Done internally either by lubricated finger(s), a prostate massager or other medical instrument, prostate massage may result in expression of seminal fluids without any genital stimulation. The prostate can also be indirectly massaged externally through the
perineum, although this may not be effective in the removal of fluid.
With exception of medical settings, no more pressure should be used than for rubbing an eyeball. The procedure is initially undertaken gently using the index finger and a latex
glove by massaging the lobes on either side of the prostate, taking care not to rub vigorously on the nerves in the middle.
If the prostate is full and stimulated sexually in some cases it may consciously and voluntarily be contracted, thereby emptying itself in the same way as during ejaculation but with none of the surrounding organs stimulated, without actually squeezing it digitally.
Prostate milking is also encountered as part of sexual activities, particularly involving the use of
sexual denial.
Prostate massage, in the sexual context, can refer firstly to the stimulation of the prostate as part of conventional sexual activity - for example, as part of
autoeroticism/
masturbation, or as performed by a sexual partner on a male as part of normal, non-
fetishistic sexual intercourse, in which case the purpose is predominantly the enhancement of sexual pleasure in the male - stimulation of the prostate and anus in itself, tends to increase the intensity of male
ejaculation and
orgasm; additionally, massaging the prostate tends to increase the volume of fluid that is accumulated in the prostate prior to ejaculation, thus increasing the volume of ejaculation and the pleasure that is associated with ejaculation.
A second, alternative type of prostate massage, also referred to as "prostate milking", predominantly refers to the sexual practice, common within the
BDSM community, of relieving the buildup of seminal fluids within the prostate, by discharging the fluid through massage, without the male experiencing
orgasm. Prostate milking is commonly practised by/upon participants of a
sexual fetish known as
erotic sexual denial that involves abstention from orgasm and ejaculation for considerable periods of time (often many weeks or months). In such cases, the purpose of the massage is to temporarily reduce the level of
sexual arousal in the male recipient by prompting the release of the prostatic fluid that was accumulated during the period of time in which the male had not ejaculated.
The term "milking the mouse" appears to carry a more specialized
erotic meaning as compared to the general term of "prostate massage", because it specifically invokes a
fetishism of the male seminal fluids (i.e. to "milk"); and as such, the term "prostate milking" is seldom used, if at all, outside of the communities which are involved in the sexual fetishes in question. When referring to stimulation of the prostate under more conventional circumstances (i.e., enhancement of the immediate orgasm as part of normal sex), the more general term "prostate massage" would probably be more appropriate. In the
BDSM realm, the term "sissy milking" also refers specifically to prostate milking, as part of
feminization, where 'feminized' males are popularly called "sissies" by others who share the fetish.
[edit] Risks
Even a non-invasive prostate massage may carry a risk, which is increased if the massage is 'vigorous'
[1]. Bacteria or cancer cells may be liberated and spread through the blood stream; prostatic calculi if present, may tear delicate membranes within the prostate, an internal massage may result in perforation of bowel and/or contamination; it may cause a hemorrhoid flare-up.
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prostate massager refers to set of comercially available instruments used anally, designed to massage the prostate gland, mainly for sexual purposes.
The shape of a prostate massager is similar to a finger, since prostate massages are traditionally given digitally. They usually have a slightly curved head to effectively massage the prostate. Lubricant is usually inserted into the anus. A prostate massager should be used with care because of the sensitivity of the prostate. Correct use involves a medium to light repetitive
massage, or circular motion—the tool is not intended for use in a thrusting manner.