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 aggravate the course of the pathological process. To find out whether it is possible to have sex with this diagnosis, you need to know the specifics of the diagnosis.
Features of the disease
Prostatitis is detected in a large group of patients. The diagnosis is found in 30% of young people and in more than 60% of elderly patients. There is a misconception that this disease only affects a weakened body. But this is far from true. Prostate inflammation has many causes. For this reason, it can occur in men of any age group.
The pathology has several varieties. A common form is considered a chronic bacterial and non-bacterial disease. In the bacterial form, the cause is a pathogen. The bacteria enter prostate tissue through the urinary tract. Often infection becomes possible due to unprotected sexual contact with a carrier of the disease. The bacteria moves quickly through the urethral canal. The microorganism causes a gradual change in healthy microflora.
The prostate is located at the top of the canal 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 bladder sphincter. When the microbe spreads in the upper part of the urinary system, infection of the prostate lining is observed. The bacteria penetrate into its subcortical part.
The microbe actively multiplies in the organ. The pathogen feeds on healthy cells. Areas of atrophied tissue appear. This material forms an ideal flora for the development of the inflammatory process. Against the background of inflammation, bacteria are left without food. This implies his death. In this case, the pathogenic process persists.
After the death of the microorganisms, the patient's visible symptoms disappear. The man does not feel any discomfort. This form of pathology is more difficult to select an effective treatment. Often, specialists have to change the course of therapy.
The bacterial variety occurs in a large group of patients. The reason for this form can be several factors. The disease develops with trauma to the groin, changes in pelvic temperature, hormonal spikes, obesity and a sedentary lifestyle. The disease affects people who have a sedentary profession or who spend a lot of time in front of the computer.
This pathology causes a gradual slowdown in 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 this material.
The danger of prostatitis lies in its negative impact on prostate functions.
The body is responsible for several important processes. In the glandular layer, a special substance is produced - a secretion. 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 many problems for the patient. With prostatitis, the following negative changes are observed:
- erectile dysfunction;
- deterioration of sperm parameters;
- the appearance of pain in various locations.
If the erectile state is impaired, the man's arousal disappears during contact. Furthermore, the duration of contact is reduced. In some cases, rapid ejaculation is observed with mild arousal. This leads to problems with your partner.
Prostatitis is also fraught with deterioration in sperm count. For pregnancy to occur, sperm must have certain qualities. In a healthy patient, sperm actively move in the secretory substance. If diagnosed, the sperm becomes thick. In viscous secretions, sperm move 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 multiple locations. Due to inflammation, pain occurs when urinating. In addition, unpleasant sensations accompany defecation and intimacy. During ejaculation, sharp, unbearable pain may occur. If a man has this symptom, he stops having sex.
It is for these reasons that you need to know whether intimacy is possible with prostatitis.
Reasons for prohibiting intimacy
Not all doctors allow sexual intercourse in the presence of a diagnosis. There are several prohibition 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 located in the microflora of the urethral canal, prostate and bladder. During unprotected contact, some 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 conditions. The acute type of prostatitis is accompanied by a number of negative signs. The man experiences a slight increase in body temperature. There is also sharp pain during intimacy. In some cases, pathogenic fluid is released through the urethra. For this reason, experts do not recommend having sex during the period of exacerbation.
Some doctors argue that sexual intercourse causes additional complications in the course of the disease. With excessive intensity of sexual contacts, the gland weakened by the disease stops functioning properly. In addition, the wrong choice of posture can be accompanied by additional pressure on inflamed tissues. The increase in pressure is accompanied by the rapid spread of inflammation along the prostate walls.
Sex is also not recommended due to pregnancy planning. Prostatitis leads to pathological changes in the functioning of the organ. The secretory base thickens and becomes viscous. In this condition, sperm lose the qualities necessary for fertilization. Even if pregnancy occurs with this sperm quality, the fetus is not always able to develop properly. It increases the risk of having a child with various pathologies.
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 treating non-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;
- accelerating the healing process.
Sex has an additional beneficial effect on the walls of the organ. This effect has similar properties to prostate massage. To treat chronic prostatitis and prevent the disease, it is recommended to have a 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 congestion is eliminated.
During sexual intercourse in a certain position, pressure is applied to the anterior wall of the prostate gland. At a certain frequency of friction, 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 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 an indentation on the surface of the red blood cell. Through the vascular system, red bodies distribute oxygen to internal organs. Speeding up 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. The 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 secretions from the prostate and vas deferens. Due to prostatitis, the viscosity of the secretion increases. For this reason, part of the ejaculate is stored in the walls of the vas deferens and 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 seminal fluid.
All these positive properties of sexual life accelerate the healing process. Treatment at this time helps to quickly eliminate the disease.
Sex life rules
Not all patients know the peculiarities of sex with prostatitis. Intimacy during the period of illness must 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 upon contact.
A man's main task is to have a regular sex life. Sex should be performed at least once every two days. With so many contacts, the prostate has the ability to recover quickly and produce the necessary volume of new ejaculation.
Rare sexual contacts are harmful if you are diagnosed with prostatitis. With irregular sex, negative changes in prostate activity are observed. They are fraught with 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 period of treatment.
Any sexual contact must be carried out using contraceptives. 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. The use of interrupted sexual intercourse for prostatitis cannot protect a woman from infection.
This rule is especially relevant for planning couples. If a man has prostate inflammation, the couple must be carefully protected until the end of therapeutic measures. Conception with prostatitis is dangerous for the development of the fetus.
Not all men carefully follow the rules of intimate care. This causes bacterial infection. To avoid additional infections during sex, you must follow all intimate hygiene rules.
What else do 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 must be repeated after intimacy. Underwear should be changed every day or after bathing. Towel and soap must 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 accessories. All these drugs cause changes in the microflora of the genital organs. In prostatitis, this change is fraught with 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 a mistake 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 organ for several hours. Prolonged excitement against the background of prostatitis is associated with the development of a strong thickening of the prostate membrane. This leads to a worsening of the patient's condition.
The treatment of prostate inflammation must be accompanied by medical supervision. Only a specialist can give recommendations regarding intimacy during prostatitis treatment. Compliance with all the rules leads to the rapid restoration of male sexual health.