P-Spot and how the prostate is not always about bad news…

The prostate was originally described as a fleshy gland by Niccolo Massa in 1536. The actual name of the prostate was coined by a French physicist, Andre Du Laurens, around 1600. Although the prostate was anatomically discovered in the 16^th century, its role was only established about 2 centuries later, in the 18^th century.

The prostate is a gland which is about the size of a walnut and is located between the bladder and the rectum (lower part of the intestine that connects with the anus). The prostate also surrounds the urethra, the tube which goes down the penis and helps evacuate urine or semen after sexual function. The basic function of the prostate is to produce a milky substance that helps nourish sperm cells as well as contributing to the lubrication of the urethra and is added to the semen. The latter is the fluid that carries the sperm during the process of ejaculation.

The prostate is highly enervated and therefore sensitive to touch. It is located about 5 to 6 centimeters inside the rectum towards the internal wall (towards the inside of the body). It can be accessed through touch, either through the rectum or the perinium (the area between the testicules and the anus. The sensation when touched is usually acknowledged as soft and pleasurable.

Stimulating the prostate can lead to an intense sensation and an orgasm which can be accompanied by the ejaculation of the milky substance produced in the prostate, or not. Penile and prostate orgasms can feel very different, with the prostate one being usually described as more intense and is usually associated with higher pelvic contractions than a penile orgasm. The other difference between a penile and prostate orgasm is the refractory period which can be shorter or non-existent with a prostate orgasm, this is connected with the difference with the ejaculation process. Every person is different and orgasms are a subjective experience, therefore the sensations are individual to each person. Like in all aspects of sex, there is “no normal”, just a discrete and unique experience for each person.

Stimulating the prostate or gently massaging it can also be beneficial for certain types of inflammation such as benign BPH, by helping evacuate blocked fluid, and relieving pressure in the ducts.

Often compared to the G-Spot, the P-Spot is the equivalent for people with prostates and conveys the pleasurable and intense sensation often linked to the gentle stimulation or massage of the prostate.

A prostate orgasm provides an alternative for people experiencing erectile difficulties and struggling with penis orgasms.