Sex with prostatitis causes a lot of controversy among modern doctors. Some experts believe that privacy is beneficial for the patient. Other doctors claim that contacts 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 a weakened body. But that's far from true. Prostate inflammation has many causes. For this reason, it can occur in men of any age category.
The pathology has several varieties. A common form is considered to be a chronic bacterial and abacterial disease. In bacterial form, the cause is a pathogen. The bacteria enters prostate tissue through the urinary tract. Infection often 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 the healthy microflora.
The prostate is located in the upper part of the canal below 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 bladder sphincter. When the microbe spreads to the upper part of the urinary system, an infection of the prostate lining is observed. The bacteria penetrates 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 ideal for the development of the inflammatory process is formed. Against the background of inflammation, bacteria are left without food. This leads to their death. In this case, the pathogenic process persists.
After the death of the microorganisms, the patient's visible symptoms disappear. The man feels no discomfort. This form of pathology is more difficult to select effective treatment. Specialists often have to change the course of treatment.
The abacterial variety is present in a large group of patients. The reason for this shape can be due to 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 profession or spend a lot of time in front of a computer.
This pathology causes a progressive slowing of blood circulation in the pelvis. At the same time, the organs receive a smaller amount of substances necessary for the formation of young cells. Tissue aging is accompanied by an 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.
The organ is responsible for several important processes. A special substance is produced in the glandular layer: 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 poses 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 locations.
If the erectile state is impaired, the man's arousal disappears upon contact. In addition, the duration of contact is reduced. In some cases, rapid ejaculation is observed with slight excitement. This leads to problems with your partner.
Prostatitis also leads to a deterioration in sperm count. For a pregnancy to occur, sperm must have certain qualities. In a healthy patient, spermatozoa actively move through the secretory substance. If diagnosed, the sperm becomes thick. In viscous secretions, sperm move more slowly. An increase in acidity causes some germ cells to die. The long-term course of the disease is accompanied by primary male infertility.
Many patients complain of pain in various places. 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 such a symptom, he stops having sex.
It is for these reasons that you need to know if intimacy is possible with prostatitis.
Reasons for banning privacy
Not all doctors allow sexual intercourse in the presence of a diagnosis. There are several prohibiting factors. Sexual relations are prohibited for the following reasons:
- bacterial nature of the disease;
- acute form of pathology;
- development of additional complications.
With bacterial prostatitis, sexual relations are prohibited. This form is caused by pathogenic microorganisms. Pathogenic bacteria are found 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 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 has a slight increase in body temperature. There are also sharp pains during intimacy. In some cases, pathogenic fluid is released from the urethra. For this reason, experts do not recommend having sex during a period of exacerbation.
Some doctors claim that sexual intercourse leads to additional complications during the disease. With excessive intensity of sexual contacts, the gland weakened by the disease ceases to function properly. In addition, a poor choice of posture can be accompanied by additional pressure on inflamed tissues. The increase in pressure is accompanied by a rapid spread of inflammation along the walls of the prostate.
Sex is also not recommended due to planning a pregnancy. Prostatitis leads to pathological changes in the functioning of the organ. The secretory base thickens and becomes viscous. Under these conditions, sperm lose the qualities necessary for fertilization. Even if pregnancy occurs with such high quality sperm, the fetus is not always able to 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 also has a number of positive qualities. This is particularly important for the treatment of abacterial forms of the disease. Sexual intercourse is believed to have the following positive qualities:
- additional stimulation of organ walls;
- elimination of excessive 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 properties similar to prostate massage. To treat chronic prostatitis and prevent the disease, it is recommended to follow 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 congestion is eliminated.
During sexual intercourse in a certain position, pressure is applied to the anterior wall of the prostate. At a certain friction frequency, 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 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 skin's surface. The substance molecule is fixed in a hollow on the surface of the red blood cell. Through the vascular system, red bodies distribute oxygen to internal organs. Accelerated blood circulation helps increase oxygen levels in the pelvic organs.
An increase in the intake of useful microelements also causes active proliferation of tissue cells. The 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 is restored.
Sex is also helpful in removing 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 on the walls of the vas deferens and the prostate. Pathogenic material can only be eliminated during intimacy. However, repeated contact is not recommended. After the gland is cleaned of pathogenic secretions, its activity is gradually restored. This has a positive effect on the quality of the seminal fluid.
All these positive properties of sex life accelerate the healing process. Treatment at this stage allows you to quickly eliminate the disease.
Rules of sex life
Not all patients know the peculiarities of sexual relations with prostatitis. Intimacy during the period of illness should be practiced according to certain rules. Doctors give the following recommendations to men:
- regular sex life;
- use of contraception;
- respect for intimate care rules;
- regular visits to a specialist;
- refusal of additional funds upon contact.
The main task of a man is to have a regular sex life. Sexual intercourse should be practiced at least once every two days. With such a number of contacts, the prostate has the ability to quickly recover and produce the required volume of new ejaculate.
Rare sexual contact is harmful if you have a diagnosis of prostatitis. In case of irregular sexual intercourse, negative changes are observed in the activity of the prostate. They lead to a deterioration in human health and disruption of the hormonal system. If a man cannot have a regular sex life with prostatitis, it is necessary to completely refrain from intimacy during the course of treatment.
All 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. Resorting to interrupted sexual intercourse for prostatitis cannot protect a woman from infection.
This rule is especially relevant for couples who are planning. If a man suffers from inflammation of the prostate, 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 scrupulously follow the rules of intimate care. This causes a bacterial infection. To avoid further infection during sexual intercourse, you must 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 must use a special gel. Cleaning should be repeated after intimacy. Underwear should be changed every day or after taking a bath. The 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 sex. To enhance positive sensations, many couples use lubricants, gels and accessories. All of these drugs cause changes in the microflora of the genitals. With prostatitis, such a change leads to the development of complications. The course of the disease becomes much more complicated. For this reason, the couple should avoid any additional stimulants during the treatment period.
It is also a mistake to use pills to restore an erection. These medications cause increased blood flow to the corpora cavernosa of the penis. When used, the blood remains fixed in the organ for several hours. Prolonged excitement against the background of prostatitis leads to the development of a strong thickening of the prostate membrane. This leads to a worsening of the patient's condition.
Treatment of prostate inflammation must 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 recovery of male sexual health.