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 and more than 60% of elderly patients. There is a misconception that this disease affects only a weakened body. But this is far from true. Inflammation of the prostate gland has many causes. For this reason, it can occur in men of any age group.
Pathology has many varieties. A common form is considered to be a bacterial and bacterial chronic disease. In the bacterial form, the cause is a pathogen. The bacterium enters the prostate tissue through the urinary tract. Often the infection 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 the healthy microflora.
The prostate gland is located in the upper part of the duct below the bladder. Its lobes adhere tightly to the walls of the urinary tract. The upper part of the instrument is in close contact with the sphincter of the bladder. When the germ spreads to the upper urinary tract, infection of the prostate lining occurs. The bacterium penetrates its subcortical part.
The microbe actively multiplies in the organ. The pathogen feeds on healthy cells. Areas of atrophied tissue appear. In such a material, flora is formed, ideal for the development of the inflammatory process. Against the background of inflammation, bacteria are left without food. This entails their death. In this case, the pathogenic process persists.
After the death of the microorganisms, the visible symptoms of the patient disappear. The man does not experience any discomfort. This form of pathology is more difficult to choose effective treatment. Often specialists have to change the course of treatment.
Bacterial diversity occurs in a large group of patients. The reason for this form can be many factors. The disease develops with trauma to the groin, changes in pelvic temperature, hormonal surges, 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 involves a gradual slowing down of blood circulation in the pelvis. At the same time, the organs receive a smaller volume of substances necessary for the formation of young cells. Tissue aging is accompanied by 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 many important processes. A special substance is produced in the glandular layer - a secretion. The secretion is the basis for the seminal fluid. The hypocortex also secretes a certain amount of the hormone testosterone. In the context of prostatitis, these functions are reduced.
Dangerous consequences
The disease causes many problems to the patient. With prostatitis, the following negative changes are observed:
- erectile dysfunction?
- deterioration of sperm parameters.
- the appearance of pain in various localizations.
If the erectile state is impaired, a man's arousal disappears during intercourse. Also, the duration of contact is reduced. In some cases, rapid ejaculation is observed with mild stimulation. This leads to problems with your partner.
Prostatitis is also fraught with worsening sperm count. For pregnancy to occur, sperm must have certain properties. In a healthy patient, the sperm actively moves in the secretory substance. If diagnosed, the semen becomes thick. In thick secretions, the sperm moves more slowly. The increase in acidity causes the death of certain germ cells. The long course of the disease is accompanied by primary male infertility.
Many patients complain of pain in various places. Due to inflammation, pain occurs during urination. Also, unpleasant sensations accompany defecation and intimacy. During ejaculation, sharp unbearable pain may occur. If a man has such a symptom, he stops having sex.
For these reasons you need to know if intimacy is possible with prostatitis.
Reasons for banning intimacy
Not all doctors allow sexual intercourse in the presence of a diagnosis. There are several prohibitive factors. Sex is prohibited for the following reasons:
- bacterial nature of the disease;
- acute form of pathology;
- development of additional complications.
With bacterial prostatitis, sex is prohibited. This form is caused by pathogenic microorganisms. Pathogenic bacteria are found in the microflora of the urethral canal, prostate and bladder. During unprotected intercourse, some of the dangerous microorganisms enter the female 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 situations. The acute type of prostatitis is accompanied by several negative points. The man shows a slight increase in body temperature. There is also sharp pain during intimacy. In some cases, pathogenic fluid is released from the urethra. For this reason, experts do not recommend sex during climax.
Some doctors argue that sexual intercourse causes additional complications in the course of the disease. With the excessive intensity of sexual contacts, the gland weakened by the disease stops working properly. Also, the wrong choice of posture can be accompanied by additional pressure on the inflamed tissues. Increased pressure is accompanied by the rapid spread of inflammation along the walls of the prostate gland.
Sex is also not recommended due to pregnancy planning. Prostatitis implies pathological changes in the function of the organ. The secretory base thickens and becomes thick. In this condition, the sperm loses the necessary properties for fertilization. Even if pregnancy occurs with such quality sperm, the embryo is not always capable of proper development. The risk of having a child with various pathologies increases.
When intimacy is beneficial
But, in addition to the negative aspects, 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. Sexual intercourse is believed to have the following positive qualities:
- additional stimulation of the walls of the organ.
- 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 similar properties to prostate massage. For the treatment of chronic prostatitis and the prevention of the disease, it is recommended to undergo a course of massage. Manual influence is carried out through the rectum. Massaging 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 congestion is eliminated.
During sexual intercourse in a certain position, pressure is exerted on the anterior wall of the prostate. At a certain frequency of friction, such pressure produces effects similar to massaging an instrument. For this reason it is recommended to choose a specific position and frequency of movements during sexual intercourse.
The main benefit of sex is increasing blood flow to the pelvic organs. Blood fluid is a source of nutrients and beneficial substances for all systems and tissues. 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 recess on the surface of red blood cells. Through the vascular system, the red corpuscles distribute oxygen to the internal organs. Accelerating blood circulation helps increase oxygen levels in the pelvic organs.
Increasing the supply of useful microelements also causes active proliferation of tissue cells. Cells begin to divide. Young tissues replace the 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 helpful in eliminating stagnant secretions from the prostate gland and vas deferens. Due to prostatitis, the viscosity of the discharge increases. For this reason, part of the ejaculate is stored in the walls of the vessels and the prostate. Pathogenic material can only be removed during intimacy. However, repeated contact is not recommended. After the gland is cleansed of pathogenic secretions, its activity is gradually restored. This has a positive effect on the quality of semen.
All these positive qualities of sex life accelerate the healing process. Treatment at this time helps to quickly eliminate the disease.
Sex life rules
Not all patients know about the specifics of sex with prostatitis. Intimacy during the period of illness should be carried out according to certain rules. Doctors give the following recommendations to men:
- regular sex life;
- use of contraception;
- compliance with the rules of home care;
- regular visits to a specialist.
- denial of additional funds upon contact.
A man's main task is to have a regular sex life. Sex should be done 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 ejaculation.
Infrequent sexual intercourse 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 prostatitis, it is necessary to completely abstain from intimacy for the period of treatment.
Any sexual intercourse must be carried out using contraception. A condom is used for this purpose. The latex product prevents the entry of pathogenic microorganisms into the female reproductive system. A condom prevents the risk of infection of the sexual partner. Using intermittent intercourse for prostatitis cannot protect a woman from infection.
This rule is especially important for pair planning. If a man has inflammation of the prostate, the couple should be carefully protected until the end of the 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 a bacterial infection. To avoid additional infection during sex, you should follow all the rules of intimate hygiene.
What else should you 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. Cleansing should be repeated after intimacy. Underwear should be changed every day or after bathing. Towel and soap must be used separately. Maintaining hygiene allows the urethral canal to quickly get rid of pathogenic microflora.
Doctors also do not recommend the use of additional means of stimulation during sexual intercourse. To enhance positive sensations, many couples use lubricants, gels and accessories. All these drugs cause changes in the microflora of the genital organs. 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 to the corpora cavernosa of the penis. When used, the blood is fixed in the instrument for several hours. Prolonged stimulation 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 the treatment of prostatitis. Compliance with all the rules leads to the rapid restoration of male sexual health.