Not So Fast

 

Morning

Let me say this again. Maybe louder for the folks in the back: Your boner is your barometer of health.

There's mounting evidence that long-term use of boner meds is detrimental to boners.

In that men and their physicians are ignoring underlying health issues that cause the ED in the first place. The main cause of ED --- when it's not a mental issue --- is "blood flow" to the penis. The doc prescribes boner pills. But does he try to get to why there is a lack of blood flow?

Evidently, some men seem to need a higher and higher dosage over time. When their doctor deems it "unsafe" to increase again, they may suggest a switch to injections.

The boners are back, baby! How wonderful, right?

Not so fast. It appears that repeated injections are causing Peyronies Disease. Yes, that's a very tiny hole being made, but when it heals, it leaves a scar. All those teeny little scars add up and begin to cause a bend in the boner.

According to National Institutes of Health it's a real thing.  New York Urology, says 15-20% of men develop Peyronies due to repeated, long-term use of injectable boner meds.

Guys, before you start any ED medication, make sure the underlying cause is being addressed.

Catch!

 

Morning

It's Fat Tuesday. Personally, I have a hankering for some of Maddie's traditional Beignets. Yum!

Happy Mardi Gras!

May you catch many beads. 

"I wanted to ask you if you or anyone you know has ever had a problem with payronese? (not sure of spelling). I'm in my 60s and I've recently noticed that my boner has developed an unusual curve that it's never had before. A lady I was with recently (I'm bi) commented on it too. It hasn't affected my sexual activity/performance, but should I see a doctor or be concerned? I'd appreciate any feedback."

What you describe is Peyronies Disease - which isn't really a "disease" at all. It's a bend or unnatural curve along the shaft that is plaque scar tissue. Somewhere along the line, you cracked or fractured the Tunica, the fibrous sheath surrounding the soft/spongy tissue that collects the blood to form an erection.

Most men don't know when the damage happened - you may have rolled over on a boner when you were sleeping, you may have pulled or pushed your cock in the wrong way while jacking off, you may have jammed it somehow during penetrative sex.

The severity of the bend / curve would determine the proper treatment. A very minor one would probably not require anything at all as long as it doesn't bother you or interfere with sexual activity. Bear in mind, it could continue to get worse over time.

If a partner has noticed, it may be time to see a doctor - a urologist who can treat it. He will (or should) evaluate the amount of scar tissue and the severity of the bend in order to determine a path forward. That treatment could be as simple as applying a steroid cream to dissolve the scar tissue before it builds up too much.

I haven't had personal experience, so next week I'll ask my readers for any insight they can offer. In the meantime, you should be able to search my blog for the tags "peyronies" and "bent cock" for more info.

Anyone have experience dealing with Peyronies?

You Claim

 

Good morning.

"You claim your blog is supposed to be for even us straights but you post nothing naked dudes."

The reason is threefold.

1. I use photos to illustrate the text - you do read the text, don't you?

2. The blog is to bring health and or function issues to light. Gays, straights, bis, and even women visit the blog and send in questions. The photos enhance the text.

3. The other purpose of the blog is help men change their attitude: No reason to feel ashamed of what we were born with. No reason to be embarrassed by its function. No reason to hide that we can (and do) derive self-pleasure. No reason to deny the variety of sexual orientation.

I hope that sufficiently explains it for you.

Have a great weekend, everyone!