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Loss Of Sensation In Penis

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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Does numbness during sex occur if I masturbate?

Query: Hello Doctor I am a 30 year old male, married for 2 years. I do not smoke or drink. There is no medical history. My penis is circumcised from childhood. The problem which I am facing is that I do not feel any sensation in my penis glans at the time of sex or while masturbating.In normal state, my p...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. Having less or no sensation in penis while having sex is generally due to local factors. The systemic illnesses rarely affect in this way. Masturbation is normal and it does not have any adverse effects either on sensat...  Read Full »

I have been using Sertraline Hydrochloride for the past 13 years, and it has resulted in decreased sensations in my penis during intercourse. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been taking Sertraline Hydrochloride for an extended period. Over the past year, I engaged in sexual activity multiple times (approximately 20 instances). However, I have been experiencing a diminished sensation in my penis during intercourse, perceiving only slight warmth from ...  Read Full »


Dr. Ashok Kumar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. Firstly, I would like to inform you that Sertraline Hydrochloride tablet might potentially be linked to your concern, although before drawing any conclusions, I need to gather more information such as, mentioned below: H...  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 »


Dr. Madhav Tiwari

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 »

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 do i...  Read Full »

Can a vibrator damage and shrink my penis?

Query: Hello doctor,I used a vibrator on my penis for 30 to 40 minutes and the result is that the hardness of my penis is gone and the length reduced a lot. Now, I am unable to have sex with my partner. Can you tell me any medicine for recovering from this situation and make my penis as it was before?  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since how long are you using the vibrator and why? Was it prescribed by a doctor? Occasional use should not cause any problem. I suggest you take tablet Tadalafil 10 mg one hour before sexual activity. Consult your specialist doctor, discuss with him or her and start t...  Read Full »

My penis has no sensation at all. Could this be the side effect of Seroquel withdrawal?

Query: Hello doctor,I finally withdrew from the drug called Seroquel. But now my penis has no sensation at all. I have much more arousal meaning my sex drive is back. But it is as though 90 % of the sensation is gone. While on Seroquel, I had more, but I stopped the medicine due to many bad side effects. I...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Seroquel is Quetiapine, and the drug is an antipsychotic and mood stabilizer drug. In high doses in some individuals the drug is known to result in side effects like reduced libido, sometimes delayed ejaculation, difficulty in orgasm, etc. But Quetiapine is one of the ...  Read Full »

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