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Effect of masturbation on prostate

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I would like to know the effect of masturbation on prostate gland, particulary for a healthy person of 46/47 years of age, who does it almost on a daily basis.

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  • kenneth1955
    kenneth1955 name_withheld

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    Hey buddy..  I'm 60 and I still enjoy it. I have had some problem but still do it 2 time a day.  Just have fun and drink alot of water.  It does fell better if you wait a few days.  A man need to built up the sperm. The prostate is what helps move the sprem along Enjoy all you can  Ken 
  • andyr0
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    Posted

    My consultant said masturbate and/or have sex frequently to help with prostate health, but there is also some advice from the experts that recent orgasm can increase PSA levels transiently, so avoid immediately prior to PSA blood test. I think there are mixed views on this and not neccesarily proven?

     

  • Pepasan
    Pepasan name_withheld

    Posted

    I've heard there have been studies (in Australia, I think) that conclude it's either harmless to ejaculate regularly, or even does good. My urologist has never asked about my sexual habits, but has prescribed Cialis to help me out! I'd say carry on as you are, with the proviso as others have stated to avoid a couple of days before blood is taken for psa testing.
  • philip1950
    philip1950 name_withheld

    Posted

    Have read that regular ejaculation is good for prostate health especialy as a P.C.preventative.

    If you have sex with a partner or masturbate then your prostate is earning its keep otherwise its just a passenger.

    Might be a good point to pass on to younger men rather than wait for prostate probs to start as they get older.

    • derek76
      derek76 philip1950

      Posted

      Someone on a forum here was having sexual difficulties and could not finish and went for counselling. It was suggested that he had ‘gone off his wife’ and was offered a sex partner or a surrogate to see if that was the case. Grossly offended he walked out. Surprising what the NHS will do for you.
  • t90373
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    Posted

    I have read some reports that say it is good for prostate health, but recently read another that said that it was mostly a myth.  There is no data to back such claims.
  • Pepasan
    Pepasan name_withheld

    Posted

    The studies I've seen are about frequent ejaculation helping to prevent cancer of the prostate. I haven't seen anything that says it can cause ot worsen prostate enlargement or cancer, so I'm just saying do what comes naturally for you and don't worry about it.
  • caringbah
    caringbah name_withheld

    Posted

    It may or may not be good for your prostate but I'll tell you this...habitual masturbation will wreck your sex life. Your hand provides a much more intense sensation than a vagina and habitual masturbation can desensitize your penis to the extent that you can't do it with a woman anymore. 

    I have read so much on this...even young guys in their twenties become impotent because of habitual porn and masturbation. The only cure is to go off porn and masturbation for at least 100 days. 

    Google it...there's a ton of stuff on it. 

    • derek76
      derek76 caringbah

      Posted

      Quote:

      "Your hand provides a much more intense sensation than a vagina"

      No way!

       

  • Pepasan
    Pepasan name_withheld

    Posted

    That wasn't the question, caringbah 
    • caringbah
      caringbah Pepasan

      Posted

      Maybe not Pepasan, but on this site we look at ALL the health ramifications of issues that people raise. I'll go one step further...in case you think I'm being judgemental, I'm speaking from personal experience. 
    • Jezzaman
      Jezzaman caringbah

      Posted

      I did google it as you said and found nothing at all.!

      Eg "porn makes you impotent" brings no results in google at all!

      Can you send a link to some info on this please.

      Thanks

    • caringbah
      caringbah Jezzaman

      Posted

      Google....porn induced ED

      i provided some links but moderators are adjudicating. 

      Its a sensitive issue...maybe best to private message me for more info.

  • Lion62878
    Lion62878 name_withheld

    Posted

    Well whilst masturbation is said to be good for prostate health, I also think that too much of anything is not good for the body. For example alcohol is said to be good for the body but too much of it would not be good.So I think since no empirical research was done on masturbation it may be good in moderation only..
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