The prostate is a gland that is an important part of the masculine sex organs. The prostate gland is mistakenly called the prostrate. The prostate gland's most paramount function is to secrete and store a transparent liquid that is part of semen, or seminal fluid. A normal man's prostate gland is a little bit larger than a walnut. The prostate gland surrounds the urethra below the urinary bladder. It is situated in front of the rectal region and part of it can be felt during the normal course of a rectal exam or evaluation.

Inflammation of the prostate gland is known as prostatitis. If the prostate gets too enlarged it can block urine flow, making urination difficult and painful and in very extreme cases totally impossible. Prostatitis can be treated with antibiotics, prostate massage or even surgery.

In men who are older, the prostate often enlarges to the point where urinating becomes difficult or impossible. This is commonly known as benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). It can be treated with prescription medications or with even surgery that removes a portion of the prostate. One common surgery used in such cases is called transurethral resection of the prostate (TUR or TURP).

Cancer of the prostate gland is one of the most common cancers affecting older-aged males and a leading cause of death. Regular rectal exams are recommended to find prostate cancer in the early stages. There is also also a laboratory blood evaluation that can measure the concentration of a protein, PSA or Prostate Specific Antigen), which is, in normal men, quite low. Raised blood PSA results may highly suggest disorder in the prostate, either prostatitis, bPH or prostate cancer. The PSA test cannot distinguish between these conditions, but can be a reason for a doctor to investigate more closely. Prostate cancer is treated with hormonal manipulation (prevention of production of testosterone), radiation or surgery. It has recently been discovered that drugs including Docetaxel could be helpful in the treatment of a cancerous prostate.

Stimulating the prostate gland in men is often compared to stimulation of the G spot in females because prostate stimulation can lead to more powerful experience of orgasm. Prostate massage or milking refers to massaging motions of the prostate whether for medical value or for strictly sexual purposes.

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