As part of the complex treatment of inflammatory diseases of the prostate, special devices are often used - urological prostate massagers. They have a positive effect on the organ, prevent exacerbation of chronic prostatitis and increase potency. The main advantage of these devices is the ability to use them independently at home. There are different types of devices, and their use is limited by certain contraindications.
What is a prostate massager and why is it needed?
A urological prostate massager is a physiotherapeutic device used for local massage of the prostate for therapeutic purposes. The product is made from special materials for medical purposes and has an elongated shape. It is used at home and is a good alternative to digital prostate massage, carried out in a clinic by a urologist.
Prostate massage at home does not reduce the effectiveness of this procedure. On the contrary, carrying out the manipulation at home allows you to relax the patient, eliminating the feeling of stiffness and discomfort.
The therapeutic effect is achieved due to direct stimulation of the diseased organ and is manifested:
- normalization of the flow of prostatic secretions at the time of ejaculation;
- eliminate congestion in the pelvic organs;
- clear the prostate ducts;
- improve the penetration of drugs deep into the gland;
- increased blood circulation and normalization of metabolism;
- restoration of damaged tissues;
- disappearance of tissue swelling;
- reduce inflammation;
- increased prostate tone;
- removal of pus from the organ during purulent inflammation;
- eliminate signs of erectile dysfunction.
Indications and contraindications
The prostate massager should only be used on the recommendation of the treating physician.
The indications for the procedure are:
- Chronic prostatitis is in remission.
- Congestive prostatitis is a non-infectious inflammation caused by congestion in the pelvis.
- Erectile dysfunction, manifested by premature ejaculation, loss of sensation during orgasm and decreased potency.
- Impaired ability to reproduce, associated with poor sperm motility, increased sperm viscosity and other factors.
- The initial stage of BPH (benign prostatic hyperplasia).
The use of prostate stimulants is prohibited in the following cases:
- Acute prostatitis or exacerbation of chronic prostatitis. In this case, prostate massage can lead to damage to the organ and the spread of the inflammatory process. Even a single procedure can cause complications in the form of: vesiculitis - inflammation of the seminal vesicles; orchiepidymitis - inflammation of the testicle and its appendages; purulent prostatitis.
- Gland tumor.In case of oncology, any physiotherapeutic procedure is contraindicated.Otherwise, nutrition improves and the growth of tumor cells increases, which can lead to the spread of the malignant process to neighboring tissues and organs.
- Exacerbation of hemorrhoids. Physical impact on the rectum can cause bleeding from varicose veins.
- Anal fissure. Impact of the device on a crack can cause an increase in its size, increased pain and bleeding.
- Stones (calcifications) in the prostate. Performing massage will inevitably lead to damage to organic tissues, which is dangerous for the development of purulent calculous prostatitis.
- Prostatic tuberculosis. In this case, the massage procedure will cause the spread of the infectious process.
- Diarrhea (stool disorder). Massage will increase the number of urges to defecate due to the irritating effect of the device on the rectum.
- Urogenital herpes.
- Genital warts of the anus.
In case of BPH, prostate massage is carried out with extreme caution. This is due to the ability of some forms of the disease to degenerate into a malignant tumor during physiotherapeutic treatment. Before using the massager, you must donate blood for PSA (prostate specific antigen), the normal value of which is 0-4 ng/ml.Borderline and high figures of this indicator are grounds for categorical refusal of procedures.
Main types
There are many different brands and shapes of prostate massagers, but they all fall into two groups:
- Internal or invasive - affects the prostate by inserting into the rectum.
- External or non-invasive - affects the prostate through the perineal area.
The most effective devices are considered to be invasive massagers, which affect the affected organ in various ways:
- Thermal. Thanks to a local increase in temperature, blood circulation in the prostate improves. This helps clear congestion in the organ, reduce swelling and relieve pain.
- Vibrant. Vibration helps increase the tone of glandular tissue and frees clogged ducts from contents, leading to a decrease in inflammation.
- Magnetic. Provides restoration of damaged prostate tissue, eliminates pain and soreness during urination, dilutes prostate secretions and reduces its volume.
Another positive quality of invasive devices is the improvement in potency and the fact that the man receives pleasant sensations from the procedure.
Invasive prostate stimulators include electric massagers. The principle of operation of such devices is to influence the gland through special electrodes. The strength of the current during the procedure is adjusted by the doctor depending on the patient's feelings. All a man feels is a slight discomfort in the pelvic area. Massage can be performed in two ways:
- One of the electrodes is inserted into the patient's urethra, and the second is fixed in the coccyx area.
- One electrode is attached to the pubic region and the second is inserted into the rectum.
Non-invasive devices are less effective than direct massagers. Most often they are used for prophylactic purposes. With their help, a small amount of stagnant fluid is removed. The principle of operation of such devices is to activate the gland by stimulating the pubococcygeus muscle.
Best models
The simplest models of manual invasive massagers work like a vibrator, that is, they are equipped only with a vibration function. More expensive devices combine several methods of influence: magnetic, thermal and vibration.
The best non-invasive prostate massager is a device that has a gentle massaging effect on the pubococcygeus muscle, thereby activating the prostate and relieving it of congestion.
Recommendations for use
Prostate massage using invasive massagers follows certain rules:
- Colon cleansing before the procedure. If you suffer from constipation, you can seek help from laxatives or microenemas.
- Hygiene of the anus and genitals to prevent pathogenic microflora from penetrating the mucous membranes.
- Filling the bladder. An hour before prostate stimulation, you should drink 0. 5-1 liter of water. Massage with a full bladder is more effective.
- Use a condom (to protect the device) and lubricant (to make it easier to insert the device into the rectum). The lubricant should be water-based, as silicone or an oil solution can damage the integrity of the condom and damage the massager. Additionally, these lubricants often cause allergies.
- Comfortable body position. The best position for prostate massage is lying on your left side with your legs bent at the knees and pressed against your stomach. This provides convenience during the procedure and facilitates comfortable insertion of the tip.
- Insert the device to a depth of approximately five centimeters.
- The first procedure takes no more than five minutes. Subsequently - up to eight minutes.
- Processing the device. After each procedure, it is necessary to wipe the device with a disinfectant solution or alcohol.
- Empty the bladder. If ejaculation does not occur during the massage, then you should urinate immediately after the procedure. Prostatic secretions and pathogenic microorganisms are excreted with urine.
Non-invasive devices are easy to use and require no preparation for handling. Simply position the device correctly in the perineal area and wait for the procedure to end.
During treatment, you should not give up sex life if there is no discomfort or pain. Regular ejaculation improves prostate drainage.
In married couples, the wife can help her husband perform a prostate massage. It will not only be more convenient for a man, but it will also diversify your sex life.
How to choose?
For ease of use and achieving maximum therapeutic effect, it is necessary to take into account certain rules when choosing a device.
| Criteria | Selection rule |
| Aim | Special urological prostate massagers are very effective, not "toys" bought in a sex shop. |
| Multifunctionality | It is better to give preference to devices with a complex effect (thermal, vibration and magnetic) on the cable gland. |
| Maker | The best prostate massager producing countries are France, Germany and the United States. Chinese products are of poor quality and do not meet medical standards |
| Material | High-quality models are made from hypoallergenic materials such as medical plastic, latex, silicone and cyberskin. |
| Form | The product must have an anatomical shape |
| Diameter | Thin devices with a diameter of about two centimeters are considered the most practical. |
| Operating modes | It is better if the device is equipped with several operating modes |
If you have difficulty making a decision regarding the choice of a device, you can seek help from a doctor. He will tell you which massager is needed, taking into account the state of health and individual characteristics of the patient.
Most representatives of the male population, due to their natural shyness, try to avoid medical prostate massage. For their convenience, special devices have been developed for home use, which can be purchased at a pharmacy or ordered in an online store.