Penis overuse can result in swelling and soreness?

You betcha!

Friction caused by excessive penetrative or oral sex or masturbation can definitely lead to irritation, soreness, and possibly swelling of the penis. How much sex or masturbation is excessive depends on the man, his skin sensitivity, and the enthusiasm of the friction. To reduce friction, a man can have his partner ease up on the suction during oral sex, or vary and lighten his grip while masturbating. Also, a man can use a little or a lot of lube the next time he gets busy with a partner or with himself. (Check out the Related Q&As for all you ever needed to know about lube.)

Though there are no muscles in the penis, the ligaments that attach it to the pelvic bone can be strained. If you think this may be the cause of the soreness, try giving your overworked appendage a few days off.

If using lube or giving your boner a break from the action doesn't relieve the discomfort or pain, a trip to your health care provider or urologist can help find some relief for your sore stiffy.

Alice

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