Two comment/questions from a reader last week on Morning Wood and Peeing, prompt today's post.
I responded: "@ Anon - Painful morning boners? How long do they last?? Do they soften once you've started to pee?"
He replied: "The pain can last up to 20 minutes. It seems to be just priapism, though: It feels like my penis is about to burst."
Recently Priapism has been redefined (simply) as "a persistent and painful erection of the penis."
According to an October 12, 2018, article from the Mayo Clinic, "Priapism is a prolonged erection of the penis. The persistent erection continues hours beyond or isn't caused by sexual stimulation. Priapism is usually painful. Although priapism is an uncommon condition overall, it occurs commonly in certain groups, such as people who have sickle cell anemia."
It's been redefined because it appears there are three types of Priapism: Ischemic (low blood flow), non-ischemic (high blood flow), and recurrent ischemic (intermittent blood flow). Ischemic is the painful one because blood is trapped in the Cavernosum. This type can last for hours and is usually considered a medical emergency if it persists for longer than four hours.
Since yours last approximately 20 minutes, these are most likely non-ischemic and related to the fullness of your bladder when you wake in the morning.
It's also worth noting that the harder the cock, the more sensitive it is. Thus, even insignificant stimulation can extend the time a boner sticks around; clothing (which I hope you aren't wearing to sleep!) or bed linens contribute to the hardness.
Recurrent might be categorized as those boners that do soften up a tiny bit but then come roaring back. It's what we might call a Super Boner; a hard-on that can remain long enough after we cum enabling us to cum again.
With these, and the non-ischemic - though they may be painful - the cock is getting a needed fresh supply of oxygen-rich blood to keep the tissue healthy.
10 comments:
I think the pain is the problem!!!
Your posts are always educational!
Great information as always! Wonderful "images"!!!!! Last week of my vacation - one of the worst I've had in a long time! Depression very bad! Also other issues! Trust your health is holding up.
Our former Emperor Napoleon III suffered from priapisme. He was constantly in erection, but I ignore if it ached him or not. It would seem that his doctors multiplied the errors of diagnostic and thus, of course, of treatment.
Hugs and bisous, my darlings Jean and Pat.
Our former Emperor Napoleon III suffered from priapisme. He was constantly in erection, but I ignore if it ached him or not. It would seem that his doctors multiplied the errors of diagnostic and thus, of course, of treatment.
Hugs and bisous, my darlings Jean and Pat.
All good info. Things every man should know especially those that need not to be ignored.
That’s one of the problems of living in a country as rich as the United States and how many people don’t have good basic health insurance.
Hugs and bisous.
Great info, bro! I feel lucky not to have had such things happen to me. You certainly did a great job of covering the question. I hope you and yours are well and doing well, my Friend. Hugs, Licks, and Strokes, AOM
I think the reader should consult a doctor. He states the pain lasts for about 20 minutes, but how long does the erection last? Does he wake up with it? Is it getting hard overnight and not going flaccid at all? Just my two cents worth.
@ John - I think he wakes up with the hard-on and - if I interpret correctly - it begins to subside after 20 minutes along with the pain.
@ Jean - Correctly stated on all counts. Men are such cowards when it comes to seeking medical attention - I wonder if we'd be any better if we had better access? Hugs and bisous!
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