Ever wondered what exactly your prostate is and how to take care of it? There’s a lot to know, and knowledge is power. First things first: your prostate is a walnut sized gland situated in the pelvis just below the bladder. Trust us, you’re going to want to get to know your prostate—and taking care of it is a breeze. We’re digging deep into everything you need to know about this magical gland.
What’s the prostate for?
Most people assigned male at birth will have a prostate—that includes trans women, as prostates are rarely removed during gender affirming surgery. The prostate’s main job has to do with ejaculation. It makes prostate fluid which mixes with sperm to form semen. When you’re finishing, it’s your prostate that’s doing all the work to push that everything up and out.
Stimulating the P spot
But prostates are more than mechanical, they’re also filled with nerve endings. That means stimulation in any way can result in some of the most intense, full body sensations you’ll ever experience. Some people can also experience “dry” orgasms when having their prostate probed—waves of pleasure without technically finishing. If you’re getting down, some positions, like missionary, can better hit the spot to stimulate the prostate.
If being poked isn’t your thing, not to worry. Your prostate can still be stimulated by pressing on the perineum—stimulating your prostate externally.
Bang, bang, bang? Take a break!
If you’ve been going for a while, give your prostate (and the rest of you) some recovery time. Your body will appreciate time to reset between sessions, and those nerve endings will have time to reset and resensitize. If you have pain, soreness or blood, then go see the booty doctor. Resolving those issues ASAP can help you avoid longer-term issues with the area.
Looking after the prostate
Lots of what we do to keep our whole bodies healthy can also keep the prostate in good shape: exercise, eating well, hydrating, limiting smoking and drinking, and getting regular health check-ups. Looking after the prostate includes being aware of symptoms of prostate conditions. If you have pain or burning when peeing, or blood in urine or semen, difficulty peeing, or unexplained pelvic pain, it’s time to head for a check-up.
The big C
The earlier prostate cancer is detected, the more treatment options are available. Many people with prostate cancer have no symptoms at all. Getting a check-up, and for those of us over 45, talking to our health providers about regular blood tests, can help diagnose problems quickly.
For more information on prostate pleasure and health check out The Love Tank’s guide.