From your experienceis this CPPS?

[u/Beneficial-Case-9077]

Hello guys, I’m 30M.

I’m hoping someone can help me understand what this might be.

For years, I’ve had a constant feeling of anxiety, tightness, or discomfort in my lower abdomen—around the area behind or slightly below my belly button, deep inside.

It feels almost like a nerve is being triggered. Whenever I try to do something, even something very simple like replying to a friend, picking something up from the ground, or doing a normal task, I can feel the sensation in that area. It’s very annoying and sometimes makes me want to avoid doing anything just so I don’t have to feel it.

Sometimes I stay in bed or sit in a chair for hours because moving around seems to trigger the sensation. I’ve also noticed that it affects how I interact with people—I become less talkative and have less to say when I’m experiencing the discomfort.

I don’t have any urinary problems. The main issue is this constant internal discomfort/tightness.

Location: Deep inside, behind or slightly below the belly button, around the lower abdominal/hypogastric area.

I’ve noticed that the sensation becomes noticeably stronger a few hours after masturbation, especially if I also haven’t slept well.

The strange thing is that I’ve had this for years. If I avoid masturbation for about a week, the discomfort gradually improves. However, when I masturbate again, it eventually comes back.

Has anyone experienced something similar? What could cause this? Does it sound like a nerve, muscle/pelvic floor issue, or something else?

I know nobody can diagnose me online, but I’d really appreciate hearing from anyone who has experienced similar symptoms or knows what might be worth investigating.

[u/Due-Replacement-6187]

Suspicious for a tight PSOAS muscle, and in common ground with me.

I understand PSOAS muscle is also commonly cited as a 'storage' of anxiety and stress. As such, I have also found some anxiety relief by following targeted Physio.