Fracture of the penis, that is, damage or tear of the cavernous body tissue, can be caused by active masturbation, forced flexion to weaken the erection, and certain positions during sex. Additionally, Oleg Gulko, a sexologist and psychotherapist at the Karpovka+ Research and Clinical Center, told socialbites.ca that the risk of injury increases due to involuntary erection during sleep.
“A previous study showedOnly 48% of penile fracture cases were caused by sexual intercourse, while masturbation and forced flexion were responsible for 39% (18% and 21% respectively). Most often, injury occurs during sex in a position where the woman is on top or on the side, but sometimes just passionate sex is enough. With sudden or careless movements, the penis slips out of the vagina and rests against the pubic bone. If the pressure is strong, the penis can break,” Gulko explained.
Penile fracture may also occur at night due to involuntary erection during sleep. The risk of injury increases when a man sleeps on his stomach. Also, a fracture of the penis can be the result of various injuries, for example, a blow or a fall.
“Penile fracture is a rare but serious injury that a man may encounter. It is the rupture of the tunica albuginea covering the cavernous bodies of the penis. This injury requires urgent surgical intervention. The sexologist said that with timely treatment, the functions of the penis can be completely restored.
However, sometimes a man may suffer from sexual contact and fear of possible re-injury for a period of time, which can manifest itself in erectile dysfunction, according to Gulko. To cope with this, the person needs psychological help.
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