Your Guide to Penis Pain & Injury

Because the penis is an organ and contains no bone, we don't usually associate injuries with it. And, for the most part, trauma to the penis in its flaccid state is quite uncommon. However, an erect penis can easily fall victim to injury, and immediate care and treatment is necessary to restore it to its former healthy state.

In addition to being absolutely necessary for sexual intercourse, the penis is a source of tremendous pleasure for men. When a man experiences pain in his penis, not only can it be uncomfortable and frustrating, it becomes disruptive to his sex life and jeopardizes the intimacy of his relationships.

Most penis injuries result in intermittent pain around the genital area that can become more than just a distraction or minor inconvenience. It can lead to repetitive trauma, a man can become so accustomed to experiencing pain that it consumes him emotionally and prevents him from maintaining a normal life. It can affect his job, social lifestyle, and most obviously, sexual performance. How could he expect to maintain an erection or please his lover when he is in a state of constant anticipation, always expecting to feel sharp and intense pains?

Symptoms

The easiest way to determine if an injury has occurred is to check the penis thoroughly for any bruises, dents, sensitive areas, or bleeding. It is common for the person to over-react when discovering a penile injury. All sorts of ideas flood into the brain in waves, questions about affected fertility or the ability to continue to be sexually active or whether personal sexual performance will be hindered. All of these are relevant issues, and deserve attention, but one should be mindful of the effects of adding unnecessary stress and anxiety to the already dire situation.

Causes

The most common cause of penile injury is sexual intercourse, accounting for about 30-50% of all cases. Woman-on-top positions resulting in an impact between the erect penis against the female pelvis or perineum that force the male organ laterally, are most common.

Other penis injuries can be caused by:

Seeing – and Hearing – is Believing.

A penis fracture can occur when there is trauma to an erect penis, resulting in a rupture of the cylinder lining. It is a very painful injury often accompanied by a distressing cracking noise. Dark bruising of the penis appears almost immediately due to the release of blood from the penile cylinder.

Over-ejaculation can result in swollen penile veins that lead to poor testicular blood circulation and penile shrinkage, ultimately causing pain. Using a penile pump or other stretching technique can damage the cylinder lining of the penis. Also, if external creams or sexually transmitted diseases inflame the urethra, penile pain will most certainly persist.

Natural Solutions

There are a variety of herbs that can help heal the damaged nervous endings of a fractured sex organ and reestablish the inner connection between the brain and the penis via the parasympathetic nerves.

• Gotu kola is an Indian herb used good for healing skin and connective tissue.
• Ashwagandha and schizandra ensure potency.
• Damiana is good for improving blood flow to the genital area.
• Sarsaparilla contains a testosterone-like substance for men.
• Wild yam contains natural steroids that rejuvenate and add vigor to lovemaking.
• Yohimbe bark expands the blood vessels in the penis and increases the blood flow and nitrous oxide important for achieving an erection.

Over-ejaculation can overtax the parasympathetic bioelectric battery, leading to a slow testicular function that results in insufficient testosterone and sperm count. Many herbal remedies can help reverse these adverse developments.

For an inflamed urethra, herbs are quite useful in fighting infection, relieving pain, and strengthening the urinary system.

• Cranberry is good for kidney health.
• Green tea promotes antioxidant, anticancer and immune effects.
• Cat's claw is good for anticancer, immune, and antibacterial or antifungal activity.
• Bromelain reduces pain and inflammation.

Each year, hundreds of men suffer a penile fracture but do not seek immediate medical attention. Nearly all of these cases result in serious sexual dysfunction, most commonly in the form of weak or poor erections and unnatural extreme penile curvature, all leading to painful intercourse. You might think that anyone suffering from a fracture would have it looked at immediately and treated by medical professionals. Alas, ignorance is bliss, apparently. Many of the fractures go untreated, the gravity of the situation dismissed as if the injury would heal properly on its own. Unfortunately, it doesn’t.