Sex with prostatitis causes a lot of controversy among modern doctors. Some experts believe that intimacy is beneficial for the patient. Other doctors claim that contacts can worsen the course of the pathological process. To find out whether sex is possible 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 occurs in 30% of young people and more than 60% of elderly patients. There is a misconception that this disease affects only the weakened body. But this is far from the truth. Inflammation of the prostate gland has many causes. For this reason, it can occur in men of any age category.
Pathology has several types. Bacterial and bacterial chronic disease are considered common forms. In the bacterial form, the cause is a pathogen. The bacterium enters the prostate tissue through the urinary tract. Infection is often possible due to unprotected sexual contact with a carrier of the disease. Bacteria move rapidly 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 canal under the bladder. Its lobes adhere tightly to the walls of the urinary tract. The upper part of the organ is closely connected with the bladder sphincter. When the microbe spreads to the upper part of the genitourinary system, an infection of the mucous membrane of the prostate is observed. The bacterium penetrates into its subcortical part.
The microbe actively reproduces in the body. The trigger 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 remain without food. This causes them to die. In this case, the pathogenic process continues.
After the death of microorganisms, the patient's visible symptoms 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 therapy.
Bacterial species are found in a large group of patients. The reason for this form can be many factors. The disease develops with groin trauma, changes in pelvic temperature, hormonal surges, obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. The disease affects people who have a sedentary profession or spend a lot of time at the computer.
This pathology causes a gradual slowing down of blood circulation in the pelvis. At the same time, organs receive a small amount 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 body is responsible for several important processes. A special substance - secretion - is produced in the gland layer. The secretion is the basis of 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 a lot of problems for the patient. With prostatitis, the following negative changes are observed:
- erectile dysfunction;
- Deterioration of sperm parameters;
- Appearance of pain in different localization.
If the erectile condition is impaired, the arousal of the man disappears during contact. Also, the duration of contact is reduced. In some cases, rapid ejaculation is observed with mild arousal. This causes problems with your partner.
Prostatitis is also fraught with deterioration of sperm count. For pregnancy to occur, sperm must have certain properties. In a healthy patient, the sperm actively moves in the secretory substance. If the diagnosis is made, the sperm becomes thicker. During viscous secretion, the sperm moves more slowly. An increase in acidity causes the death of some germ cells. The long course of the disease is accompanied by primary male infertility.
Many patients complain of pain in different places. Pain occurs during urination due to inflammation. 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 should know whether intimate relations with prostatitis are possible.
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.
Sex is prohibited during bacterial prostatitis. 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 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.
In acute conditions, sex is also not recommended. The acute type of prostatitis is accompanied by several negative signs. A man has a slight increase in body temperature. There is also acute pain during intercourse. In some cases, pathogenic fluid is released from the urethra. For this reason, experts do not recommend sex during an exacerbation.
Some doctors claim that sexual intercourse causes additional complications during the course of the disease. In case of excessive intensity of sexual contacts, the gland weakened by the disease stops working properly. Also, the wrong choice of posture may be accompanied by additional pressure on inflamed tissues. Increased pressure is accompanied by rapid spread of inflammation on the walls of the prostate gland.
It is also not recommended to have sex due to pregnancy planning. Prostatitis causes pathological changes in the functioning of the organ. The secretory base thickens and becomes viscous. In this condition, the spermatozoon loses the properties necessary for fertilization. Even if pregnancy occurs with this quality of sperm, the fetus cannot always develop properly. 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 has a number of positive features. 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 secretion;
- increased blood circulation in the pelvis;
- Speed 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 take a course of massage. Manual exposure is performed through the rectum. Massage of the gland causes acceleration of blood flow in its tissues. In this case, dangerous microorganisms are eliminated, the intensity of inflammation decreases, and swelling is eliminated.
During sexual intercourse in a certain position, pressure is applied to the front wall of the prostate gland. With a certain frequency of friction, such pressure causes effects similar to body massage. It is for this reason that it is recommended to choose a certain position and frequency of movement during sexual intercourse.
The main advantage of sex is to increase blood flow 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 trapping air molecules from the surface of the skin. The molecule of the substance is fixed in a recess on the surface of the red blood cell. Through the vascular system, red blood cells distribute oxygen to the internal organs. Acceleration of blood circulation helps to raise the level of oxygen in the pelvic organs.
An increase in the supply of useful microelements also leads to the active proliferation of tissue cells. Cells begin to divide. Young tissues replace damaged and dead areas. At the same time, the intensity of inflammation is significantly reduced. The shape of the prostate is restored.
Sex is also useful for eliminating stagnant secretion of the prostate gland and vas deferens. Due to prostatitis, secretion viscosity increases. For this reason, part of the ejaculate is stored on the walls of blood vessels and prostate. Pathogenic material can be removed only during intimate intercourse. However, repeated contact is not recommended. After cleaning the gland from pathogenic secretions, its activity is gradually restored. This has a positive effect on the quality of seminal fluid.
All these positive qualities of sex life accelerate the healing process. At this time, treatment helps to eliminate the disease quickly.
Rules of sexual life
Not all patients know about the peculiarities of sex during prostatitis. Intimate relations during 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 intimate care;
- regular visits to a specialist;
- Refusal of additional funds during contact.
The main task of a man is 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 ejaculate.
Infrequent sexual intercourse is harmful if you are diagnosed with prostatitis. With irregular sex, negative changes in prostate activity are observed. They are full of deterioration of men'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 during the treatment period.
Any sexual contact should be done using contraception. A condom is used for this purpose. The latex product prevents pathogenic microorganisms from entering the female reproductive system. Condoms prevent the risk of sexual partner infection. Abstinence during prostatitis cannot protect a woman from infection.
This rule is especially relevant for couples planning. If a man has inflammation of the prostate gland, the couple should be carefully protected until the end of therapeutic measures. Conception with prostatitis is dangerous for further development of the fetus.
Not all men carefully follow the rules of intimate care. This causes a bacterial infection. In order to avoid additional infection during sex, you must 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 subcutaneous secretory mucus. For this, you need to use a special gel. Cleansing should be repeated after intercourse. Underwear should be changed every day or after taking a bath. Towel and soap should be used individually. Maintaining hygiene allows the urethral canal to quickly remove pathogenic microflora.
Doctors also do not recommend using additional means of stimulation during sexual intercourse. To enhance positive sensations, many couples use lubricants, gels and attachments. 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 treatment.
It is also a mistake to use pills to restore an erection. Such drugs cause an increase in blood flow in the cavernous bodies of the penis. When used, blood is fixed in the body for several hours. Prolonged agitation against the background of prostatitis is fraught with the development of a strong thickening of the prostate membrane. This causes the patient's condition to worsen.
Treatment of prostatitis should be accompanied by medical supervision. Only a specialist can give recommendations on intimacy during prostatitis therapy. Observing all the rules leads to a quick recovery of a man's sexual health.