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Many men believe that the prostate gland has little or nothing to with sexual performance or they are not sure what the role of this very important gland is. Its main role is to produce enough liquid to carry the sperm to its correct destination. A reporter recently asked men about their prostates in the street and the answers were somewhat vague if not downright inaccurate ! Many of the men questioned had a rather vague idea of where the gland actually was.
Once the gland is affected by enlargement (BPH) or infections (prostatitis) then its function will be compromised and can lead to loss of libido and/or impotence. In the case of an enlarged prostate, the increased size can interfere with erection and can lead to erectile dysfunction if not treated or looked after. Up to now, not much attention was given to masturbation and sex activity and the actual effects these can have on the overall health of the prostate. Most researchers have now found that any activity which helps to flush out the gland- that can be masturbation, sex or even massage of the gland itself- can be very healthy as it will flush out the ducts where toxins (and even carcinogens ) tend to lurk.
Research has been done by the Cancer Council of Victoria in Australia and also studies have been published by the British Journal of Urology International. Both found that frequent ejaculation by whatever means will keep the gland healthy. The more the ducts from the gland are cleared of debris and toxins, the better it is.
Another very interesting study in the US which followed almost 30,000 men for eight years, found that frequent masturbation and sex played a protective role in avoiding cancer of the prostate. They actually did a careful study of the number of times men ejaculated a month and found that those who had the highest rate (21 times a month) had a 30% less chance of developing cancer than those who had a much lower frequency (from 4 to 7 times a month). Another study actually set out to show that frequent ejaculation in men increased their risk of prostate cancer and the results proved the opposite ! There were less clear cut results however in the case of prostate cancer patients but that is another story.
Other research on animals showed that the carcinogens produced by cigarette smoke had a tendency to gather in the prostatic fluid. This would suggest (although no similar tests have been done on humans) that any process whereby carcinogens can be flushed out of the gland can only be a good thing.
Any massage of the gland itself (either internally or even through the abdomen) is undoubtedly useful as it provides the prostate with fresh blood and oxygen. Which is another reason why exercise in general can help to keep the prostate healthy. A sedentary existence can only lead to blood stagnating in that area and will in the long term be harmful for this delicate gland.
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