Prostate Health and Prostate Massage

I was talking to a male gay friend in his 60s the other day who had just been to his doctor to have biopsies from his prostate gland taken. Given that he had no symptoms, i.e. no change in his urinary flow, and his prostate seemed normal sized and evenly textured in previous examinations, I was quite horrified! From my work experience in the health sector I’d say, do what makes you feel safe, but I’d also encourage people to look at alternative options. The biopsy was recommended solely on the grounds of his elevated PSA level, which is a blood test measuring the prostate-specific antigen, which seems to be elevated when prostate cancer is present, but is by no means conclusive. What is more, the tiny biopsies may miss the cancer, so there is no way of knowing really. I do however sometimes come across clients whose health seems to be seriously damaged because they chose to go with doctor’s recommendations without doing any research. I’ve lately read two books on the subject, one is really excellent to understand the anatomy, and what examinations are all about, and I think it gives a quite balanced view on pros and cons of the current diagnosis and treatments. Excellent illustrations, too, not too scary. It’s called “The prostate – small gland, big problem” and it’s by the Prostate Research Campaign UK.
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If you read that one, read the other one, too: It’s called “Prostate Health in 90 Days without drugs or surgery” and is written by Larry Clapp, an American who decided NOT to go with the advice of his doctors – and survived, being in good health now.
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Please don’t take this post as a reason NOT to see your doctor – please go and get an opinion, which may well save your life, but don’t forget, there are options other than surgery out there, and then make a more informed choice. Please don’t forget to trust and honour your body – the prostate gland is the core of your masculine health. Larry Clapp, along with many health professionals, recommends prostate massage for the prevention of prostate problems, and even to reduce an enlarged prostate gland in size. For many straight men (and women!) who have not tried anal play, the rectum is a no-go area, tightly closed and shamefully guarded. Sometimes, an initial internal massage of the prostate (from the rectum) is not even very pleasurable – the area takes some time to become responsive to touch, and to open up. Don’t give up however – it can increase your sexual pleasure – indeed your pleasure in life – a lot! I still haven’t quite understood how this works in women, too, as they don’t have a prostate. Maybe it is a way to open up the first chakra, which has to do with trust to have your basic needs met, and it certainly takes quite a bit of trust to let anyone put their fingers in there – I speak from my own experience! Namaste and blessings to all beings, with or without prostate, Sarani Premanjali