Contents:
- Medical Video: Infection of the Penis & Foreskin (Balanitis)
- Symptoms of penis tingling
- Why can the penis get tingling?
- 1. Too long cycling or sitting
- 2. Lack of testosterone
- 3. Neurological disorders or disorders
- Prevent and overcome penis tingling
Medical Video: Infection of the Penis & Foreskin (Balanitis)
Just like other body parts like hands and feet, the penis can also be tingling. Because the male sex organs are sensitive and require smooth blood flow. Penis tingling usually occurs in athletes or cyclists. However, this condition can also be experienced by anyone. To find out more about what are the causes and ways to overcome a tingling penis problem, see the following explanation.
Symptoms of penis tingling
When the penis is tingling, you may initially feel the penis and scrotum (testicles) like numbness or numbness. After that, the area of your sex organs can feel cold and tingling. If you move or touch the penis and scrotum, your penis and scrotum area can feel like a needle stick.
Why can the penis get tingling?
There are several causes and risk factors for the penis to feel tingling. Here are some possibilities.
1. Too long cycling or sitting
Sitting too long on a bicycle saddle or in a chair can cause penis tingling. When you sit, there is nerve and blood vessel pressure in the sensitive area of the body, the perineum. In men, the perineum is between the anus and penis. Your perineum consists of nerves and blood vessels. Thus, nerve and blood vessel pressure in the perineum can cause nerve damage, swelling, blood flow is not smooth, until the blood flow is blocked (blockage) This is what makes your penis and scrotum feel numb, tingling, or painful.
In cyclists, this problem is quite common. According to a study in Germany, 70% of cyclists experience the disorder. Even other studies in the United States published in the Journal of Urology reveal that cycling as far as 300 kilometers or more without a break risked causing impotence.
2. Lack of testosterone
Those of you who lack testosterone are also at risk of experiencing tingling penises. Because the hormone testosterone serves to maintain penis health. Lack of testosterone can make blood flow to the perineum area not smooth. As a result, the penis and scrotum may feel numb or tingling.
3. Neurological disorders or disorders
If you often experience penile tingling, you may have certain neurological diseases or disorders. Diseases that cause nerve disorders or damage such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and Peyronie's disease are known to cause the penis to feel tingling. Usually these diseases also cause impotence.
Prevent and overcome penis tingling
When the penis starts tingling, try to stand up so that your perineal area is not depressed again. Usually after the blood flow returns to normal, the tingling sensation will disappear in a few minutes. However, if this condition does not improve too, immediately contact your doctor or health service.
To prevent penis tingling, standing from a saddle while cycling can help reduce pressure on the perineal area. If possible, pause for a moment and stand up if you've been cycling too long. You should also choose a wider saddle. The pressure you feel will decrease because it spreads across the surface, not just at one point.
If the penis is often tingling even though you don't often ride or sit for a long time, it could be the cause of a disease or a disguised disorder. Contact your doctor to get the right diagnosis and treatment. Directly dealing with the disease can prevent and treat penis tingling.
