5 curiosities that perhaps you did not know about the 'P point': the prostate

The origin of the word is still debated.

Some scholars of the history of medicine point to the Greek "prostátēs", which means "the one who is ahead", but it seems to be a translation error.

“parastátēs adenoeides” or “glandular helpers”

.

Galen, one of the fathers of ancient medicine, wrote that it was about "glands that poured a humor (liquid) into the urinary tract of man to excite the sexual act." At that time, it was thought that there were two, perhaps because the seminal vesicles were counted.

As with other scientific knowledge, it was not studied too deeply until the Renaissance.

In the 16th century, the Italian physician

(1485–1569) refers to a fleshy gland on which the male bladder rests.

He points it out in his book

"Introduction to Anatomy" and for this reason he is credited with having "rediscovered" the prostate.

A few years later, the prominent surgeon

(1514-1564) will go down in history for his dissections, his extensive treatise on anatomy and also for publishing

;

something that

overlooked when he drew the seminal apparatus.

Since then, the prostate has been studied as a single organ.

Portrait of the anatomist and surgeon Andrés Vesalio (Photo: illustration Shutterstock)

Adopting the

association , making an analogy to the debated "G-spot" of women, was an invention of the second half of the 20th century.

The area also includes the anterior wall of the rectum, close to the prostate.

For normative sexology, the "P-spot" was not mentioned as an erogenous zone, but that all changed in 1981 with the publication of the

.

There were testimonials from heterosexual men who enjoyed anal stimulation and reached orgasm.

Even today, many continue to associate the practice solely with same-sex relationships.

5 curiosities that perhaps you did not know about the prostate and the P point

1. With the prostate, size does matter

It is essential to have annual check-ups with urology specialists and examine the dimensions of the prostate.

(Photo: illustration Shutterstock)

At 20 and 30 years of age, this gland

, but as the years go by, an abnormal enlargement can occur, perhaps you have heard about "Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia" or BPH.

Being located below the bladder and surrounding the urethra, the

after a certain age can cause discomfort or difficulty in urinating or an increase in the frequency of urination during the day and night.

BPH is not the same as the existence of prostate cancer

, but they do share the symptoms.

For this reason, it is essential to have annual check-ups with urology specialists and examine their dimensions.

According to the latest survey of the National

"the mortality rate from prostate cancer for the country in 2020 was 10.3 deaths per hundred thousand men."

2. The P zone can be stimulated in various ways, not just through penetration

The prostate can also be stimulated externally by massaging the perineum (Photo: illustration Shutterstock)

The doctor specializing in obstetrics and clinical sexologist

(MN 91238) explains to

the following: "To stimulate point P, it is necessary to know that the prostate is at the base of the bladder, about 5 centimeters deep from the edge of the anus, on the front face of the rectum.

In this sense, Hudson affirms that "it can be stimulated in different ways: massaging the perineum (the area between the testicles and the anus), massaging and putting some pressure on the anus without penetrating, and it can also be penetrating the anus with the finger, with the tip forward and the gesture 'come here' or with a toy, which generally has the curvature that imitates the gesture.

Simultaneous penile stimulation should also be added”.

Why was this area called 'the male G-spot'?

“The prostate is traversed by the urethra that comes out of it.

In this section, called "prostatic urethra", the vas deferens that come from the testicles open, bringing sperm and secretions from other glands, which are added to those of the prostate.

This section of the urethra presents an internal sphincter (on the bladder side) and an external one, thus generating a high-pressure chamber, which as it increases we perceive it as a pleasant sensation”.

3. The prostate contains glandular and muscular tissue

Graphic of the male reproductive system showing the location of the prostate (Photo: Illustration Shutterstock)

The prostate gland has glandular tissue that produces seminal fluid, one of the components of semen along with sperm.

It is also made up of muscular tissues that, through contraction, help expel semen from the penis during ejaculation.

This mechanism also works when urinating.

4. During ejaculation, the prostate intervenes by preventing the passage of urine

The internal urethral sphincter closes to prevent urine from being expelled during male ejaculation (Photo: Illustration Shutterstock)

As mentioned in this note, the male urethra is considerably longer than the female one.

One part of the reproductive and urinary system is the internal urethral sphincter, which sits just above the prostate gland.

, this is what allows urine to not come out along with semen during ejaculation.

5. The prostate has its own anniversary

The blue ribbon represents the fight against prostate cancer (Photo: illustration Shutterstock)

is celebrated every September 15

.

According to the National Ministry of Health, the main objective is "to make men aware of the importance of regular check-ups to prevent and identify prostate diseases."

The care and tips to stimulate the "zone P"

As with other sexual practices, hygiene is essential (Photo: illustration Shutterstock)

If you want to explore and stimulate this area, Hudson recommends the following measures:

Sanitize the area and also the hands and nails

“The rectum has its particular bacterial flora that ends up producing infections in another area.

On the one hand, hygiene is essential, it is not necessary to sanitize with enemas, but it is advisable to have defecated and

whenever there is stimulation by penetration”, explains the doctor and member of the SASH.

Hudson also emphasized the importance of

, preferably short, of the person being stimulated.

Lubricate the area, relax and do it gradually

It is important to lubricate the area before massaging or stimulating the anus (Photo: Illustration Shutterstock)

The specialist indicates that, since the anus does not have good lubrication, the use of intimate gels and water-based lubricants is necessary before carrying out this practice.

"Anal sex has to be desired,

and always requires relaxation of the sphincter," he adds.

If we are going to use a sex toy, we must sanitize it before and after

Hudson says that if you want to incorporate a

, you should always clean it before and after use.

In case it is used to penetrate the rectum, it should only be left to stimulate the anal route.

You can also use a condom.

Avoid this practice if there is a fissure, hemorrhoids or gastrointestinal disorders

One of the principles of exploration, alone or with a partner, is the search for pleasant sensations.

For this reason, the specialist warns that it should be kept in mind

before stimulating the P zone.

Get rid of taboos if you want to experiment

The stimulation of the P zone has not been freed from prejudices and taboos (Photo: illustration Shutterstock)

The taboo on anal pleasure in heterosexual men persists.

Along with the

, sexologist

(1981) also shook up the conventions of the decade.

Morin concluded that Western culture stigmatizes heterosexual men's anal pleasure to stabilize gender norms and conventions, rejecting the receptive role even though their counterpart is a woman and there is no attraction to people of the same sex.

Little by little, the taboo is questioned.

Hudson agrees that younger generations are less uncomfortable with different types of relationships and attributes part of this to the introduction of CSE (Comprehensive Sex Education).

For the specialist, this allows

in an informed and responsible manner.

Rethinking the concept of traditional "manliness" and its expectations in the bedroom still seems like a long way, but the specialist adds that: "ESI teaches us that manhood does not go through sexual practices, but through a lot of other values."

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