Dry orgasms: changes to your orgasms after prostate cancer surgery

During surgery, your prostate gland and seminal vesicles are removed. Why are these key? They both help your body make semen, which you ejaculate during orgasm.

Once these have been removed, your body doesn’t produce semen anymore.

It doesn't mean you can't have an orgasm. It just means that your orgasms will be “dry”.

Pretty much exactly what it sounds like. After surgery, you'll no longer produce semen.

When you orgasm (or cum), semen doesn’t come out, so your orgasms are considered “dry”. This might feel pretty different for you, but the orgasms will still be pleasurable. It’s possible they’ll feel more intense or less intense than before.

For most men, orgasms still feel good after prostate cancer surgery. Some men say their orgasms actually feel more intense after surgery.

1 in 10 men feel some pain with orgasm after surgery because of how the nerves have been affected. This pain should go away over time.

If it happens to you, talk to your doctor for advice. They may suggest a number of things, including taking an over-the-counter pain reliever before sex.

Absolutely. Even if you’re experiencing erection troubles, you can still have a mind-blowing orgasm.

After surgery, most men experience erectile dysfunction (ED) and have issues getting and staying hard. So, you’re not alone there. It might take longer to climax, but orgasms can still feel amazing.

Hear from a guy who’s been there:

As always, if you’ve got questions about changes to your orgasms and ways to improve, talk to your doctor or care team for assistance.