Condoms that are too tight can diminish blood supply. It can contribute to erectile dysfunction. It can irritate the penis or, in some cases, the vagina.
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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 »
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Query: Hi doctor,I used a very tight condom nearly two weeks ago. It felt tight at the base during movement. I used it for about 15 minutes. Since the incident, I am having erection issues. I no longer wake up with a morning erection. For the first seven to ten days, it was painful at the base and I was un... Read Full »
Dr. Samer Sameer Juma Ali Altawil
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.I think you will need evaluation for erectile dysfunction including USG (ultrasonography) doppler to look for a venous leak. That will show us if you got an issue. Using a tight band at the base of the penis repeated times will cause damage to the blood vessels or nerves. B... Read Full »