The prostate is a vital component of the masculine sexual organs. It is mistakenly called the prostrate, rather than prostate. The prostate's principle function is to first produce and then store a clear liquid that is an important part of semen (seminal fluid). A healthy human's prostate is somewhat greater in size than a walnut. It surrounds the urethra just below the bladder. It is positioned in front of the rectum and a portion of it can be felt during the normal course of a rectal examination.

Inflammation of the prostate gland is known as prostatitis. If the prostate becomes too large it can block the flow of urine, making urination difficult and very painful and in very severe cases totally impassable. Prostatitis can often be treated with antibiotics, massage of the prostate or surgery.

In older-aged males, the prostate often enlarges to the point where urination becomes difficult or impossible. This is known as benign prostatic hyperplasia, commonly termed BPH. It can be treated with different types of medicinal drugs or with surgical measures that removes part of the prostate. One very typical surgical procedure used in these types of cases is called transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP or TUR).

Prostatic cancer is one of the most common cancers affecting older men and a leading cause of deaths. Consistent rectal exams are highly recommended to uncover prostate cancer before it spreads. There is also also a laboratory blood test that measures the amount of a protein, PSA or Prostate Specific Antigen), which is, in normal men, very low. Elevated blood PSA results could indicate a disorder inside the prostate, either prostatitis, benign hyperplasia or cancer. The PSA test cannot distinguish between them, but can be a reason for a doctor to investigate even further. Prostate cancer is treated with hormonal manipulation (prevention of production of testosterone), radiation or surgical measures. It has only recently been noticed that medicines including Docetaxel can be helpful in treating cancer.

Stimulating the prostate in males is frequently compared to stimulation of the G spot in females because prostate stimulation can result in a more powerful experience of orgasm. Prostate massage or prostate milking refers to massaging motions of the prostate whether for clinical value or strictly for sexual fulfillment.

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