Whether patients with prostatitis can have sexual intercourse depends on the type of prostatitis. Prostatitis includes acute prostatitis and chronic prostatitis. Acute prostatitis has a sudden onset and typically presents with more pronounced clinical symptoms, especially pain and discomfort in the perineal and lower abdominal areas. It also causes the swollen prostate to compress the urethra, leading to difficulty in urination. Therefore, it is generally not recommended for patients with acute prostatitis to have sexual intercourse, as it can exacerbate symptoms and hinder recovery. Chronic prostatitis has a longer course and milder symptoms. Patients with chronic prostatitis can generally have sexual intercourse, but it is not recommended for those with severe symptoms.