Prostate
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− | The '''prostate gland''' is | + | The '''prostate gland''' is located in the male [[genital]] region. It makes and stores seminal fluid, a milky fluid that nourishes [[sperm]]. This fluid is released to form part of [[semen]]. |
It surrounds the [[urethra]] just below the urinary bladder. It is located in front of the rectum and part of it can be felt via the [[anus]]. | It surrounds the [[urethra]] just below the urinary bladder. It is located in front of the rectum and part of it can be felt via the [[anus]]. |
Revision as of 03:51, 21 February 2010
The prostate gland is located in the male genital region. It makes and stores seminal fluid, a milky fluid that nourishes sperm. This fluid is released to form part of semen.
It surrounds the urethra just below the urinary bladder. It is located in front of the rectum and part of it can be felt via the anus.
Some men enjoy having their prostate gland stimulated; this is posited as one of the reasons why anal sex is pleasurable. Extensive stimulation of the prostate results in prostatic milking.
See also prostate cancer in Wikipedia.