Best Prostate Cushions 2024

If you have prostatitis or any prostate related issues, you'll know how painful sitting can be. In this handy article, we'll give you our Best Prostate Cushions to alleviate pain and discomfort, so you can get back to living normally again.

What Is a Prostate Cushion? 

Prostate cushions are designed to support the prostate itself, or alleviate pain in the general prostate area. However, since the prostate is deep within the body, only some cushions are fully equipped to reduce these problems. Below, we'll explain why our choices are so brilliant, where and when they should be used, as well as any alternatives (should you need them): 

• Best Prostatitis Cushion 
• Best Donut Pillow for Prostate 
• Best Cushion for Sitting Position for Prostatitis and Best Sitting Position for Prostatitis

Best Prostatitis Cushion

Winner: Putnams Sero Dr Huff Armchair Prostate Cut Out Cushion

Why We Love It...

✔ Designed for prostatitis and prostate issues (plus many others)
✔ Top Grade 50 superior foam is soft and useable for hours
✔ Foam is highly breathable for hygiene and airflow

Ideal For...

✔ Prostatitis, prostate cancer, prostate gland inflammation
✔ Use with a wheelchair or sofa
✔ Discreet use with a stretch over for use anywhere

Not the Best For...

✘ Donut Prostate Cushion relief (see our solution)
✘ Use during exercise for prostate relief (see our solution)

Our Verdict: If you need on the go pressure relief that's discreet and comfy, look no further. The Putnams Sero Dr Huff Armchair Prostate Cut Out Cushion looks like a normal cushion, but is actually designed to fend off painful prostates and surrounding areas. Using Top 50 Grade Foam, this cushion enhances airflow throughout its chambers to keep your prostate both comfortable and hygienic.

We spoke to the supplier, who said: "This cushion has been pressure mapped and shows significant reduction on the entirety of the buttocks. This provides impeccable relief for prostatitis and pressure relief issues, to alleviate pain and reduce excess weight in one specific area. This is due to the brilliant quality foam which redistributes weight into the rest of the buttock area, keeping patients comfortable and happy."

Best Donut Cushion for Prostate Pain

Winner: Harley Designer Memory Foam Ring Cushion

Why We Love It...

✔ Memory foam comforts the maximum surface area
✔ Ring design takes pressure off the prostate and anus
✔ Can be used anywhere for a huge range of issues

Ideal For...

✔ Prostatitis, pre and post prostate surgery
✔ Haemorrhoids, damaged tailbone, pregnancy
✔ Use on a dining chair or small seat

Not the Best For...

✘ Use in wheelchairs or armchairs (see our solution)
✘ Use with Prostate exercises (see our solution)

Our Verdict: The Harley Designer Memory Foam Ring Cushion is constructed from luxury Memory Foam for complete support and comfort for those with prostate pain. It's also idea for individuals with pelvic floor issues or discomfort, which often causes prostatitis. Its shape is ideal due to the inner ring, which takes pressure directly off the prostate, anus and surrounding area, which is even more desirable for people with prolapses or other external but prostate-related injuries.

We spoke to the supplier, who said: "Donut rings alleviate a huge number of symptoms, from pain cause by prostatitis to coccydnia. This simple design reduces pressure in areas where it is common, which we often sit on for several hours a day. Using this shape of cushion, individuals will experience less discomfort and friction, allowing them to sit properly and comfortable again."

Best Prostate Cushion for Sitting Position for Prostatitis

Winner: Yoga-Mad Buckwheat Yoga Bolster

Why We Love It...

✔ Assists patients with the 'Hero Pose' to alleviate prostate pain
✔ Prevents prostate enlargement, irritation and infection
✔ Buckwheat filling moulds to your body for comfort

Ideal For...

✔ Prevention and aid with existing prostate issues
✔ Use with yoga and stretching to reduce tension

Not the Best For...

✘ Transportation (see our solution)
✘ Discreet Prostate Relief (see our solution)

Our Verdict: The Yoga-Mad Buckwheat Yoga Bolster is a classic bolster cushion, but helps to reduce the effects of prostatitis and prostate issues more generally. This design, while minimal, curves around the body to cover as much surface area as possible, helping to reduce pressure build up across the buttocks, which reduces strain on the prostate. When using this cushion it's important to practise the Hero Position semi-regularly to achieve the desired effects, so keep reading to find out how to do this properly.

We spoke to the supplier, who said: "The buckwheat hulls provide firm support and grounding, mould to your body shape and will not break down over time, plus it is an eco-friendly material! The cover is made from 100% cotton with a convenient carry handle at one end. The outer cotton cover can be easily removed using the zip, it can be machine washed and line dried for extra convenience."

Best Sitting Position for Prostatitis

Yoga can alleviate a number of issues - including prostatitis and other prostate-related issues.

The Hero Pose is particularly effective in this sense, and also helps to stretch the hips, thighs, ankles, feet and knees. To successfully do the Hero Pose, simply sit on the end of the cushion, with one leg either side, with your feet facing behind you. This puts pressure that would otherwise go down below your spine and into the buttocks into the feet, reducing further prostate enlargement or irritation.

We spoke to the supplier of the YogaMad Buckwheat Yoga Bolster, who said: "The Hero Pose can be difficult for many people due to the internal rotation of the thighs and hips. Adding a bolster makes it so much easier to sit between your heels and still enjoy the quadricep stretch, lumbar strengthening and low back release. The YogaMad Buckwheat Yoga Bolster is ideal for helping with this, and you can remove the filling if it's too high for the perfect, custom solution to prostate pain."

What Kind of Issues Need a Prostate Cushion?

Prostate cushions  can be used for issues other than Prostatitis. This makes them brilliantly diverse, and useful to have no matter what health conditions you might have. We recommend them for help with the below issues:

• Pressure Ulcers (Low risk)
• Hemorrhoids
• Post-surgical recovery
• Coccydynia (sore tailbone)
• Herniated discs
• Prostatitis
• Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome (CPPS)
• Post-natal pain
• Hip bursitis
• Perennial tears
• Anal fissures
• Anal tears

Why Not Just Use a Regular Cushion? 

The prostate is located deep within the anus, meaning that normal cushions just won't give the necessary support to reduce pain. The cushions we have chosen are designed to provide support deep into the body, rather than provide superficial, short-term pain relief (which is what a regular cushion will provide). We therefore recommend that you speak to your GP who will be able to give you the best treatment for your prostatitis. 

What Causes Prostatitis?

Prostatitis is most commonly caused by bacteria entering the prostate area. This can have very damaging effects, specifically to the bladder, kidneys and connecting tubes. If you suspect you have prostatitis, you should speak to a doctor immediately.

Symptoms of Prostatitis

There are two main types of prostatitis. Each one has different symptoms:

1. Acute Prostatitis
   • Pain around the penis, testicles, anus, lower abdomen or lower back
   • Pain when peeing, frequent peeing, blood in urine, stop-start peeing
   • Inability to pee, urine build-up
   • Feeling generally unwell with aches, pains and or a temperature
   • Lower back pain and pain on ejaculation
2.  Chronic Prostatitis
   • Pain in and around the penis, testicles, anus, lower abdomen or lower back
   • Pain when peeing, frequent peeing, stop-start peeing
   • Enlarged or tender prostate on rectal examination
   • Sexual problems, erectile dysfunction, painful ejaculating, pelvic pain after sex

Get the Most Out of Your Support

Hopefully this guide has given you a good idea of the options available when searching for a prostate cushion. The above products are designed to alleviate prostatitis symptoms, and we hope you love them as much as we do.

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Tags: Aids for Daily Living, Pressure Relief, Elderly Care, Post Surgery