Although lovemaking is almost always a pleasant experience, in rare cases men could stop a heated session and scream in pain. Serious injuries during sex are a rare occurrence, but when they happen, they can be extremely painful and call for a medical intervention.
Here are some painful male injuries during sex that can require a visit to the ER.
Testicular Torsion
Though it may not be very common, this condition can be as painful as its name sounds. Testicular torsion happens when the spermatic cord – a cord that is in charge of providing the blood supply to the testes – gets twisted. This cuts the blood flow and can result in pain and swelling. This injury usually requires surgery, although the chord can be untwisted in the emergency room.
Penile Fracture
One of the most popular male injuries during sex is a penile fracture. Although you can’t technically “break” your penis because there are no bones in it, a penile fracture has similar symptoms to a broken bone – you can usually hear a snapping sound, feel severe pain, and see a dark swelling above the area. It happens when the tissue of your penis gets ruptured and it will likely require surgery.
Priapism
Keeping an erection for several hours may seem appealing, but priapism is usually a painful erection that lasts for more than four hours. This happens when blood isn’t able to leave the penis and can sometimes occur without even engaging in any kind of sexual activity. It’s not a very common condition, but it is influenced by certain blood disorders like leukemia and sickle cell anemia.
Conclusion
So, there you are – three painful male injuries during sex. However, have in mind that these are all extremely rare. Try not to be too aggressive during your sessions, and you should be fine.
