Prostate massage is a technique in which the physician, or the specialized therapist, stimulates the man's prostate to expel the fluid into the prostatic canals. The prostate is a small gland, the size of a chestnut, which is located just below the bladder and produces a liquid important for sperm composition.
Since it is not possible to directly access the prostate gland, massage needs to be done through the anus as it is possible to feel the walls of the gland through the final portion of the gut.
While there is still no medical consensus on the benefits of prostate massage, it may help:
1. Avoid painful ejaculation
Some men may experience significant pain when ejaculating or shortly after they ejaculate and this can happen due to the accumulation of fluid in the seminal canals after the passage of sperm. With prostate massage, it is possible to create a very intense orgasm that helps to eliminate the traces of liquid present in the channels, relieving the pain.
2. Improve sexual impotence
Since the prostate gland is a very sensitive gland, when it is stimulated it can cause a significant increase in pleasure waves during intimate contact. This stimulation may thus be able to allow man to initiate and maintain an erection with greater ease.
Often, prostate massage can be associated with other conventional treatments to get better results against sexual impotence. Learn about the most commonly used forms of treatment for this problem.
3. Reduce inflammation of the prostate
Inflammation of the prostate, also known as prostatitis, can be relieved by prostate massage because through this technique it is possible to increase blood circulation in the area by decreasing congestion of the gland and relieving inflammation and pain of chronic prostatitis.
4. Facilitate the flow of urine
In order for the urine to be eliminated from the body, it must pass through the urethra, which is a small canal passing through the interior of the prostate. Thus, in the case of men having difficulty urinating due to inflammation of the prostate, massage can improve circulation and decrease local inflammation, releasing the urethra and facilitating the passage of urine.
5. Prevent prostate cancer
By improving blood circulation and alleviating chronic inflammation of the prostate, massage may help reduce the risk of developing cancer or other less serious problems such as hypertrophy. In addition, prostate massage allows a constant evaluation of the gland, which can help identify early cases of cancer, facilitating the healing and improving the chances of cure.
How is the massage done?
Prostate stimulation can be done with your fingers and for this your doctor puts on gloves and lubricant to reduce discomfort and pain. It can also be performed through the use of special equipment, designed to reach the prostate more easily.
What are the main risks
The main risks of this type of massage are related to the excessive stimulation of the prostate, which can cause worsening of symptoms, new problems arise in the prostate and bleeding due to rupture of the intestine.
Therefore, it is recommended that prostate massage be performed by a health professional who is a specialist in the area to avoid complications. In some cases, the doctor may teach the man or other person to do the stimulation at home, as it does before intimate contact, in cases of sexual impotence, for example.
