Are there risks or side effects to using prostate stimulation for sexual performance?

1. Pleasure and reported benefits — why people try it

Many users report more intense orgasms and improved ejaculation after prostate stimulation; some small trials and anecdotal reports describe modest improvements in sexual function or reduced prostatic fluid build‑up that can ease pressure in prostatitis or BPH ^{[1] [7] [8]}. Medical sources note prostate stimulation can empty prostatic ducts and that some people find it therapeutic or diagnostically useful in specific clinical contexts ^{[7] [9]}.

2. Common, low‑grade side effects — soreness, bleeding, infection

Routine warnings across health sites point to rectal or urethral bleeding and local infection as possible complications. Unwashed hands or contaminated toys can introduce bacteria and increase risk of prostatitis or other infections ^{[2] [5]}. Trial data cited in recruitment materials documented rectal soreness in about 8.6% of users and rectal bleeding in roughly 0.87% of participants using a prostate stimulation device ^[8].

3. Serious but rarer harms — tearing, hemorrhage, systemic infection

Vigorous or forceful prostate massage has been linked in medical literature to periprostatic hemorrhage, cellulitis, septicaemia and even reports of rectal fissures and hemorrhoidal flare‑ups; case reports and expert summaries warn that aggressive manipulation can injure surrounding soft tissues ^{[3] [5]}. Patient reports and medical Q&A threads describe lingering pain, urinary bleeding, and temporary erectile difficulties after overly vigorous use of toys ^{[10] [11]}.

4. Who should avoid prostate stimulation

Multiple sources explicitly advise people with anal fissures, hemorrhoids, rectal or prostate cancer, or active infections to avoid recreational prostate massage; clinicians generally do not recommend massage as a replacement for evidence‑based treatments for prostatitis or BPH ^{[5] [6] [12]}. Cleveland Clinic and similar outlets say prostate massage is unlikely to provide lasting relief for medical prostate problems and urge patients to consult their provider ^[4].

5. Harm‑reduction: how to lower risk if you choose to try it

Guidance across consumer health outlets converges on practical steps: use plenty of lubrication, gloves or clean hands, gentle pressure, purpose‑built toys with flared bases, and stop if you feel sharp pain or see blood ^{[4] [2] [13]}. Start slowly, learn external perineal techniques if you’re uncomfortable with anal insertion, and consider consulting a clinician before trying it if you have prostate disease or rectal problems ^{[2] [1] [13]}.

6. Where the evidence is thin or contested

High‑quality, large trials are limited. Many claimed benefits are anecdotal or from small studies and device trials; mainstream medical reviews say benefits aren’t proven and that prostate massage should not supplant standard therapies for prostatitis or BPH ^{[12] [4]}. Conversely, emerging device research and some users report sexual and functional gains, so the literature contains both cautious clinical voices and positive user reports ^{[8] [1]}.

7. What to do if you have complications

If you experience persistent pain, visible bleeding, fever, difficulty urinating, or change in erection quality after prostate play, seek medical attention; these signs can indicate infection, tissue injury, or hemorrhage and have been reported in case discussions and patient forums ^{[11] [10] [5]}. Available sources do not mention specific home remedies that reliably reverse structural injury — clinical evaluation is recommended (not found in current reporting).

Plainly: prostate stimulation can heighten sexual experience but is not risk‑free. Sources from mainstream medical outlets and patient reports consistently advise caution, clean technique, and medical consultation for those with prostate or rectal conditions ^{[4] [2] [5]}.