Conditions
Priapism
Most men probably think that the ability to sustain an erection for several hours is a cause for celebration. In fact, many would perhaps demand that a statue be ‘erected’ in their honour to mark such a feat of super-virility. However, men everywhere should be careful what they wish for, because an erection that simply won’t quit is more commonly known as a priapism. This can be very painful and occurs when the blood in the penis is trapped and unable to return to the circulation (it isn’t necessarily related to sexual stimulation or desire). The medical name for this condition is derived from a Greek god of fertility called Priapus, who was renowned for his sizeable and constantly engorged erect penis. However, even the Gods won’t be able to help you if you don’t get this condition treated, because failure to do so can lead to scarring and permanent impotence.
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hi im 22 and have had the same sexual partner since i was 17 but in the last few weeks iv noticed the when we hav sex and after i orgasm my penis is staying erect 4 about 15 mins.also when i orgasm it is extremly powerful 2 the point it almost hurts.is this a sign of priapism?
Hi my penis is small and wen i pull my foreskin back there is a tiny layer of skin attaching my bellend and forskin together … ... ... ... HELP
hi i was wondering if you can tell me whats the normal size penis in adults 20 and above? many thanks
I have white spots on my foreskin and I am starting to wonder why I have them. i am nearly 17 and have had them for as long as i can remember
Can you help me?
hi im 15 i thick i have small balls and i don't think i am normal i can fit both of them in 1 hand well they get bigger in time can u help
my penis hasent grown since i was little y
When i pull my fore skin back, there is i little tube attaching my foreskin to the actual penis, why and finally i havent let any cum out yet and i am 14, y
i have a kind of outgrowth on my balls and i shown it to gp and he said it is nothing o worry about but they cat get rid of it .I sometime really want to get rid of it as it is grwon a bit bigger but not causing me any pain or anything .
im 15 and i carnt pull my forskin back when ive got an erection well if i do pull it back it is so painful and cuases me not to masterbate its tight when i try to pull it back normal aswell any ideas why thanks
I have white spots on my foreskin and I am starting to wonder why I have them.
Can you help me?
hi im 15, i get hard ons all the time, does my head in and i do a good job in hiding them but it only happens when theres girls around me, im not even thinking about them though!
Anyone know what i can do, ive tried masturbating loads, its fun but no results yet.
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