Conditions
Peyronie’s Disease
In 1994, when Paula Jones filed a sexual harassment suit against the 42nd President of the United States, Bill Clinton, she described a distinct curvature of his erect penis, which she cited as a distinguishing feature of his genitals that would prove her accusation. What became known (in some quarters) as the ‘Clinton Kink’ was believed by many experts to have been caused by the condition known as Peyronie’s disease, which affects one in 100 men – though few have heard of it. Usually appearing in middle age (although, younger and older men can also develop it), a plaque, or hard lump, forms on the upper or lower side of the penis in the layers containing erectile tissue, causing it to bend. In the worst cases, it can be a painful condition, making sex impossible. However, treatment and various surgical procedures can usually put things back on the straight and narrow.
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hey, im 16 and youve covered the white spots on my penis i was quite woryed about that im glad thats normal .. the only thing im worryed about is that i got 1 or the freckels on my penis is this normal??? ive had them since i can remember and help would clear my mind
Hi doctor
My penis curves to the left and im quite worried by embarrassed to go to the doctors Ive had is ever since i could get an erection. please help.
hi,
I'm 29, my penis bends to the right ,i have it for a long time,is there any straightening device i can use or i need a operation?
thanks
hi, im in my 30s, and have a downward curve in my penis. this has caused me many problems over the years and i havnt told a single person. mainly, a major lack in confidence around the opposite sex leading to only haveing 6 partners. the longest of 3 years, so i know that it doesnt matter and that if she loves you, she loves you. i have learnt to live with this but am at a stage now when i just cant bare feeling like i have to explain or just grin and bear it when i meet another partner! i never saw your show on this subject, but now know there is a cure.
hi,
I'm 16 my penis bends to the left and up, i ahve had it for a while, since the age of around 13. I don't want to go to a doctor as it's quite embarassing. There's no lump or anything life that, so please can you give me any help on how to correct it? thank you.
Hi, when i get errections my penis curves to left, also when i lie down on my back my penis falls down. I don't want to got to a doctor as it's embarassing. So please can you give me some help on how to straighten it out?
I saw you discuss penis curvature in the vid but i didn't see any answers. Could u please tell me how you cured that mans curvature in 2 weeks in that episode, I only started watching it just as it showed him cured and I was so angry that I missed it, did you give him an operation, a drug or a straightening device?
I am 14 and my penis bends to the left, also when I am lieng on my back my penis falls down.
My penis doesnt feel rounded it feels like an irregular pentagon or square.
Hi, I'm 17 years old and my penis is slightly curved downwards. but everything works perfectly. Could someone give me advice on how to straighten it.
Hi, I'm 17 years old and my penis is slightly curved downwards. but everything works perfectly. Could someone give me advice on how to straighten it.
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