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This series of articles is informational only and not intended to be a substitution for your doctor’s advice, so make sure that you seek a professional opinion if you feel that you may have prostate issues.
In the previous article, we looked at supplements that we could take to improve the health of our prostate.
In this article, we are going to dig a little deeper into the functions of the prostate.
What does the prostate do?
Let’s remind ourselves of the main functions of the prostate.
Most, if not all, of the videos on YouTube™ focus on the main functions of the prostate gland.
Are there any other functions?
There are about 9 of them…
…including the main functions.
- Traffic Controller
To expand a little on the main functions, you could say that the prostate acts as a traffic controller. It controls the flow of urine and sperm at the correct times, so one substance (urine) does not contaminate the other (sperm).
There are two small muscles known as sphincters and they work like gatekeepers with valves that shut off. These valves control and regulate the the flow of fluids through the urethra tube at the correct times, whether for urination or ejaculation.
2. Provide Transport Security
Would it surprise you to know that about a one-third portion (at least 30%) of semen actually gets released from the prostate gland? This semen is an alkaline, milky white substance which protects and transports the sperm at the time of ejaculation. This protection is necessary due to the acidity present within the vagina.
3. Mix and Muscle
These two functions are related to the previous one, as the sperm cells make their way to the ovaries.
As they make their way up, the prostate blends the fluids from the seminal vesicles with its own fluids. At the time of ejaculation, these fluids are moved through the prostate into the urethra.
The muscular action of the prostate pumps the semen through the penis, applying enough force to ensure the semen enters the vagina and can reach the cervix easily.
4. Sexual Satisfaction
What is that sound you make (whether you cry out loudly or not)? Or what does your face look like when you cum (er…I mean, ejaculate)?
When you have an orgasm, it is the muscular action of your prostate pumping semen out through your penis as it comes up from the testicles.
Did you know that?
Does that help you understand it a little better?
5. It Is An Erogenous Zone
Is it strange to think that you have a G-spot?
While you have erogenous zones all over your body…
…whether you are able to experience them or not…
The prostate gland is the male G-spot.
It is possible to improve/enhance/intensify your sexual response with prostate stimulation (that is, a massage). This is one of the most intriguing ways you can look after your prostate.
So, what happens when you have a swollen prostate?
When you have a swollen prostate, it presses against the anus with the result that, to put it bluntly, you feel horny most, if not all, of the time.
It is probably one of the reasons men are uncomfortable talking about “down there” or having anyone touch that area of the body.
This tends to be so, regardless of sexual orientation, because it is strongly tied to a man’s self-concept. How he sees himself as a man.
If you are a healthy person who is receptive to having your prostate massaged, you will observe that your orgasms are stronger and much more intense. Getting the technique just right takes practice.
There is also a metaphysical aspect to this that we will look at in another article.
By the way, what an interesting location for your G-spot…such a tiny little thing, weighing just over an ounce (about 30 grams). The normal size is about the size of a golf ball.
Well…not so tiny…
Does it worry you? If it does, you might want to have a think about WHY it worries you.
6. Filtration of Toxins
This function of the prostate helps to filter and remove all toxins, thus providing protection for sperm cells. With this protection, it becomes much easier to achieve higher sperm quality so that chances of impregnation can be increased, if procreation is your goal.
7. Production of Hormones
The prostate is responsible for the production of the male hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT) and this happens when testosterone is converted to DHT by the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme in the prostate.
DHT is a potent sex steroid and hormone and is at least ten times more powerful than testosterone itself.
It serves several functions, including:
- sexual differentiation of genitalia,
- contributing to the maturation of the penis at puberty,
- growth of facial, body, and public hair,
- development and maintenance of the prostate gland and seminal vesicles, and
- it controls the sex drive in positive ways.
On the flip side, Nelson Vergel, author of Testosterone: A Man’s Guide (2011), notes that DHT increases the production of excess oils. The results of this excess production include:
- acne
- hair loss, and
- prostatic inflammation.
We will examine the role of DHT and testosterone further in another article.
Producing Erections
Your prostate has nerves that produce erections and these nerves trigger nitric oxide (NO2) to the penis so that it can swell and harden with blood.
Sometimes, the flow of blood to the penis during arousal is interrupted or insufficient. This results in Erectile Dysfunction (ED).
Reasons for ED can include:
- side effects of medications such as antidepressants, blood pressure drugs, and NSAIDs (non steroidal, anti-inflammatory drugs),
- excessive alcohol,
- recreational drugs,
- emotions such as anger and anxiety,
- stress,
- toxins in the environment.
In the next article, we will look at some alternative approaches. Some of these approaches you may already know, while for others, you might want to think about.
Sources
Dihydrosterone. Located at Wikipedia (online), https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dihydrotestosterone [Accessed September 23, 2022]
Geary, M., and Cohen, Dr.R. (2019) The Prostate Fix.
Vergel, N. (2011) Testosterone: A Man’s Guide. Practical Tips For Boosting Physical, Mental and Sexual Vitality. USA: Milestones Publishing, TX.
Causes of ED. Located at WebMD (online), https://www.webmd.com/men/ss/slideshow-causes-of-ed [Accessed September 22, 2022]
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