The prostate is known as the male “life gland,” but here I would like to ask male friends, have you really taken good care of it? Many male friends in today’s society are troubled by prostate diseases, such as frequent urination, urgency, and weak urine flow, all of which can affect male physical health.
When males experience discomfort in the prostate, they tend to procrastinate, take medication first, and are reluctant to undergo comprehensive medical examinations. This often leads to the worsening of reproductive organ diseases. In fact, the reason why males suffer from prostate-related diseases is mostly closely related to their usual lifestyle habits. Just by changing them, inflammation may slowly stay away. Let’s learn together. For men with prostatitis, if they can change these bad habits, perhaps their bodies will “thank” them.
If men can change these bad habits, the prostate may “thank” you.
Sedentary Lifestyle
Prolonged sitting not only affects bones but also easily damages the prostate, especially for males who sit in the office all day.
This can cause the prostate to bear pressure from multiple areas such as the bladder, pubic bone, and rectum, leading to possible blockage of the prostate duct, affecting its metabolism, and eventually leading to the gradual onset of prostatitis.
Countermeasure: I want to tell male friends here that prolonged sitting can be very harmful to the body. If you really don’t want to get up and move around, even getting up to get a glass of water or go to the restroom after sitting for an hour can increase the blood circulation in your lower body. This can also help protect the prostate. If you can do that, perhaps the prostate will also thank you.
Alcohol and Smoking
The harmful effects of smoking and alcohol consumption on the body are well-known, and these damages accumulate gradually over time. Long-term heavy smoking and drinking can cause swelling and congestion of capillaries in multiple organs, leading to accelerated blood circulation, and diseases such as hypertension may quietly emerge. This is very detrimental to internal organs, and the harm to the prostate is undeniable.
Countermeasure: Smoking and drinking can be hard to give up. To a certain extent, they can relieve boredom and foster emotional connections, but the negative effects are significant and outweigh the benefits. Long-term smoking and drinking cause significant harm to the male prostate. For the sake of your health, it is better to quit as much as possible.
Frequent Urinary Retention
Many people unconsciously develop the habit of holding their urine. When the workload is not finished, they delay going to the restroom, thinking to go later. However, this behavior gradually becomes a habit of holding urine.
The pressure on the urethra when holding urine is significant, which can lead to chronic constriction of the prostate, in a congested state. This can increase prostate fluid accumulation, creating a higher chance of bacterial infection and eventually triggering prostatitis.
Countermeasure: Try to avoid holding urine as much as possible. Think about the value created by saving time through holding urine, it is far lower than the harm it causes to the body. Therefore, it is recommended not to have the habit of holding urine. If you develop a good habit of urinating regularly, the prostate may thank you.
Improper Sexual Activity
Improper sexual activity covers multiple meanings, including low frequency of sexual activity leading to poor discharge of male prostate fluids. This puts a great burden on the male prostate, making it prone to prostate stones. It also includes neglecting hygiene issues during the sexual activity, leading to cross-infection, which can also result in urinary tract system and prostate inflammation.
Countermeasure: Proper sexual activity not only enhances marital happiness and is beneficial for the physical and mental health of couples, but mutual attention to personal matters is also important. This is beneficial for oneself and shows responsibility towards the partner.
Excessive Consumption of Spicy Foods
Spicy foods stimulate taste buds and arouse appetite, but the harm to human health is significant, especially for male reproductive organs. Excessive consumption of spicy and stimulating foods, such as chili, onions, garlic, and other condiments, is more likely to stimulate inflammation.
Countermeasure: It is recommended to maintain a light diet in daily life. If you really want to eat spicy food, remember to drink plenty of water and reduce the frequency of eating spicy food. This is beneficial for gastrointestinal health and also acts as protection for the male “life gland.”
