You should treat your sex organs gently and carefully as they are sensitive and easily damaged, especially the Penis. We listed five things that a man should never do to his penis.
- Don’t try to insert anything there!
Don’t ever think of inserting anything inside the tiny opening at the tip of your penis. It is very dangerous and could potentially lead to scary injuries.
The opening at the tip of the phallus is not designed to take in anything, rather it is the place where a lot of things can come out of your body. Yes, that includes urine, semen, and sperm.
Inserting foreign objects in the urethra could block the flow of urine. This could cause severe complications.
The most common household objects that men insert in their penises include pencils, screws, wires, and clips.
Complications may include urine leaks, infections, and chronic renal failure. According to a WebMD report titled “What to Know About Urethra Sounding”.
If you ever get naughty enough and think that it would be funny to insert anything into the penis “whether it is yours or someone else’s” you might just get into huge trouble.
Several complications arise due to insertion in the genitourinary tracts. Infection leading to acute cystitis, dysuria, urinary frequency, and hematuria could occur.
Besides urinary retention, strangury and swelling of the external genitals are evident as per the reporting titled “Lessons Learned at the Interface of Medicine and Psychiatry” published in the 2012 PubMed Central journal.
Having anything inside that opening can obstruct the flow of anything that needs to come out from there. It may cause a huge injury that could even be life-threatening in some cases.
Most of the time, foreign objects find their way into the penis urethra due to accidents, or due to mental illnesses. But some men still deliberately insert objects in their penis opening for erotic gratification.
These are the main reasons for foreign objects getting stuck in the penis, as per a PMC Central publication called “Recreational urethral sounding is associated with high-risk sexual behavior and sexually transmitted infections.”
Please always use a lot of caution with such a sensitive part of the body.
- Don’t bite the penis
It sounds like a no-brainer, but some people may somehow not know this already.
Men talk a lot about having balls of steel to talk about bravery and strength, and also about strong hard-ons when talking about the classical men’s power…
But that’s just hogwash. In reality, there is no external body part in the male physiology that is weaker and more sensitive than the penis and testicles. That space between the crotch needs super tender care, baby!
With that said, don’t bite the penis! No matter how tempting it may feel when you really like (or perhaps hate, actually) the guy you are having sex with!
But sometimes, men have been rushed to the emergency care room due to bites inflicted on their penises by their sexual partners.
These are deliberate incisions of the male member due to marital differences. A study presented in PubMed Advance Publication titled “Human bites to the penis”, provides medical intervention when faced with such a scenario.
When you bite too hard, such pressure applied to the phallus might cause a tissue to crack, thus can have a significant impact later on.
Bites cause serious physical damage to the glands, urethra, and internal structure of the penis shaft. It could trigger localized bacterial infection from contamination.
Besides, bites could inflict infectious diseases, especially if you are with a promiscuous homosexual, prostitute, or HIV-infected partner, according to a report titled “Penile ulcers from traumatic orogenital contact” found in the 2005 UC Davis publication.
Heck, even just the outer skin of the penis is super sensitive and it can easily get damaged.
According to a report in The Journal of Urology, victims of human bites to the penis don’t seek prompt medical attention. However, this could result in the dangerous progression of the penile infection.
Thus don’t attempt this on yourself or encourage your sex partner to, according to the medical review on appropriate interventions named “Human Bites to the Penis”.
- Don’t bend the penis when it’s hard
The penis gets super hard when it is having an erection. Although there are no bones there, the penis hard-on is supported by multiple tissues and cells that are filled with blood that makes it get that hard-on.
When the penis is in this mode, don’t bend it too hard, it may cause very serious injury. A lot of men can even be reckless with their penis and don’t realize how fragile this body part is.
Excessive manipulation could result in a penile fracture. It causes the penis part called the tunica albuginea to shear, resulting in broken penis syndrome.
The Scientific American publication narrates this ordeal under the topic “Ouch! Can You Really Break Your Penis?”
But this occurrence is more common in woman on top sex styles.
So when they are having sex they could be moving in and out too vigorously that they injure their penis.
The June 29, 2022 edition of Mayo Clinic’s journal’s ”Sexual Health” states that an erect penis can rapture when the outer lining of one of the two cylinders is bent suddenly and forcefully.
It happens during sex when the penis accidentally slips out and smashes into a hard pubic bone. But vigorous masturbation also causes it to skew.
Changing positions in sex to those that are more difficult is all fun and game, but don’t forget that your penis can’t bend like a pretzel, so be mindful of how you’re moving.
It is better to pull out the penis first before you go to the next move.
Bending your penis during sex when erect could result in tissue rapture which could heal inappropriately. This could cause a condition known as Peyronie’s Syndrome, which could further graduate to erectile dysfunction.
This is explained in the International Andrology London publication titled “What Causes A Bent Penis and Can It Be Treated?”
- Don’t put the penis under too much heat
The penis is a very fragile part of the male physiology. It can’t be bent, can’t be bitten, can’t be squeezed too hard, and sure enough, can’t be put under too high of heat.
The skin on the surface of the penis is said to be protective skin, but even this protective layer is weak and needs protection, too!
Even seemingly normal days like summer days could cause problems to your penis. Staying in the hot sun could cause ED in several ways.
According to a report appearing in the EDClinics, titled “Can Hot Weather Cause Erectile Dysfunction?”, hot temperature causes dehydration and exhaustion, which is bad for penis function.
Plus, it is super sensitive and can easily gather bacteria and then get irritated or even infected.
So you would be wise to try not to put it under high heat under any circumstances.
When it is too hot, it is easy to sweat profusely down there and this can make the skin easily irritated. It may easily gather ‘scum” as well which will require frequent cleaning.
Penis integrates with the scrotum and testicles, the latter being the sperm and testosterone factory. Yet a one-degree increase in temperature results in a 14% decline in sperm development.
High heat reduces testosterone, causing a weak erection as per PubMed Central’s publication titled “The Impact of High Ambient Temperature on Human Sperm Parameters: A Meta-Analysis”.
What is even worse when this area is hot is how the testicles will also be fried and that can kill a lot of your sperm cells and decrease the amount of semen you can ejaculate.
One of the places where you could decide to cool down after hard work is the hot tub. Although it offers a welcome relief for relaxing, it also portends several risks.
Taking care not to damage your penis in the process is thus, vital. A Lybrate article named “Penis Health In the Hot Tub – 6 Tips for Safe Use!” offers precautionary measures to take.
- Seriously, stop smoking and drinking too much
You may think it’s directly related to what you do to the penis, but smoking and drinking have a direct effect on the penis.
Cigarettes and alcohol are harmful vices to your penis, which becomes engorged as a result of sufficient blood flow. However, these habits atrophy your penile vessels, narrowing them.
You, therefore, lack enough blood supply to support a robust erection, according to “3 ways tobacco use impact your sex life”, published in the Truthinitiative.
Even if that effect will become super apparent only years after you have started to become a manic smoker or manic drinker. Fine, okay we all know smoking is bad, but what about drinking?
Drinking is fun and can be a great tool for socialization, but if you overdo it that is also a bad thing.
Men who smoke have trouble becoming erect. Cigarettes deposit high concentrations of toxins in the bloodstream, damaging it in the process.
It also kills the new blood and sperm cells. This means that there is little blood flowing to the penis, thus preventing you from becoming erect.
An article titled, “Smoking: Sexual and Reproductive Problems”, in the MyHealth Alberta Network publication claims.
This is especially so when you have tons of social settings you need to attend to where you will have a lot of alcohol.
Whatever the scenario is, you should know when to limit yourself and not get carried by your surroundings.
Similarly, too much drinking has the same effects on your penis function. It’s a leading cause of erectile dysfunction.
A report in Everyday Health Newsletter titled “Why Boozing Can Be Bad for Your Sex Life” mentions that drinking impacts your fertility, ruins your marital relationships, and could lead to unsafe sexual encounters.
Excessive smoking and drinking now can lead you to permanent erectile dysfunction when you’re reaching middle age. So seriously, stop doing that for the sake of your penis.
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- Don’t use an electrical appliance on your penis
Some men are gadget freaks. They try out all types of electronics everywhere.
But some take this craze far and attempt to use them on their penises. Some men have been known to steam clean their balls to iron out the wrinkled testicles.
As crazy as it seems, men continue to expand their sexual fantasy frontiers, According to the Lancashire Telegraph article, the number of men going to A&E has increased due to the use of penis rings.
Firemen are increasingly getting urgent calls from hospitals after the medical practitioners are unable to extract the penis rings.
Yet others try to place the penis in a wall toaster or a toaster already connected to power to warm it. This is a popular sexual pass-time which men have engaged in, without comprehending death by electrocution.
On the Quora website, men seeking answers to the question “What do you do when your penis gets stuck in a toaster” is fairly common. It has 38 answers, meaning many men have attempted this rendezvous.
Still, some men attempt to insert pins and such pointed tools into their penis tip. Further, clean freaks use household cleaners to scrub their penises squeaky clean. The intention could be good.
But using any other method besides water and soap is outright dangerous. The groin is a very sensitive region of your body.
Recent studies indicate that some soaps with antibacterial ingredients are harmful to your penis. These compounds affect your endocrine behavior thus erection frequency and rigidity.
The soap’s composition also causes allergies, eczema and asthma as per the News24 publication “Could your soap cause erectile dysfunction?”
Thus you shouldn’t attempt to wash it as if it’s your kitchen countertop. Attempting these gimmicks could seriously harm not only your penis but your entire body.
- Don’t overexert it
Men try all ways to have longer and larger penises. One way is the use of penis pumps and extenders.
But these men may become overzealous and exert so much tension to quickly derive the desired results. Instead of getting the growth they anticipate, they end up harming their penises.
Besides, jelqing is another popular way to increase your size. It’s free and you can do it anywhere using your hands. But overexerting could cause erectile dysfunction instead.
According to a Healthline article “Everything You Need to Know About Jelqing”, take care when doing this exercise to get its intended benefits.
The penis is sensitive to extreme friction. So vigorous masturbation could cause blisters and bruises. You may also notice that your penis has a rug burn which sores the delicate skin.
Masturbation is good when you perform it without vigor. Try to vary the speed and stroke of your hands when masturbating to get full enjoyment. You should also avoid focusing on only one region.
These are tips available in the article “Masturbation mistakes to avoid and how to do it correctly to improve your health”, which appear in the 21st February 2022 edition of the Times of India.
Even minor actions such as flicking and slapping could affect the veins to swell or even rapture. You shouldn’t try anything extreme on your penis.
You may think that applying a blunt force on your penis may help it grow. But your penis isn’t designed to withstand such trauma.
While seeking to enhance your penis performance, you may opt for penis pump. But overusing or applying too much pressure equates to exerting undue force on the penis.
According to May 24 2023 Healthline publication article, “Penis Pumps: How they work and what to expect”, you risk bleeding, painful ejaculation, or numbness as a result of this action.
Thus don’t apply any form of pressure or undue force to your male member. Still, tensioning your penis is dangerous, even when you are using delicate tools.
