Prostate massage is a sexual practice, but some also recommend it for health benefits. What are the effects on prostate function? How to perform a prostate massage?
Definition: what is prostate massage?
Prostate massage East prostate stimulation. It can be performed either for medical purposes or to cause sexual arousal and lead to prostate pleasure. The man can practice it himself or with another person. The idea is to stimulate the famous “P point”, the equivalent of the G-spot in women.
The method ? A lubricated finger is inserted into the man’s anus and rectum, then placed at the prostate level. This is located approximately 7 centimeters from the entrance to the anus, towards the penis. Circular movements are then carried out, to stimulate the gland. When this massage is performed during sexual intercourse, it can be done using a sex toy. There are vibrators suitable for stimulating the prostate.
What are the effects of a prostate massage?
The prostate is a gland in the male genital tract, whose function is to secrete part of the seminal fluid, which gives its consistency to semen. This gland can be affected by several conditions, for example benign hypertrophy or chronic bacterial prostatitis. “In the past, when antibiotics did not exist or there were not many, there were indeed indications for prostate massage. against prostatitis“, begins Adam Vardi, urologist. “But today, it is rarely indicated as a medical treatment.. In fact, the doctor has never advised it to a patient: “Medically speaking, I’m not sure there is any interest“, he explains. There would therefore be, a priori, no effect on prostate function.
What precautions should be taken during a prostate massage?
The precautions to take are first of all hygienic:
- GOOD wash one’s hands or wear latex gloves,
- to cut nails, to avoid causing damage, as the mucous membranes are a sensitive area.
- use lubricantpreferably water-based.
- Gentleness is essential, since massaging the prostate too insistently can cause inflammation in the area.
What are the contraindications to prostate massage?
“Obviously, if we are during infectionhe wants to avoid prostate massage, so as not to take the risk of making the situation worse“, recommends the urologist.
Thanks to Adam Vardi, urologist.