means of stimulation during sexual intercourse. To increase positive sensations, many couples use lubricants, gels and supplements. All these drugs cause changes in the microflora of the genitals. With prostatitis, such a change is fraught with the development of complications. The course of the disease becomes significantly more complicated. For this reason, the couple should avoid additional stimulants during the treatment period.
It is also wrong to use pills to restore an erection. Such drugs cause increased blood flow in the cavernous bodies of the penis. When used, the blood is fixed in the organ for several hours. Prolonged irritation against the background of prostatitis is fraught with the development of a strong thickening of the prostate membrane. This leads to a worsening of the patient's condition.
Treatment of prostate inflammation should be accompanied by medical supervision. Only a specialist can give recommendations on intimacy during prostatitis therapy. Compliance with all the rules leads to the rapid restoration of male sexual health.