Prostate Stimulation Methods
Do you have prostate cancer and are you experiencing a lot of discomfort while urinating?
Well, if it just so happens that you're someone who's heard about the potential benefits of prostate stimulation methods, as an alternative to surgical removal, then this article is for you. It will provide a rundown on the pros and cons of traditional and less-traditional means of stimulating the prostate with different instruments including toys. Are these miraculous tools or tools that can cause more harm than good? The choice is yours to make.
The prostate is what some might call the "male G-spot." It is essentially a walnut-sized gland in men and it's located just below the bladder and in front of the rectum. When you're aroused, blood flows into this gland increasing its size by up to 300 percent.
The prostate is located, unsurprisingly, near the urinary passage. The job of the prostate is to help produce semen. Sperm cells are made here and this process helps them travel further via ejaculation. Prostate-cancer cells can be spread via the seminal fluid that travels through the urethra (the tube from your bladder through which urine and ejaculate are expelled).
Because of this reason, most men who have prostate-cancer will eventually experience symptoms such as frequent urination, blood in urine and pain upon urination. There is a chance that these symptoms might not occur until the cancer has advanced.
Is there any way to prevent prostate cancer?
One of the best ways to prevent prostate cancer is to ensure that you undergo regular PSA (prostate specific antigen) testing in your 40s. A PSA test measures the level of a protein in the blood, which is produced by both healthy and diseased prostates.
You'll know whether you have an elevated PSA level if you undergo this test. This test is a recent development and it's not perfect. In fact, PSA testing can give back false positives, which means you might end up undergoing biopsies that are entirely unnecessary to your situation.
The best way to determine whether or not you have prostate cancer is to perform a digital rectal examination (DRE). During this procedure, your doctor will use a gloved finger to perform a check of your prostate area. He/she will do this to check for any lumps or nodules.
If there are any abnormalities found during this test, you might undergo a biopsy in order to confirm whether you have prostate cancer or not. This procedure will allow your doctor to determine whether the suspected area is cancerous or not.
As a general rule of thumb, if you're over 50 and no one in your family has prostate cancer, then it's unlikely that you'll experience it yourself. However, if you're African-American or if prostate cancer does run in your family, then it's a good idea to try and monitor your PSA levels via regular blood tests.
What happens traditionally in cases of prostate cancer?
The treatment for prostate cancer has evolved over the years. It used to be that one had to undergo radical surgeries such as a radical perineal prostatectomy (RPP). The Urological Society of Australia and New Zealand has decided that they no longer recommend this type of surgery.
Instead of opting for surgery, they recommend that men with low-risk prostate cancer undergo watchful waiting and discuss with their doctor whether or not to consider radiation therapy. This type of treatment kills cancerous cells but it does not affect the healthy cells.
Radiation is a good option if you live in a city as there is higher survival rate and chances are slim that you'll suffer from long-term issues such as erectile dysfunction.
Conclusion
The prostate is a vital part of your body and it can be so painful when you're in the midst of its removal. However, there are many things you can do to help ease the pain that accompanies prostate cancer. The principles of leading a healthy lifestyle apply to this particular situation too.
Make sure that you're well-hydrated – drinking plenty of water will keep your urinary system functioning properly. Increase your fibre intake by adding more grains, fruits or vegetables into your diet.