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What's Up With Curvature of the Penis?

DearSugar — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 08:00:00 -0700

Just as all women's breasts look different, men's private parts can differ too. Some are longer, shorter, thicker, or thinner. Some even curve. Since the penis is made of muscles, if certain ones are stronger than the others, it will cause a slight bend known as congenital curvature. A slight curve is normal and fairly common, and there's really nothing wrong or anything the guy should do, unless he feels pain during an erection or sexual activity. Actually some women prefer the curve, especially if it's bent upward since it can stimulate her G-spot better.

What if the bend is more severe, or the angle makes it difficult for the guy to enter his partner without it hurting? To find out read more.

If the curve makes sex a discomforting challenge, then the guy may have a condition known as Peyronie’s disease. An extreme curve in the penis can be painful, and can cause hardened, cord-like lesions to form on the skin. This disease usually develops in males between the ages of 40 and 60, but can happen at any time. The symptoms may appear suddenly or slowly, and vary in severity. Peyronie’s occurs in about one to four percent of the male population, and doctors aren't yet sure what causes this condition, though possibilities include injury, infection, or a vitamin E deficiency. If this sounds familiar, even though it may be embarrassing to address, it's best for the guy to see a urologist. They can help diagnose the problem and offer treatment so the man can get back to enjoying sex again.

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Three Common Penile Problems, Part I

DearSugar — Wed, 27 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -0700

We all know that men have a very serious connection with their penis, and just because it can be a source of great pleasure, according to AskMen.com, it can be a source of considerable anxiety as well. In this three-part series, I'm going to talk about the most common problems men face. To learn about the first one, Peyronie's disease, just read more.

Peyronie's disease is really just a fancy name for a crooked penis. While it can also present itself as a bump or thickening area, it's most commonly a curvature.

Symptoms include a lump or thickening along the shaft, a bent appearance, a painful erection, an inability to maintain an erection, or the inability to penetrate during sexual intercourse. While the cause of Peyronie's disease is still unknown, some experts believe it's caused by an excess of scar tissue due to an earlier injury (hitting or bending of the penis).

Though Peyronie's disease most often doesn't require treatment (it can go away on its own), vitamin E, injected steroids, or anti-inflammatory drugs can help treat pain and improve sexual function. In severe cases, surgery is considered in order to remove scar tissue or to shorten the unaffected side of the penis.

Pretty interesting, huh? To learn about the other two most-common penile problems, tune in tomorrow and Friday.

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Three Common Penile Problems, Part III

DearSugar — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 13:00:00 -0700

You've learned about Hypospadias and Peyronie's disease and to close out this series, I'm going to talk about Balanitis. Balanitis is a fancy word for an inflammation on the head of the penis, and symptoms include redness or swelling, itching, rash, pain, and a foul-smelling discharge. Now that I've sparked your interest, click here to read more.

Balanitis is prevalent with uncircumcised men and usually comes to fruition when men have poor hygiene. If dead skin, sweat, debris, and bacteria isn't properly cleaned, it can collect under the foreskin and cause inflammation and dermatitis. While a good cleaning can cure Balanitis, oral antibiotics or antifungal medication may be required. Again, this is not a life-threatening problem, but it can be painful and irritating.

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Three Common Penile Problems, Part II

DearSugar — Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:00:00 -0700

Yesterday you learned about Peyronie's disease, one of three common penile problems that some men have to deal with, but today I'm going to talk about Hypospadias. This condition is when the urinary meatus, the hole on the penis where urine and ejaculate pass, is abnormally positioned. It's usually just short of the tip of the penis but can be as extreme as being positioned underneath the penis or as far back as the scrotum. Hypospadias is actually fairly common, affecting approximately 1 in every 300 newborn boys (this condition is present at birth) so if you want to learn more about it, just read more.

The only way to treat this condition is to have surgery to reposition the urethral opening, and if need be, straighten out the penis. In most cases, the surgery is successful and results in normal or near-normal function and appearance with no future problems, although it is possible for a meatus to form under the penis where the new urinary channel was created, which can cause leakage. If that were to occur, another surgery would be necessary. Although this condition isn't life threatening, it can most definitely be an emotional burden.

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