Sex with prostatitis causes a lot of controversy among modern doctors. Some experts believe that intimacy is beneficial for patients. Other doctors think that contact can worsen the course of the pathological process. To find 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 only affects the weak 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. The common form is considered to be a bacterial and abacterial chronic disease. In the form of bacteria, the cause is a pathogen. Bacteria enter the prostate tissue through the urinary tract. Often the infection becomes possible due to unprotected sexual contact with a carrier of the disease. Bacteria travel quickly through the urethra. Microorganisms cause gradual changes in healthy microflora.
The prostate gland is located at the top of the duct below the bladder. The lobes adhere closely to the wall of the urinary tract. The upper part of the organ is in close contact with the bladder sphincter. When microbes spread in the upper part of the urinary system, an infection of the prostate lining is observed. Bacteria penetrate the subcortical part.
Microbes actively multiply in organs. Pathogens eat healthy cells. Areas of atrophied tissue appear. On that material flora is formed, suitable for the development of the inflammatory process. Against the background of inflammation, bacteria are left without food. This involves their death. In this case, the pathogenic process continues.
After the death of the microorganism, the patient's visible symptoms disappear. The man did not experience any discomfort. This form of pathology is more difficult to choose an effective treatment. Often the specialist needs to change the course of therapy.
A variety of abacteremia occurs in a large group of patients. The reason for this form can be many factors. This disease develops with groin trauma, changes in pelvic temperature, hormonal surges, obesity and an inactive lifestyle. This disease affects people who have a sedentary profession or spend a lot of time at the computer.
This pathology requires a gradual decrease in blood circulation in the pelvis. At the same time, the organ receives a smaller 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 the material.
The danger of prostatitis lies in its negative effect on the function of the prostate gland.
Organs are responsible for several important processes. A special substance is produced in the glandular layer - secretion. Secretion is the basis for seminal fluid. The subcortex also secretes a certain amount of the hormone testosterone. Against the background of prostatitis, this function decreases.
Dangerous consequences
This disease causes many problems for patients. With prostatitis, the following negative changes are observed:
- erectile dysfunction;
- deterioration of sperm parameters;
- the appearance of pain in various localizations.
If the state of erection is affected, male passion is lost during contact. 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 decline in sperm count. For pregnancy to occur, sperm must be of a certain quality. In healthy patients, sperm move actively in the secretions. 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 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, unbearable acute pain may occur. If a man has such symptoms, he stops having sex.
For these reasons you need to know if intimacy is possible with prostatitis.
The reason for the prohibition of intimate relations
Not all doctors allow sexual intercourse in the presence of a diagnosis. There are several prohibitive factors. Sex is prohibited for the following reasons:
- the bacterial nature of the disease;
- acute pathological form;
- 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 urethra, prostate gland and bladder. During unprotected contact, some harmful microorganisms enter the woman's vagina. There is a risk of infection in 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. This type of acute prostatitis is accompanied by some negative signs. The man showed a slight increase in body temperature. There is also acute pain during intimacy. In some cases, pathogenic fluid is removed from the urethra. For this reason, experts do not recommend having sex during the exacerbation period.
Some doctors think that sexual intercourse causes additional complications in the course of the disease. With the intensity of excessive sexual intercourse, the gland weakened by the disease stops working properly. Also, the wrong choice of posture may be accompanied by additional pressure on the inflamed tissue. Increased pressure is accompanied by rapid spread of inflammation along the walls of the prostate gland.
Sex is also not recommended for planning a pregnancy. Prostatitis requires pathological changes in organ function. The secretion base thickens and becomes viscous. In this situation, the sperm loses the quality necessary for fertilization. Even if pregnancy occurs with such sperm quality, the fetus is not always capable of proper development. The risk of having children with various pathologies increases.
When intimacy is beneficial
But, in addition to negative aspects, sex with prostatitis also has some positive qualities. It is very important for the treatment of the abacterial form of the disease. Sexual intercourse is believed to have 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 disease, it is recommended to undergo a course of massage. Manual influence is performed through the rectum. Massaging the gland causes acceleration of blood flow into its tissues. In this case, harmful 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 an effect similar to organ massage. For this reason, it is recommended to choose a specific position and frequency of movement during 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. Molecules of substances are fixed in niches on the surface of red blood cells. Through the vascular system, red blood cells 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 the active proliferation of tissue cells. Cells begin to divide. Young 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 substances 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 semen.
All these positive qualities of sexual life speed up the healing process. Treatment at this time helps to quickly eliminate this 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:
- normal sex life;
- contraceptive use;
- compliance with the rules of intimate care;
- frequent visits to specialists;
- denial of additional funds when contacted.
The main task of a man is to live 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 recover quickly and produce the necessary amount of new ejaculation.
Infrequent sexual intercourse is dangerous if you have a diagnosis of prostatitis. With irregular sex, negative changes are observed in prostate activity. They are fraught with deterioration in men's health and disruption of the hormonal system. If a man cannot lead a normal sex life with prostatitis, it is necessary to completely abstain from intimacy for the duration of treatment.
Any sexual intercourse must be done using contraception. Condoms are used for this purpose. Latex products prevent pathogenic microorganisms from entering the female reproductive system. Condoms prevent the risk of sexual partner infection. The use of interrupted sexual intercourse for prostatitis cannot protect women from infection.
This rule is very relevant for planning couples. If a man has inflammation of the prostate gland, the partner 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 infections 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 daily or after bathing. Towels and soap should be used individually. Maintaining cleanliness allows the urethra 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 attachments. All these drugs cause changes in the microflora of the genital organs. With prostatitis, such changes are fraught with the development of complications. The course of the disease becomes much more complicated. For this reason, couples 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 body of the penis. When used, blood remains in the organ 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 the deterioration of the patient's condition.
Treatment of prostate inflammation should be accompanied by medical supervision. Only a specialist can give recommendations about intimacy during prostatitis therapy. Compliance with all the rules leads to a rapid recovery of men's sexual health.