Sexual intercourse with prostatitis causes a lot of controversy among modern doctors. Some experts believe that proximity is beneficial for the patient. Other doctors claim that contacts can aggravate the course of the pathological process. In order to understand whether it is possible to have sex with such a diagnosis, you need to know the characteristics of the diagnosis.
Features of the disease
Prostatitis is found 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 the truth. There are many causes of inflammation of the prostate gland. For this reason, it can occur in men of any age category.
There are several types of pathology. A common form is considered bacterial and bacterial chronic disease. In bacterial form, the cause is pathogenic. The bacterium enters the prostate tissue through the urinary tract. Infection is often possible due to unprotected sex with the carrier of the disease. Bacteria move rapidly through the urethral canal. The microorganism causes a gradual change in healthy microflora.
The prostate gland is located below the bladder in the upper part of the duct. 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. Prostate infection is observed when the microbe spreads in the upper part of the urinary system. The bacterium penetrates its subcortical part.
The microbe actively multiplies in the body. The pathogen feeds on healthy cells. Areas of atrophic tissue are visible. In such material, the ideal flora for the development of the inflammatory process is formed. Against the background of inflammation, bacteria remain without food. This leads to their death. In this case, the pathogenic process continues.
After the death of microorganisms, the visible symptoms of the patient disappear. The man feels no discomfort. This form of pathology is more difficult to choose effective treatment. Often, specialists need to change the course of therapy.
Bacterial diversity occurs 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 increases, 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, the organs receive 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 such material.
The danger of prostatitis is its negative effect on the functions of the prostate gland.
The organ is responsible for a number of important processes. A special substance is produced in the glandular layer - secretion. The secretion is the basis of seminal fluid. The subcortex also secretes a certain amount of the testosterone hormone. Against the background of prostatitis, these functions decrease.
Dangerous consequences
The disease causes many problems for the patient. The following negative changes are observed with prostatitis:
- erectile dysfunction;
- deterioration of sperm parameters;
- the appearance of pain in different localizations.
If the erectile condition is disturbed, the man's arousal during contact disappears. Also, connection time is reduced. In some cases, rapid discharge with light arousal is observed. This causes problems with your partner.
Prostatitis is also fraught with deterioration of sperm count. For pregnancy to occur, sperm must have certain qualities. In a healthy patient, sperm actively moves in the secretory substance. If diagnosed, the sperm thickens. Sperm move slower in viscous secretions. An increase in acidity causes the death of some microbial cells. The long course of the disease is accompanied by initial male infertility.
Many patients complain of pain in different places. Pain occurs when urinating 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 intimacy with prostatitis is possible.
Reasons for intimacy ban
Not all doctors allow sexual intercourse in the presence of a diagnosis. There are several prohibitive factors. Sexual intercourse is prohibited for the following reasons:
- bacterial nature of the disease;
- acute form of pathology;
- the development of additional complications.
Sexual intercourse with bacterial prostatitis 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 dangerous microorganisms enter the female vagina. The partner is at risk of infection. With proper treatment, a man cannot completely get rid of prostatitis. In this case, both partners need treatment.
In acute conditions, sexual intercourse is also not recommended. The acute type of prostatitis is accompanied by several negative symptoms. A man shows a slight increase in body temperature. There is also sharp pain during intercourse. In some cases, pathogenic fluid is released from the urethra. For this reason, experts do not recommend having sex during the exacerbation period.
Some doctors claim that sexual intercourse causes additional complications in the course of the disease. With the extreme intensity of sexual intercourse, the gland weakened by the disease stops working properly. Also, choosing the wrong posture can be accompanied by additional pressure on inflamed tissues. Increased pressure is accompanied by the rapid spread of inflammation along the walls of the prostate gland.
Sexual intercourse is also not recommended due to pregnancy planning. Prostatitis causes pathological changes in the work of the organ. The secretory base thickens and becomes viscous. In this case, the sperm loses the qualities necessary for fertilization. Even if pregnancy occurs with such sperm quality, the fetus does not always develop properly. The risk of having children with various pathologies increases.
When proximity is useful
However, in addition to negative aspects, intercourse during prostatitis also has a number of positive qualities. It is especially important for the treatment of bacterial forms of the disease. Sex is believed to have the following positive qualities:
- additional stimulation of organ walls;
- removal of excess secretions;
- increased blood circulation in the pelvis;
- accelerates the healing process.
Sex has an additional beneficial effect on the walls of the body. This effect has similar properties to prostate massage. It is recommended to undergo a massage course for the treatment of chronic prostatitis and prevention of the disease. Manual effect is carried out through the rectum. Massaging the gland increases blood flow to its tissues. In this case, dangerous microorganisms are eliminated, the intensity of inflammation decreases, and congestion is eliminated.
During sexual intercourse in a certain position, pressure is applied to the front wall of the prostate gland. At a certain frequency of friction, such a 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 benefit of sex is to increase blood flow to 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 capturing air molecules from the surface of the skin. The molecule of the substance is fixed in the space 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 increase the level of oxygen in the pelvic organs.
An increase in the supply of useful trace elements also leads to 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 decreases significantly. The shape of the prostate gland is restored.
Sexual intercourse is also useful for removing stagnant secretions from the prostate gland and vas deferens. Due to prostatitis, secretion viscosity increases. For this reason, part of the discharge is stored in 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 cleared of pathogenic secretions, its activity is gradually restored. This has a positive effect on the quality of seminal fluid.
All these positive features of sex life speed up the healing process. In this case, the treatment helps to quickly eliminate the disease.
Rules of sexual life
Not all patients know the characteristics of sexual intercourse with prostatitis. Intimacy during illness should be done according to certain rules. Doctors give men the following recommendations:
- regular sex life;
- use of contraception;
- to observe the rules of intimate care;
- regular visits to a specialist;
- refusal of additional funds during contact.
The main task of a man is to lead a regular sex life. Sex should be done at least once in two days. With such a large number of connections, the prostate gland has the ability to quickly recover and produce new discharge in the required volume.
If you are diagnosed with prostatitis, infrequent intercourse is harmful. Negative changes in prostate activity are observed with irregular sexual intercourse. They are fraught with deterioration of men's health and disruption of the hormonal system. If a man cannot have a regular sexual life with prostatitis, it is necessary to completely abstain from intimacy during the treatment period.
Any sexual intercourse should be done with 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 infection of the sexual partner. Using abstinence for prostatitis does not 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 the therapeutic measures. Conception with prostatitis is dangerous for the future development of the fetus.
Not all men carefully follow the rules of intimate care. This causes a bacterial infection. In order to prevent additional 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 genital organ 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 separately. Observance of hygiene rules allows to quickly remove the pathogenic microflora of the urethral canal.
Doctors also do not recommend using additional stimulants during sexual intercourse. Many couples use lubricants, gels and supplements to increase positive feelings. All these drugs cause changes in the microflora of the genital organs. Such a change with prostatitis is fraught with the development of complications. The course of the disease is significantly complicated. For this reason, the couple should avoid additional stimulants during treatment.
It is also wrong to use pills to restore an erection. Such drugs cause an increase in blood flow to the cavernous bodies of the penis. When used, the 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 deteriorate.
Treatment of inflammation of the prostate gland should be accompanied by medical supervision. Only a specialist can give advice on intimacy during the treatment of prostatitis. Compliance with all the rules leads to the rapid recovery of male sexual health.