Prostatitis is swelling and irritation of the prostate gland. The signs can start suddenly or creep in over weeks, and they often mimic a plain bladder infection—until they don’t. Burning is the first clue. It stings at the start of the stream and can keep stinging even after you stop. Urgency and frequency team up. You race to the bathroom every hour, yet only a small, slow amount comes out. Ache sits deep. It feels like a golf ball parked between the legs, and the pain can shoot into the lower back, testicles, or tip of the penis. Ejaculate hurts... Learn more