Suffering from Painful Masturbation?

CONTENTS

• What is the Cause?
• What Can Be Done?
• Summary

It hurts to have an erection

One of the possible causes of this may be Peyronie’s disease, where there is scar tissue in the penis. It is accompanied by curving or shortening of the penis.

My foreskin hurts when masturbating

This could be due to phimosis, if your foreskin is too tight around the head of the penis.

It is painful to touch

Masturbating very often or vigorously could cause soreness from micro tears, or swelling of the tissue. Some STIs such as warts, herpes, and gonorrhea can also cause such pain.

Ejaculation hurts

There are many possible causes of this, ranging from STIs, issues with the pelvic floor or prostate, to mental or nervous system problems.

What is the Cause?

So once you know what sort of pain you are dealing with, let’s look at what the cause could be.

Excessive Masturbation

Excessive or vigorous masturbation, especially without the use of lubricant, can cause chafing, swelling, and soreness as micro tears can appear on the penis. This can make the penis hurt to touch and even cause infections.

Peyronie’s Disease

This condition causes scarring in the spongy tissue of the penis and can have various symptoms, including hardening in the tissue, curvature and shortening of the penis, difficulty getting or maintaining erections, and pain.

Phimosis

If the foreskin is too tight, masturbation may be difficult as the foreskin cannot slide over the head. Pulling too much can cause pain during masturbation. Improper cleaning could also cause infections under the foreskin.

STIs

Gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis are sexually transmitted infections that can cause burning or stinging during ejaculation.

Pelvic Floor Problems

If you have a problem with your pelvic floor muscles (the area around the groin), it can cause pain during ejaculation, as those muscles contract during orgasms.

Prostate Issues

The prostate produces most of the fluid in semen. If it becomes inflamed, called prostatitis, it can cause painful ejaculations. Prostate cancer or surgery in the area can also cause this symptom.

Mental/Emotional/Relationship Distress

Physiological symptoms can also occur from psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, and stress.

Nervous System Issues

Since the nerves carry the signals for pain, anything that affects the nervous system could cause pain, from conditions such as diabetes and injuries, especially to the spine.

What Can Be Done?

As with any serious medical issue, speak to a professional first. They will help you find the specific cause and treatment for your condition. If, however, the issue is chafing from excessive masturbation, there are some things you can do at home. Take a break from masturbation to allow the area to heal, use lubricant to avoid chafing, and maybe try sex toys that come with a rigid case so that you aren't applying pressure directly, for less stress on the penis.

Summary

If you are experiencing pain during masturbation, don’t worry, but please speak to a medical professional as soon as possible. Many possible causes can be treated. For example, some STIs can easily be treated with antibiotics, or some forms of damage to the penis can be avoided by changing masturbation habits. 

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Most of the issues can get better with proper treatment, so try not to worry too much (anxiety could also be a cause!) and stay healthy.