Contents:
- Medical Video: Erectile Dysfunction 101 | #UCLAMDChat Webinars
- What is prostate massage?
- Can prostate massage overcome erectile dysfunction?
- Is prostate massage safe?
- Risk of prostate massage
Medical Video: Erectile Dysfunction 101 | #UCLAMDChat Webinars
Erectile dysfunction or impotence is a problem that is certainly very disturbing to men. The reason is, men who cannot erect will not be able to or difficult to ejaculate. This can be a problem when you want to engage in sexual activity or seek offspring. To overcome erectile dysfunction, experts have developed various methods such as treatment, hormone therapy, vacuum methods, surgery, and penile implants.
However, did you know that some people choose to do prostate massage to treat erectile dysfunction? Prostate massage is considered a simpler way than other methods. Can prostate massage really treat impotence? Find out the answer below.
What is prostate massage?
Prostate massage is the treatment of male prostate through special massage techniques. This massage can be done directly from the inside and can also be from the outside like the stomach. When done from the inside, the masseuse will insert a finger wrapped in rubber gloves and lubricated through the anus. Then the prostate will be massaged and given a certain pressure.
Over the years, prostate massage techniques are believed to be able to overcome a variety of male problems. Starting from prostate enlargement, premature ejaculation, until urination is not smooth.
Usually doctors or expert masseurs will do prostate massage. Although this traditional treatment can also be done alone at home, sexual health experts recommend that you be careful and not take risks that are too big by trial and error.
Can prostate massage overcome erectile dysfunction?
Impotence occurs because blood flow to the penis is not smooth. As a result, the penis cannot grow or harden. In other words, even though you feel excited, you will remain sluggish. In addition, other disorders such as accumulation of prostate fluid can also make it difficult for male erections and ejaculation. Because the prostate is responsible for producing semen (ejaculate fluid) for men that contain sperm cells.
So, many people believe that prostate massage can smooth blood circulation in the area of the prostate so that the erection becomes more easily achieved. In addition, prostate massage is also believed to help shed and cleanse the prostate canal which was lumpy or mostly fluid. That way, the penis can become ejaculate as usual.
However, the success of prostate massage has not been clinically tested. There is no data or research that shows that prostate massage can really overcome impotence or even more effective than other types of treatment. While if prostate massage can indeed overcome this male virility problem, just massage will not be enough to solve the problem. You are still encouraged to maintain a healthy lifestyle such as quitting smoking, getting enough rest, controlling weight, and paying attention to diet.
Is prostate massage safe?
Prostate massage is not a medical procedure supervised by the Ministry of Health, hospital, or other health agencies. So, there is no standardization or supervision of the practice of prostate massage from anywhere. Prostate massage is considered as an alternative treatment that can be tried as a companion (not a substitute for) medical treatment that has passed clinical trials. Evidence of the success of this massage is still very limited, only from the statements of people who have done it. However, as long as you do this massage with professional help, prostate massage should be relatively safe.
Risk of prostate massage
Every treatment or therapy that has not been clinically tested has risks that might arise. Side effects of prostate massage include aggravating your symptoms or complaints, the spread of cancer (if any), and bleeding. Keep in mind, there may still be other side effects that have not been observed or not listed here. So, preferably before deciding to prostate massage, consult your doctor first and look for a masseur who is experienced and of good reputation.
