Patient's question:
Detailed medical condition and consultation purpose: I have chronic prostatitis. The doctor said to have less sexual activity, but I have been trying to have less, but my wife wants to touch my genitalia for a while every night, so my genitalia have to become erect every night. I want to ask if this is different from having sex? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Hello: Sexual life is an important part of marital life. Normal, harmonious sexual life is a natural physiological need for men and women. However, excessive sexual activity can have many adverse effects on the body and mind, and it can also easily cause or worsen chronic prostatitis. This is because excessive sexual activity can cause active or passive congestion of the prostate, functional contraction of the prostate tissue, and repeated activity can lead to damage to the glandular tissue and trigger inflammation. Additionally, the large amount of prostatic fluid excreted reduces the content of trace element zinc in the prostatic fluid. Zinc is generally considered the main component responsible for the antimicrobial effect of prostatic fluid. A decrease in zinc content can weaken the local defense ability of the prostate, making it more susceptible to chronic prostatitis. Since middle-aged and young adults have more frequent sexual activity, this is one of the reasons why they are more prone to this condition.To avoid the occurrence of prostatitis, it is important to maintain a moderate sexual life, but the frequency should be determined based on each individual's specific circumstances.