Do Prostate Massages Prevent Cancer?

When it comes to protecting your prostate, you’ve probably heard the basics: eat your veggies, hit the gym, and get your screenings. But here's a question that might make you shift in your seat: Do prostate massages actually help prevent cancer?

Short answer: not necessarily. Long answer? Let’s just say your prostate wouldn’t mind the attention.

The case for keeping things moving

A 2016 study published in European Urology got people talking—and not just in hushed tones. Researchers followed nearly 32,000 men over 18 years and found that those who ejaculated 21 or more times per month had a 20% lower risk of developing prostate cancer compared to those who only hit the single digits.

The takeaway? Regular ejaculation—yes, that includes masturbation—is linked to better prostate health. It may help flush out potential irritants, keeping things clear and inflammation-free.

So… what about prostate massage?

Prostate massage is exactly what it sounds like: stimulating the prostate gland, often through the rectum, to encourage fluid release and improve circulation. It's been used for years to help with prostatitis and pelvic tension. And while the research is still catching up, some urologists believe it may offer preventive benefits as well.

A 2009 review in Therapeutic Advances in Urology notes that prostate massage, when performed safely and regularly, can help reduce inflammation and ease urinary symptoms associated with chronic prostatitis.

So no, you don’t need a prostate massage to prevent cancer—but your prostate might consider it a love language.

And yes—does bottoming count?

If you're wondering whether receptive anal sex (bottoming) contributes to prostate health, the answer is… maybe. There’s no conclusive study (yet), but prostate stimulation during sex could offer similar benefits to massage. So if you’re engaging in prostate-friendly play, you might be giving your body a bonus boost—just make sure it’s consensual, safe, and respectful.

Wrapping it up (pun intended)

You don’t need to schedule a weekly prostate massage or keep a tally on the fridge—but it’s worth knowing that sexual wellness and prostate health are, well, intimately connected.

Whether you’re flying solo or partnered up, staying sexually active could be one more way to take care of yourself. So go ahead: take pleasure in prevention. Your prostate might just thank you with a quiet fist bump from deep within.