Can you have sexual intercourse with prostatitis? Is it contagious?

Whether patients with prostatitis can engage in sexual activity and whether the condition is contagious depend on the specific situation. In general, patients with acute bacterial prostatitis should avoid sexual activity to prevent worsening of symptoms and potentially transmitting the infection to sexual partners. For patients with chronic non-bacterial prostatitis, appropriate sexual activity is permissible, but frequency and intensity should be carefully managed to avoid excessive or vigorous stimulation that may exacerbate symptoms. In addition, prostate massage is a treatment option for chronic prostatitis and can help empty the prostate ducts, alleviate symptoms, and promote recovery. However, prostate massage is not suitable for all patients with prostatitis and should be performed only according to a physician's recommendation.