Why is there such a taboo over the prostate?

About this episode

The prostate is a male organ that's situated right above the bladder, in front of the rectum. It's a small gland the size of a chestnut that plays a fundamental role in the reproductive system. It produces the protastic fluids that ensure the maturation and survival of sperm. The prostate is also an incredibly erogenous zone, though it's not often explored amongst heterosexual men. Psychoanalyst and sex therapist Alain Héril for Slate said that: "The simulation of this gland over the course of a prostatic massage provokes a very particular pleasure. This massage can be done using hands or specific sextoys. The prospate is also a very fragile organ, so it's important to get it check - especially as you get older. Why is it important to get my prostate checked? How can I avoid prostate cancer? How can I take care of this organ on the daily? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: ⁠Should I take part in Buy Nothing Day?⁠ ⁠How to buy second hand gifts?⁠ ⁠How can I stay trendy buying only second hand clothes?⁠ A Bababam Originals podcast, written and produced by Joseph Chance. First broadcast: 28/11/2022 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices