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Can i have sex if i have prostatitis?

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Yes: Having sex while having prostatitis poses no risk to your partner and depending somewhat on the cause of your prostatitis and associated symptoms, is likely to have no adverse effect on you either.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 8/11/2017

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