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About Arthur Goldstein, M.D.
Expertise
Any problems or questions related to the field of urology; ie urinary stone disease, urinary cancers (kidney, bladder, prostate, testis, etc.), urinary infections, impotency, etc.
Experience
I am retired from the active practice of urology. My 34 years was totally in the clinical field and involved the entire gamut of genitourinary problems, with special interest in male impotence and endourology.
Organizations
American Medical Association, American Urological Association, American College of Surgeons
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You are here: Experts > Health/Fitness > Urology > Urology > Crossed legs during orgasm
Expert: Arthur Goldstein, M.D.
Date: 9/11/2008
Subject: Crossed legs during orgasm
Question
Im a male in my late twenties and somewhere along the line when I was younger I learned that if I crossed my legs tightly right before orgasm there would be no release. My motivation for continuing to do this more often then not (when by myself) is no mess to worry about and if often is more of an intense orgasm.
My question is... is this harmful??? I know the ejaculate has to go somewhere and I urinate after, some of it comes out that way, but is the rest that is being kept in harming me? I have no signs that anything is wrong.
Also, if a male does not urinate after ejaculating to "clear the pipes" can this harm the urethra (or anything)? In times I have not urinated afterwards Ive sometimes gotten a slight burning or needing to go even after I did sensation (we're disease free).
Thankyou!
Answer
Justin, during sexual arousal the prostate gland & seminal vesicles manufactures fluid that account for the majority of the semen. The seminal vesicles are paired structures located behind the prostate gland that are also sensitive to sexual excitement. Sperm from the testicles (which account for only 1-2 % of the semen) travel up a series of tubes (epididymis and vas deferens) on each side to join the seminal vesicles forming the paired ejaculatory ducts. These structures empty into the prostatic portion of the urethra. At the time of ejaculation, fluid is discharged from the ducts of the prostate gland and ejaculatory ducts into the urethra (urinary canal) forming the semen. The average semen volume is 2-6 cc. With the inception of ejaculation, the bladder neck closes and the semen is forced forward out the urethra by contraction of the pelvic muscles.
The technique you use basically increases the pressure in the urethra which forces the bladder neck open and the semen flows in a retrograde manner into the bladder. A similar method has been used by prostitutes for centuries by manually compressing the urethra by applying pressure over the perineum (between the scrotum and rectum) at the time of ejaculation. Some men who practice intense meditation claim they can cause retrograde ejaculation by mind control alone.
In general this is not harmful. However, there is the potential for semen to be be forced back into the prostatic ducts which could lead to inflammation of the prostate gland, so called prostatitis. The slight burning you occasionally experience is most likely due to minor irritation of the prostate gland. As you apparently have tolerated this practice for years, you seem to be tolerating it well. If you ever experience more symptoms in the future, you might want to re-evaluate this technique. Incidentally, although there is no harm in holding the semen in your bladder after ejaculation, most men feel the need to urinate shortly after orgasm. Good luck.
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