Why you can’t have sex during treatment for prostatitis

Sexual intercourse is usually not recommended during the treatment of prostatitis, as it may aggravate prostate congestion and inflammatory response, affecting the treatment effect. Prostatitis may be related to factors such as bacterial infection, immune abnormalities, and urine reflux. It mainly manifests symptoms such as frequent urination, urgency, and perineal pain.

When patients with acute prostatitis have sex, the prostate is in a congested state, and accelerated local blood circulation may aggravate edema and pain. Bacterial inflammation may also be transmitted to the partner through semen. Patients with chronic prostatitis have been exposed to inflammatory stimulation for a long time. Frequent sexual activity may induce repeated congestion of the prostate, resulting in lingering symptoms. Some patients have worsening difficulty in urinating after sexual excitement, which is related to the swelling of the prostate compressing the urethra.

In the presence of severe urinary tract obstruction or acute bacterial prostatitis, sexual activity must be strictly prohibited. Patients with aseptic prostatitis or those in the recovery stage can moderately control the frequency of sexual intercourse after being evaluated by a doctor. Maintaining a regular schedule and moderate exercise during treatment, and taking a warm sitz bath every day can help relieve pelvic floor muscle tension. You need to avoid spicy foods and alcohol in your diet, and eat more zinc-rich foods such as tomatoes and pumpkin seeds.

It is recommended to complete a full course of antibiotic treatment as directed by the doctor, such as levofloxacin tablets, cefixime dispersible tablets, etc. Regularly review prostate fluid routine, and gradually resume sexual life after symptoms are relieved. Partners need to undergo urinary system examinations simultaneously to avoid cross-infection. Pay attention to the cleaning of the perineum every day and avoid behaviors that compress the prostate such as sitting for long periods of time and riding bicycles.