Patient's question:
I have chronic prostatitis, and currently I don't have a sexual partner. Every so often, I can only rely on masturbation to expel prostatic secretions. How long should each session of masturbation be ideally? (I usually control it to about ten minutes, is that okay?)By the way: How often should masturbation be done (in the absence of a sexual partner) for the treatment of chronic prostatitis to be considered ideal?
Doctor's answer:
Masturbation can lead to memory loss, reduced concentration, decreased comprehension, insomnia, frequent dreams, dizziness, palpitations, and other symptoms. It is important to have a correct understanding of the dangers of excessive masturbation and to make a firm decision to quit. Engaging in activities that interest you can be helpful.It is recommended to visit a professional urological hospital for examination and to quit masturbation as soon as possible. During masturbation, the local stimulation of the sexual organs is quite intense, especially frequent masturbation can induce aseptic prostatitis or exacerbate congestion in the prostate and pelvic area, thereby worsening discomfort symptoms such as lower back pain, incomplete urination, a feeling of white liquid dripping at the end of urination, a burning sensation in the urethra, discomfort in the perineum, and symptoms like fatigue and lethargy.
Additionally, the method of masturbation differs significantly from normal sexual activity. Properly expelling semen through normal sexual activity brings more benefits to the prostate than masturbation. Therefore, masturbation is generally not recommended for patients with chronic prostatitis.