Prostatitis symptoms vary depending on the type and cause. People with asymptomatic inflammatory prostatitis don’t have any symptoms. Men with chronic pelvic pain syndrome or chronic bacterial prostatitis may experience: Pain in the penis, testicles or perineum (area between the testicles and rectum). The pain may radiate to the lower back. Frequent urge to urinate. Painful urination (dysuria). Weak urine flow or urine stream that starts and stops. Painful ejaculation or pain during intercourse. Blood in semen (hematospermia). Erectile dysfunction