Follow-up

 

Good morning.

The OP of Tuesday's question posted this comment after seeing all the suggestions you all made in an effort to help him:

"Hi this is the original poster. Thanks everyone for your support. Maybe I didn't explain it all correctly. I do still masturbate. To completion. But my problem is like anonymouse on here. I think the over stimulation all the time of my skin is so much stronger than the sensations of any sexual stimulation. Meaning I just don't really feel it anymore.And yes I have tried anal stimulation and it does provide some pleasure. But it just seems that over the years my sex drive just gets less and less because there isn't any payoff for it anymore. But again thanks for all the other suggestions also. It's really difficult to find another guy to talk to about this in person. I hope with blogs like this one men can finally learn we all have the same problems and can talk about them."

Once again, I have the best Faithful Readers in the blogosphere. The care and concern you all show

without ridicule or judgement warms my heart.

Have a wonderful day.

Ain't So Much Fun

Good morning.

Happy Mardi Gras! 

Normally, this would be a post filled with Mardi Gras beads. But we have something much more important than dudes flashing their cocks.

"Greetings, I was wondering if you or your readers might have any information on how to deal with Orgasm Headaches? They’ve started happening right at the point of climax and they’re brutally blinding and the afterglow of pain can last a couple of hours. I have tried taking Tylenol like 30 minutes before sex but still get the sharp pain on the top of my head and behind my eyes. After several episodes of this, sex and jackin’ ain’t so much fun.

Sincerely in pain, J"

Well, that cannot be good. Experiencing a headache every time you cum would be enough to make you want to stare at your boner and wish it away. And that's not good for your physical well-being or your mental health.

According to Better Health Channel, the main causes of headaches can include stress, and is usually a vasoconstriction (a narrowing of the blood vessels) But, orgasms ease stress and yours are cropping up only when you are about to cum. These are known as "Thunderclap headaches" (which are sudden onset), or "sex headaches" (which build with the oncoming orgasm). The National Institutes of Health says this:

Orgasmic headache (OH) is an "explosive" headache that occurs at orgasm. Historically, it was considered benign with no treatment needed. Reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) refers to a group of disorders characterized by recurrent thunderclap headache (TCH) and multifocal vasoconstriction.

Instead of bringing you relief, it brings pain.

According to The Mayo Clinic, these are more common in men. A history of migraine headaches can contribute to the onset of sex headaches. The good news is Mayo Clinic indicates there are treatments.

"Beta blockers, for example, propranolol (Inderal, Innopran XL) or metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol-XL) — which are used to treat high blood pressure, coronary artery disease and migraines — may be taken daily to prevent sex headaches. They're recommended only if you have frequent or prolonged attacks. A calcium channel blocker, such as verapamil hydrochloride (Calan SR) — which is also used to treat high blood pressure — may be an option. In people who have a history of migraine, other migraine preventive medications may be used." [bold is mine]

Being able to enjoy sex and ejaculate is important. Not only physically, but mentally as well. Because this is a recent phenomenon for you and they come on sudden and the pain lasts for a couple of hours, I suggest you see your doctor. He or she can run some tests to ensure there are no underlying conditions, and treat the problem with one of the suggested meds. 

Readers:

Have you or someone you know experienced these? Did they find help?

What Is That Damn Thing?

 

The Prostate.

Guys know they have one, but most don't pay much attention to it. We simply know it feels good to massage it internally. And pressing against it with each spasm when we cum can enhance the force of the ejaculation.

But what is that damn thing?

"The prostate is a small gland in men, located just below the bladder in front of the rectum. It wraps around the urethra --- the tube that carries urine and semen out of the body."

And what purpose does it serve, anyway?

The prostate secretes a fluid that nourishes and protects sperm. During ejaculation, the gland squeezes the fluid into the urethra where it combines with the seminal fluid and is expelled with the sperm as semen.

The fluid is essential to the survival of your swimmers once they exit the missile and search for their target. Other than that... Well, it's a non-essential organ. We don't need it to get erections.

We don't need it to maintain erections.

But we sure do pay attention when that little sucker acts up. The most common issue is Prostatitis, an infection of the gland which can cause a myriad of problems. According to  Medicinenet 

The following are signs and symptoms that may be present with prostatitis:

• Painful, difficult and/or frequent urinating.
• Blood in the urine.
• Groin pain, rectal pain, abdominal pain and/or low back pain.
• Fever and chills.
• Malaise and body aches.
• Urethral discharge.
• Painful ejaculation or sexual dysfunction.

Treatment means a trip to the doctor for an exam.

The result will most likely lead to a round of antibiotics.

Enlarged Prostate At Age 40?

 

Another Reader question.

"Is it possible to have an enlarged prostate at age 40? I been having a difficult time trying to piss. I didn't think much about it but now I can't cum either. I get a little ooze like a lava flow but it sure isn't satisfying. What's going on?"

According to NY Urology Specialists, it is indeed possible.

"Studies show that men can develop microscopic signs of BPH as early as in their 20's and 30's. However, it is very uncommon for men in their 20's to experience significant symptoms of BPH or an enlarged prostate. Typically, urinary symptoms in men aged 20-30 are caused by other problems."

The cause is unknown. But according to MedlinePlus it's thought to be linked to "changes in the cells of the testicles may have a role in the growth of the gland, as well as testosterone levels. Men who have had their testicles removed at a young age (for example, as a result of testicular cancer) do not develop BPH." 

That explains the difficulty in peeing; enlargement squeezes off the urethra as it tunnels directly through the prostate. But not being able to cum is another story. The sudden inability --- if you aren't on any medications --- can most likely be attributed to a prostate infection.

HealthyMale.org says: "Infections of the prostate can cause swelling and block off part of the reproductive passage that goes through the prostate. This can also stop sperm from being ejaculated." 

I experienced that myself many years ago. It's no fun. When you do manage to cum, it can be painful.

 I suggest you hightail it to a doctor.

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Reading Rick's blog, Sicko Ricko's Crap, yesterday, I liked that he occasionally welcomes and thanks new followers. I decided I should follow suit.

So, Welcome new Followers; Thanks for joining us.

 I hope you'll stick around and join the conversations.