EVERYTHING YOU’VE WANTED TO KNOW (AND MORE) ABOUT PROSTATE MASSAGE

Leave out the myths and misconceptions you have heard about prostate massage. There are obviously things you are curious to find out. This article will help you out.

Being a very controversial topic, many people will have a lot to ask about. Prostate massage has many misconceptions and unproven theories. This is also attributed to it being such an under-discussed topic. The topic of male pleasure is mostly kept in the shadows, with some viewing it as horrific. This article answers questions and educates you more about prostate massage. 

What is the Prostate? 

The prostate is a part of the male reproductive system. It is a walnut-sized gland located below the bladder and in front of the rectum. According to Lee, Akin-Olugbade, & Kirschenbaum (2011), the prostate is the largest male accessory gland. It produces a fluid that makes up part of semen. The function of this fluid is to nourish and protect the sperm. During ejaculation, the prostate secretes this fluid (prostatic fluid) into the urethra, and it’s expelled with sperm as semen.

Prostate Massage 

Prostate massage is the massage or stimulation of the male prostate gland for medical purposes or sexual stimulation. The prostate can be stimulated from the anterior wall of the rectum or externally via the perineum. You can do this yourself or with your partner if it is for pleasure. However, if it's for medical purposes, it's better done by a doctor or professional. Prostate massage for medical or therapeutic reasons is interestingly supported for various conditions. These conditions comprise erectile dysfunction and chronic prostatitis. 

Preparation For Prostate Massage  

Finding a qualified prostate massage therapist is not easy. You can get recommendations from a doctor. You can also make calls to local hospital offices. Certified medical practitioners have their details enlisted in those offices. In most cases, you will have to cater to the bills yourself.

Expectations During a Prostate Massage  

Prostate massage shares some similarities to a digital rectal exam (DRE). The urologist commonly uses DRE to check the prostate for lumps, changes, or other signs of possible cancer. Your doctor might use the digital rectal exam to examine signs of prostatitis, infection, and other disorders. These signs can be brought out by the prostatic secretions that are examined.

During the massage, the practitioner performing the massage will insert a gloved, lubed finger into your rectum. They will then gently massage the prostate for several minutes. If it gets unbearably painful, notify the practitioner. It is normal for the massage to be uncomfortable at first, but it shouldn't be painful. How frequently you get a prostate massage is up to your practitioner but also depends on you.

Benefits of Prostate Massage Therapy 

Prostatic massage is known to help clear the prostatic duct, according to Smith (2008). This duct runs between the prostate and the rest of your reproductive and urinary systems. The secretions may help clear the duct of any other fluids.  

Conditions That Prostate Massage Helps

Not many doctors support prostate massage. However, those who do, have attributed it to the symptomatic relief it offers to the following conditions. 

Painful Ejaculation

Prostate massage may unblock the fluids in your reproductive system. These blocked fluids may cause you to experience discomfort or pain while ejaculating. Prostate massage might help in their elimination.

Erectile Dysfunction 

The treatment of erectile dysfunction through prostate massage has been there even before the invention of modern improvements. 

Urine Flow 

The urethra, the thin tube that drains your bladder, is surrounded by the prostate. So a swollen prostate can have an impact on your urine flow. Urine flow can be weak or cut short. Prostate massage helps eliminate the swellings and improves urine flow.

Prostatitis 

Before the evolution of medical research, prostate massage was the basic treatment for prostatitis. 

Risks of Prostate Massage

If prostate massage is not carried out correctly, it may lead to several risks. That is why it is advisable to do this with a knowledgeable professional. These risks are:

• Making acute prostatitis worse.
• Prostate massage may cause blood poisoning due to the risk of spreading infection. 
• Bleeding around the prostate.
• Cellulitis, a serious skin infection.
• Hemorrhoids flare-ups.
• Spreading of prostate cancer, if it’s already there.
• Damage to the rectal lining.

People with epididymitis, an inflammation of the tube connecting the testicles to vas deferens, should avoid prostate massage. The rectal lining is very delicate. A doctor doing the massage should apply a minimal amount of pressure to prevent damage. 

Conclusion 

Before trying out a prostate massage, first talk to your doctor. Get to know what to expect and the possible risks. You might also want to consider other forms of treatment if the massage is for medical purposes. Keep in mind that your condition will not stop with one massage session. Therefore, you will need to plan out how many times you will attend the sessions in a week for a few months. Your symptoms will recede with time as you continue attending the sessions. Do not utilize prostate massage for a long period. Consider other forms of treatment. It is also important that you get the recommendations of a qualified practitioner from your doctor.

References

Lee, C. H., Akin-Olugbade, O., & Kirschenbaum, A. (2011). Overview of prostate anatomy, histology, and pathology. Endocrinology and Metabolism Clinics, 40(3), 565-575.

Smith, J. (2008). Canine prostatic disease: a review of anatomy, pathology, diagnosis, and treatment. Theriogenology, 70(3), 375-383.