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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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I am 21 and not sexually active but have recently had several problems with painless but long lasting priapism when I lay down for bed. When in happens I lose hours of sleep so I think its definetely affecting my health. Anyone else had this problem? Doctors still no so little about this probelm.





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I have a very strange problem i get erections alot. wirdly if i take my clothes of in front of someone it happens is it normal?





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Im the exact same, can barely go swimming . Is it a condition?

I am 23 and have been experiencing pain in both testicles, abdomin and the groin on my right leg. This has been going on for the last 2 weeks what should i do as its becoming really annoying at this stage





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hi i have very bad itching on my balls and my in my bum and i have big hair there and its like 2 years old i went to the gp many times but medicine is not working at all plz help me thanx.





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i am 14 year old nearly 15 but my penis isnt very big at all when its on floop it is about 1half inches then on erection its about 3 inches im very worried i also can not pull back my forskin because it causes me a slight bit of pain





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dont worry about the size of your penis it dosent stop growing until materity and im the same age as you aswell im 14 so it wont be properly grown until 18 (i think)

im 14 and when i masterbate my foreskin swells up





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hi im 16 and my penis isnt even 3 inches when floppy is that okay or should i be woried thanks





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hi i wanted to ask on behalf of a friend does ones back get weaker due to cosntant masturbation and if so what is the actual for it thank you





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no one's back shouldnt become sore due to masturbation however, you may experience back pain due to a muscle spasm and during masturbation it tenses up. try deeply breathing when u masturbate it should help alot if not your friend should really talk to the doctor

Hi im 19 and just below the tip of my penis where the foreskin connects to the penis (frenulum)there is a bubble thing, which occured just after i had an erection. It wont go down at all, its very sensitive and its annoying to walk. Do you know what this is and how to sort it out??





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When i wee, A bulge comes up at the tip of my penis, Im 15 and quite worried so please help





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