Prostate is a part of male reproductive system and it is located within the male body just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. This is similar to a walnut in shape. The prostate is important because it produces prostatic fluid which is also one of the main components of semen. Prostate is very important for male fertility.

What is a prostate massage?

A digital rectal exam can be used for checking the overall size and condition of the prostate gland. The doctor will check for lumps and other changes which may indicate prostate health issues. Generally, a doctor uses a lubricated glove in which he inserts a finger into the rectum and presses the sides of the prostate nearby. If there is a symptom suggesting an infection, your doctor may prescribe a prostate massage.

When you go for prostate massage, it offers you several benefits. Let’s find out how it can help you.

Prostate massage is similar to a digital rectal exam (DRE). It is useful as it can help with is a collation urine flow and erectile dysfunction. It is also beneficial in several other conditions.

The benefits

Prostate massage can help you to clear the prostatic duct. It is like a pipeline that goes from your prostate to the rest of your reproductive and urinary system. When you massage the prostate, it will result in a spontaneous secretion of fluid. This situation is useful for you because it can clear that duct. It is also useful in eliminating any symptoms you are experiencing because of any fluid present in the duct.

Conditions

Prostate massage is useful in several conditions. If anyone is suffering from the following conditions, they will find that prostate massage is very much useful for them. They will find symptomatic relief by using prostate massage.

Painful ejaculation

Anyone suffering from a painfully ejaculation will definitely get benefit from prostate massage. This massage is useful in removing fluid blockages in the reproductive system. If there is a blockage in the reproductive system, then the man can have discomfort or pain while ejaculating.

Erectile dysfunction

Massage therapy can also help in removing or at least providing short-term relief from erectile dysfunction. It has been used for some time to treat erectile dysfunction before the modern techniques came in. It is also combined with other erectile dysfunction treatments. Prostate massage is useful in eliminating electoral dysfunction problem in many men.

Urine flow

Prostate massage can also help in better urine flow. The prostate surrounds your urethra. If there are swelling and inflammation in the prostate, it may interfere with urine flow. In some cases, it may completely block flow of urine. Prostate massage can reduce the swelling, which will eventually help the patient by improving the flow of urine.

Prostatitis

Massage therapy was the primary treatment for prostatitis. Now more specialised treatment options are available along with antibiotics. However, it is still useful in prostatitis treatment. It can help in reducing the prostatitis problem and the symptoms associated with it.

Prostate massage can help you in different situations and in different ways. It is important for you to talk to your doctor about this therapy and then decide when and where you can go for a prostate massage. There are different effective prostate massage courses and techniques available that you can choose from which will offer you the maximum benefit.

References
1. Prostate Massage: What Every Man Needs To Know For Health & Sex
2. Repetitive Prostatic Massage and Drug Therapy as an Alternative to Transurethral Resection of the Prostate
3. Current treatment options in the management of chronic prostatitis