The prostate gland is crucial to men’s health. In fact, the word itself, is Greek in origin and defined as “one standing before” or “protector”. Positioned between the bladder and the colon, the prostate's main function is to secrete a clear, alkaline fluid to help transport sperm during ejaculation. The alkalinity helps to neutralize the acidity of the vagina, protecting the sperm and increasing the chance for fertilization to occur.