Prostate massage is the massage or stimulation of the male prostate gland for sexual stimulation or medical purposes.
The prostate takes part in the sexual response cycle, and is essential for ejaculation. Due to its close proximity to the anterior rectal wall, it can be stimulated from the anterior wall of the rectum or externally via the perineum.
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Prostate massage is part of the digital rectal examination (DRE) routinely given to men by urologists in order to look for nodules of prostate cancer and to obtain an expressed prostatic secretion (EPS) specimen for microscopy and microbiological culture to screen for prostatitis.
In the late 1990s, doctors tried prostate massage in conjunction with antibiotics for the treatment of chronic bacterial prostatitis with uncertain results.[1][2] In recent trials, however, prostate massage was not shown to improve outcomes compared to antibiotics alone.[3] As a consequence of these findings, prostate massage is not used in the treatment of any medical disorder today, and prostate massage should never be performed on patients with acute prostatitis, because the infection can spread elsewhere in the body if massage is performed.[4]
Vigorous prostate massage has been documented with consequences that are health- and life-threatening: periprostatic hemorrhage,[5] cellulitis, Fournier's gangrene,[6] septicaemia, possible disturbance and metastasis of prostate cancer to other parts of the body, and hemorrhoidal flare-up.[7]
Electroejaculation is a procedure in which nerves are stimulated via an electric probe, which is inserted into the rectum adjacent to the prostate. It is most commonly encountered in animal husbandry for the purpose of collecting semen samples for testing or breeding.
Prostate massage was once the most popular therapeutic maneuver used to treat prostatitis.[8] According to the Prostatitis Foundation,[9] "it used to be, in the age before antibiotics (before about 1960 for prostatitis), doctors performed massage when their patients had prostatitis. In some cases it was enough to cure them of the disease. ... it fell out of common practice with the advent of antibiotics. It's much easier to prescribe a pill and send the patient home." However, according to WebMD,[10] in many prostatitis cases antibiotics do not work because the swelling and inflammation caused by the infection closes off the acini (or sacs), causing the acini not to "shed" bacteria, and protecting the bacteria inside from antibiotics and the body's own immune cells.
Continuing research in emerging medical communities,[11][12] published articles in non-medical circles,[13][14] and anecdotal evidence on the Internet shows that there is still interest in the technique as alternative therapy.
In China, a 2008 survey of 627 urologists found that prostate massage is used prevalently as a nonpharmacological therapy for chronic prostatitis.[15]
Men that suffer from prostate problems or difficulty in sex might benefit from a prostate massage. The massage makes contact with the prostate by gentle finger motions. In this context the prostate is sometimes referred to as the Skene's gland.
The treatment can later provide many benefits from prostate relief to heightened sexual pleasure of the penis. Some make claims of a revitalized sex life and healthy functioning penises, having received several massages. Caution does need to be administered. The prostate is a very delicate gland and too much pressure can cause damage. Extra care also needs to be given if the massage is being used to relieve swelling or discomfort of infection. The area will likely be extra sensitive under these circumstances. It is generally recommended that this technique should not be self administered.
Regular prostate massages can help improve erectile problems. As a man ages, fats and proteins can build up within vessels of the prostate, which can cause pain and discomfort. If you have pain in your prostate, your doctor may suggest that you do a prostate massage. Prostate massage relieves pain, and can clear the prostate of impurities. An added plus associated with prostate massage is that it can greatly improve your sex life. In some countries, young boys are taught how to massage their prostates to maintain prostate health. Sometimes men suffer from restricted blood flow in the pelvic area which can directly effect the male reproductive system. Health conditions, age and injury can all be contributing factors in erectile dysfunction. The massage will help improve the flow of blood as well as nutrients and reduce incidences of erectile dysfunction. It isn’t uncommon for a full and active sex life to be restored with the help of prostate massages.
Another application of regular prostate massages is to relieve the symptoms of prostatitus. Prostatitus is a condition where bacteria grown within the tiny sacs in the prostate gland. This can cause swelling, discomfort and can be quite painful. It is possible for the bacteria to leave the prostate gland on its own however if the prostate gland swells to much the bacteria can become trapped. This can cause the prostate to swell even more. It can also cause intense pain and cause the man to experience problems urinating if the condition persists. Although caution needs to be exercised a prostate massage can help relieve this condition. The massage will help stimulate the release of fluids helping it to shrink in size. It will also help a fresh blood supply enter the prostate and help release the trapped bacteria.
Prostate massages have also been associated with the prevention of prostate cancer. Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men. It is also second only to lung cancer when it comes to cancer fatalities in men. The prostate massage improves circulation and blood flow to the prostate. It brings a fresh supply of nutrients and oxygen to the area and helps flush the area of bacteria. These bacteria can lead to infection but can also cause the development of cancer cells. By keeping a clean and continuous supply of fresh fluids to the prostate, the danger of bacteria building up will decrease along with the chances of developing cancer in the prostate.
From what some of the studies are saying, young men who masturbate daily in their 20s and 30s may actually increase their risk of having prostate cancer later on in their lives. Studies have also shown the opposite is true for men in their 50s. Studies showed that masturbation in a man’s 40s had little effect on a man’s likelihood to develop prostate cancer. The studies also showed that men who masturbated in their 50s were less likely to develop prostate cancer.
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