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 figure out 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 true. Inflammation of the prostate gland has many causes. For this reason, it can occur in men of any age category.
Pathology has several varieties. A common form is considered to be a bacterial and abacterial chronic disease. In the bacterial form, the cause is a pathogen. The bacterium enters the prostate tissue through the urinary tract. Often 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 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 in close contact with the sphincter of the bladder. When the microbe spreads in the upper part of the urinary system, infection of the prostate lining is observed. The bacterium penetrates into its subcortical part.
The microbe actively multiplies in the organ. The pathogen feeds on healthy cells. Areas of atrophied tissue appear. On such 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 microorganisms, the patient’s visible symptoms disappear. The man does not experience any discomfort. This form of pathology is more difficult to select effective treatment. Often specialists have to change the course of therapy.
The abacterial variety occurs in a large group of patients. The reason for this form can be many factors. The disease develops with groin trauma, pelvic temperature changes, 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 entails 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 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 glandular layer - a secretion. The secretion is the basis for 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 localizations.
If the erectile state is impaired, a man’s arousal disappears during contact. Also, 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 various locations. Due to inflammation, pain occurs when urinating. Also, unpleasant sensations accompany defecation and intimacy. During ejaculation, acute unbearable pain may occur. If a man has such a symptom, he stops having sex.
It is for these reasons that you need to know whether intimacy is possible with prostatitis.
Reasons for the ban on 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 gland and bladder. During unprotected contact, some of the dangerous microorganisms enter the female vagina. There is a risk of infection of the partner. 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 several negative signs. The man exhibits 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 an exacerbation period.
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 working properly. Also, the wrong choice of posture may 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 planning pregnancy. Prostatitis entails 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 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 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 abacterial forms of the disease. Sexual intercourse is believed to have the following positive qualities:
- additional stimulation of the 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 undergo a course of massage. Manual influence is carried out through the rectum. Massage of the gland causes an acceleration of blood flow into 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 massage of 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 to increase blood flow to the pelvic organs. Blood fluid is a source of nutrients and beneficial 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 substance molecule is fixed in a recess on the surface of the red blood cell. Through the vascular system, the red bodies distribute 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. Young tissues replace 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, the viscosity of the secretion increases. For this reason, part of the ejaculate is stored on 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 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 speed up the healing process. Treatment at this time helps to quickly eliminate the disease.
Rules of sex life
Not all patients know about the peculiarities 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 intimate care;
- regular visits to a specialist;
- refusal of additional funds upon contact.
The main task of a man 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.
Rare sexual contacts are harmful if you have a diagnosis of prostatitis. With irregular sex, negative changes are observed in the activity of the prostate. They are fraught with deterioration in a man’s health and disruption of the hormonal system. If a man cannot have regular sex life with prostatitis, it is necessary to completely abstain from intimacy for the period of treatment.
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. A condom prevents the risk of infection of the sexual partner. The use of interrupted intercourse for prostatitis cannot protect a woman from infection.
This rule is especially relevant for planning couples. 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 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 should follow all the rules of intimate hygiene.
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. Cleansing should be repeated after intimacy. 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 get rid of 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 the treatment period.
It is also a mistake to use pills to restore an erection. Such drugs cause increased blood flow to the cavernous bodies of the penis. When used, the blood is fixed in the organ for several hours. Prolonged excitation 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.