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Numbness In Penis

Numbness in the penis is a loss of sensation to touch in the penis. It can be caused due to injury, side effects of drugs, low testosterone level, medical conditions, etc. It may cause bluish skin, cold sensation, burning sensation, tingling, etc. Diagnosis is made with the help of physical examination, MRI scans, CT scans, testosterone levels, etc. Treatment is by eliminating the underlying cause.

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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 »

What causes numbness, pain, and a burning sensation in my penis?

Query: Hello doctor, I masturbate regularly. For the past three weeks, I have experienced numbness, pain, and a constant burning sensation in my penis. I also have frequent urination and difficulty telling when I need to pee. I recently had a urine test, and everything came back normal. What could be the ...  Read Full »


Dr. Madhav Tiwari

Answer: Hello, I appreciate that you have chosen icliniq.com for your medical needs. I am here to give you the best care possible. Sorry to hear about your troubles. Please provide a few more details to help me understand your issue better: Are you diabetic or hypertensive? Have you had any surgeries i...  Read Full »

My penis looks swollen and numb. What might be the problem?

Query: Hello doctor,My penis looks swollen. What might be the problem?  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I have reviewed your reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). This is vascular malformation. Dilated vein below the skin gives this look. It happens due to unknown causes. There is no need to ...  Read Full »

I have erectile dysfunction after a COVID-19. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I am a 21-year-old male. I am healthy. I play sports regularly and have a healthy diet. I had COVID two months back, and my genitals have felt numb ever since. I have no sensation to touch and little pleasure when stimulated. At first, I could not even have an erection now. I can get one, ...  Read Full »


Dr. Abhaya Kant Tewari

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.1. So far, I have not heard of erectile dysfunction following COVID. However, I will do some research. However, the fact remains that erectile dysfunction can be due to psychological problems, neurological problems, or vascular problems. The vascular problem is related t...  Read Full »

Can prone masturbation cause penis pain and numbness?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been practicing prone masturbation for the past year. I did not know it was harmful. At first, I had some pain, but I thought it was a urinary tract infection. The pain went away. I stopped masturbating about two months ago as I did not feel the urge. About a month back, I began...  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Yes, it is possible to have damaged penis tip skin and mucosa by prone masturbation. The penile tip is very sensitive. It is also a very delicate structure. If you permanently apply force, it will be damaged and lose sensation. Another poss...  Read Full »

Why do I have severe erectile dysfunction? Please help.

Query: Hi doctor,I have complaints like penile tenderness, numbness, erectile dysfunction, and increased severity of these issues. I think I may have damaged penile tissue in that the whole shaft is tender, with subtle pain and discomfort. My GP says to rest the area, but I have had a urination problem now...  Read Full »


Dr. Seikhoo Bishnui

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I thoroughly read your query and understand your concern. If the investigations are normal, then I do not think there is any need to get worried. The USG (ultrasonography) revealed nothing, so we can rule out the anatomical issue. But I would suggest you get a color Dop...  Read Full »

I used a tight condom and, since then, have been experiencing erectile dysfunction and numbness in the penis. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, A few weeks ago, I had an incident where I used a condom that was too tight. The following week I had pain, numbness, and erectile dysfunction. After three weeks, it seemed to get back to normal. The pain was gone, the numbness reduced, and I could get erections again. But since then, I ...  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com. Burning and dysuria might be from urethritis which is inflammation. If you are using a condom for masturbation, it is better to use oils like olive oil. All issues are with a condom, so changing the condom type to a non-allergic one is better. Tablet Tadalafil 5 mg can hel...  Read Full »

Why does my penis feel numb?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 26 year old male. My height is 74 inch and weight is 187 pounds. I do exercise with weights regularly. I have noticed that I have reduced feeling in the skin on my shaft. I cannot feel normal touch, but I can feel the pain if I pinch it with my nails. To best describe it; it fee...  Read Full »


Dr. Raman Tanwar

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. This is a localized numbness that we are bothered with. Disease starting from this region without any other associated symptoms is quite rare and without them we may not think of a systemic pathology right away. Have you tried nerve tonics? I suggest back strengthening ex...  Read Full »

Should I wait for numbness of my penis due to improper use of a vacuum pump to heal on its own?

Query: Hi doctor, I used a vacuum pump before five months without knowing how it worked. The pump started very fast, and I had an erection after one to two seconds and could not turn it off. I panicked and ripped the pump off. It was scary but not so painful. After this, my wife and I had sexual intercours...  Read Full »


Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. This numbness can be nerve injury or damage. It can heal, taking variable time even up to a year. I suggest taking tablet vitamin B-complex, one tablet three times daily for three months. Consult your specialist doc...  Read Full »

Can penile pump cause penis numbness?

Query: Hello doctor, I am using a penile pump under the direction of a urologist. Over a period of each of five days, I think I had overstretched the penis and now have a loss of sensitivity and soreness with no erection. Do you know if it will and how long it may take to recover sensation and remove the s...  Read Full »


Dr. Khant Shahil Ramesh Bhai

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A penile pump is a form of physical or mechanical treatment. Have you tried oral PDE5 (phosphodiesterase type 5) inhibitors like Viagra (Sildenafil)? It is not advisable to use a penile pump for long durations as any form of physical treatment is bound to cause some ...  Read Full »

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