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Sexuality, Sexual Orientation and Chronic Prostatitis
Konstantinos Stamatiou1, Evangelia Samara1, Gianpaolo Perletti2,3
1Department of Urology, Tzaneio Prefecture General Hospital of Piraeus, Piraeus, Greece.
Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy
|January 7, 2021
Summary
Multiple sexual partnerships are linked to chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP) onset in men. Sexual orientation showed no significant association with CBP development or treatment outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Andrology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Chronic prostatitis (CP) is a prevalent condition affecting men's health.
- The link between microbial-induced prostatic inflammation and sexual function requires further investigation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore potential associations between sexual practices, sexual orientation, and chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP).
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 1783 patient visits from 2009-2019 for prostatitis-like symptoms.
- Data collection on sexual orientation and partnership history from 389 patients.
Main Results:
- A significant association was found between CBP diagnosis and having multiple sexual partnerships.
- No statistically significant association was observed between CBP and sexual orientation.
- Therapy outcomes did not show a significant association with the number of sexual partners.
Conclusions:
- Sexual practices, specifically multiple partnerships, may be connected to the onset of CBP.
- Further research is warranted to establish definitive scientific conclusions regarding sexual practices and CBP development.
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