Question for Seniors: Has a doctor ever recommended that you masturbate (if no partner) to maintain

Reading a post on another sight by a 63 yr old male where his doc recommended that "oldsters" masturbate 3 times a week if they have no partner, "for prostate health".

Not thinking this sort of advice is too prevalent by docs, but wondering if it's more prevalent than i think.

It falls under 'use it or loose it.' It's valid advice.

My Young and New GP at my practice has been treating me for urinary problems associated with my Diabetic Neuropathy for some time and asked if I was still able to "Do the Deed" with my current Cialis Prescription.

When I said I hadn't had a partner for some time, I could have kicked myself as I immediately thought he would stop issuing them.

When he said that I should try to ensure a bit of " Private Me Time" at least every other day and take a Cialis beforehand would possibly help the Bladder Control etc, I was surprised.

Whilst he didn't actually come straight out and say Wank a few times a week, I knew damn well what he meant!.

I am a 58yo Gay "Playdoctor" in Leeds UK BTW

A long time friend of mine, several years older than me, suffers from a prostate condition, not cancer but some sort of recurring infection, inflammation or such. Not sure what exactly, as he is not that medically educated, nor am I that particularly interested in his maladies.

Anyway, he does like to refer to what his doctor recommends for him. He somewhat euphemistically refers to the doctor's advice to keep his prostate 'drained' as often as possible ...

Yes, I have had a Urologist advise me to masturbate.

I would think that it would be great advice for all men as they approach middle age- 3 ejaculations or more a week. I am still waiting for my doctor to bring it up but nothing as of yet. I don't have prostate problems but still I think for men regular ejaculations can be mentioned in the same way as eating a good diet and getting regular exercise is beneficial for overall health.

But alas, I think most doctors are too uncomfortable raising the issue for fear of the reaction they may get if someone is offended by the suggestion.

Your prostate is no different than any other part of your body- it benefits from regular exercise and use. It should not be an awkward recommendation from a any doctor.

Never had a physician recommend I regularly "syphon the sausage"...Just keep upcoming events well in hand when the need arises

I am not sure that it really is an issue of "using it or losing it". I have read more than a few articles and talked to a few doctors who do say that draining the main vein definitely has medical benefits. And please remember that I am not a doctor so I may not be saying this exactly correct, but issues can happen when the prostate isn't drained and or stimulated. One thing for sure is prostatitis which can also lead to other things as well like difficulty urinating.

So boys do yourself a favor and play whack-a-mole a couple times a week, it does a body good.

Mashie

Not only can regular ejaculations be preventative, they can be restorative. Into my sixties, I realized not only had my libido declined, the urge had largely disappeared, but the volume of my ejaculate had decreased and the viscosity had become almost watery. Turning up the frequency soon restored things to previous levels. I have no delusions this is a permanent reversal, but I am going to enjoy it while it lasts!

Mashie, I'm sure you'll be glad to know I play " whack-a-mole " at least once or twice a day. LOL....... 😁

I too play "whack-a-mole" at least once or twice a day. Always thinking about surgical procedures, and me being the patient.

I'm middle aged and will be a senior citizen within a decade or so and while I do try to masturbate a few times a week, it doesn't always happen. Sometimes I'll save it for my neighbor (he loves my penis), other times I'll either be too tired at bedtime or maybe I'll oversleep (I often like to "do my thing" before I get up). Various medical issues (hernia surgery, shoulder dislocation) have gotten in the way of my "self pleasure" the last year or so.

I am only in my early 50's, but have a history of "non-specific" prostatitis and epididmytis. For many years, I no partner, and even now, my wife is...peculiar...about sex (She has a childhood history of abuse, so it can be a dicey subject sometimes) Her Libido is either all or nothing, and privacy is not always easy to come by.

While I have never been outright TOLD I should masturbate regularly, my doctors, (both physical and psychological) always asked if everything is "functioning properly", and it has been "suggested' that regular ejaculation would prevent occurrences of these conditions, and that it is not "unusual' for a man to masturbate well into middle age and beyond. My wife, knowing my libido is "healthy" and of my past medical issues understands, and tactfully encourages me, if I take a little longer in the shower some days than others.

. . . . While I have never been outright TOLD I should masturbate regularly, my doctors, (both physical and psychological) always asked if everything is "functioning properly", and it has been "suggested' that regular ejaculation would prevent occurrences of these conditions, and that it is not "unusual' for a man to masturbate well into middle age and beyond.

I have received the same suggestions from not one, but two, docs. One was my Primary Care, the other was my Urologist. I have taken their advice.

It falls under 'use it or loose it.' It's valid advice.

My former Primary Care doc (I moved out of state; he was wonderful) would probably have put it just that way. LOL!