The steps to massage the prostate are as follows:
- Assume a comfortable position. You can either stand and lean against an object at a comfortable height or lay on your side with your knees flexed.
- Use a liberal amount of lubrication on the index finger of your dominant hand.
- Gently insert the finger into the rectum. The prostate gland will be felt as a bulge in the rectal wall towards the front of the body.
- Gently massage the gland, applying no more pressure than you would apply to rubbing your eye. Stop immediately if any pain occurs. Expression of seminal fluid is normal (and is the goal). However, if blood is present, discontinue massage immediately.
Prostate massage can be beneficial in some conditions. However, care should be taken not to damage the delicate tissues of the gland. Massaging the prostate can be important in both diagnosis and treatment of certain conditions of the prostate, such as prostatitis and benign prostatic hypertrophy. Before commencing prostate massage, a physician should be consulted to ensure there are no contraindications to the procedure.
