Loss of sensation in the penis means that the penis has become numb, which may be due to prolonged sitting in a particular position, low testosterone level, medical conditions like nervous disorders, Peyronie's disease, and prostate cancer, or an injury. Symptoms include complete or partial loss of sensation in the penis to touch or any stimuli, numbness in the testicles, perineum, or the skin of the penis, tingling sensation, bluish or purple skin, and cold sensation of the penis or testicles. Treatment comprises medications, lifestyle modifications, and increasing testosterone levels.
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Is my loss of penile sensitivity due to sagging testices?
Query: Hello doctor, My testicles are hanging loosely around the penis for almost six years. Previously I consulted a doctor and had done a scan to check if any varicocele is present. I got the results, but nothing is present, and the doctor said there is nothing to worry about. But for few days, I am not... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for consulting us. I want to assure you that loosely hanging testicles is normal and since ultrasound is normal, all well. Regarding erectile dysfunction for a fit 26-years-old without chronic problems like diabetes or hypertension is unlikely what you need to d... Read Full »
Can a delay spray damage the nerves in the penis?
Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from the loss of sensitivity in my penis. About a month ago, I used delay spray before sexual intercourse. After I used it, my glans penis became numb, lost sensitivity, even I could not have an erection. I took rest for a month; now, the erectile function has returned to ... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for consulting with us. Delay spray is a local anesthetic agent, and it is used mainly for premature ejaculation. It temporarily blocks the nerve conduction of signals, causing loss of sensation, mostly touch and pain. If you pinch your glans by now, I am sure you ... Read Full »
Does excess masturbation result in loss of penile sensation?
Query: Hi doctor,How to gain the sensation back on the penis lost due to excess masturbation? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am sorry to know about your problem. Masturbation is dangerous for the sexual arousal cascade. It causes changes in the neurological chains in the body causing erectile dysfunction, loss of sensation, early or delayed ejaculation, infertility, and prostatitis type III... Read Full »
What causes a weird sensation in the penis and not so hard erections?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 19-year-old boy. I have a weird sensation in my penis sometimes, and my erections are not as hard as earlier. I am currently not on any medication, and this is the first time something like this is happening. I was a bit concerned about it, and with the coronavirus situation, I c... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Are you on masturbation too much? Do you have any urinary complaints like frequency, urgency, poor stream, nocturia, dribbling, burning micturation? Any history of smoking or alcoholism? Are you diabetic or hypertensive? Were any investigations done recently? Read Full »
I have recently undergone circumcision to cure phimosis, but the head of the penis feels numb. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old and recently underwent circumcision to resolve phimosis that I had been living with since I was around 15 years old. With the phimosis, I used to stimulate myself by grinding against my hand, but I rarely actually came. I believe this was retrograde ejaculation or som... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is common for the glans skin to take some time to recover its sensitivity after a circumcision. The reason being it was not exposed to the environment (for a long time) before due to phimosis. I would suggest you wait for 15 to 20 days before you start masturbating ... Read Full »
I accidentally pushed down my erect penis. What to do?
Query: Hi doctor, I accidentally pushed down my penis when it was fully erected. While pushing it down, I heard a pop sound, and immediately I lost my erection. Since then, things were not normal as they were before. Now, I can quickly push down my penis while erect, and sexual urges got reduced significa... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, the suspensory ligament has been injured, and it contains the dorsal penile vein by the right side. That has led to venous engorgement and congestion, but veins will resolve with time. And the ligament will not heal unless it is only a partial tear. So what I would s... Read Full »
After circumcision, I lost the sensitivity of my penis. Is there any treatment to restore them?
Query: Hello doctor,I got circumcised a few years ago. After that, I lost sensitivity. I take too long to reach the climax and ejaculate. I do not get orgasms with penetration alone. Is there any treatment to restore the sensitivity in my penis? Currently, I am on vitamin supplements and Royal jelly. The b... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Usually, circumcision does not cause reduced sensitivity. In fact, it increases sensitivity as glans is exposed. Anyway, it may be a nerve injury causing loss of sensation. Encourage nerve healing with the use of vitamin B12. I suggest using tablet Neurobion - two tabl... Read Full »
Please suggest home remedies for loss of sensation in the penis.
Query: Hello doctor, I used to masturbate vigorously (roughly) using a cloth with excessive friction. Now, I am not sensing the feeling on top of the penis as it used to be. I am feeling the penis except for the top part. Please suggest some home treatments and natural treatments. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is worrying, but you need not worry much since it can be treated. But before treatment starts, I need to know more about your problems. It is better to do a video consultation for proper assessment. Read Full »
What can cause reduced penile sensitivity?
Query: Hello doctor, I used to have a masturbation problem; however, I managed to stop it after three years. But now I feel like I lost my penis sensitivity during intercourse. Will it come back? Is there any way to treat this problem? Will it go away? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for contacting us. I can very well imagine that you are concerned, and I will do my best to help you. First of all, I can reassure you without the shadow of a doubt that there is no connection between normal masturbation or abstinence and the sensitivity of y... Read Full »
How to regain sensitivity in the penis?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from the loss of sensitivity in my penis. I am not happy while doing sex. Previously my foreskin got removed freely at that time I did not get any sensitivity to my penis. At the time of my first sex, the foreskin got cut and it bled. So, I used a cream. My scrotum is v... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Do you have any other medical disorders? Do you masturbate too much? Since when have you felt the loss of sensitivity? Do you have any problem with the erection? For more information consult a urologist online --> https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/urol... Read Full »