penile injury

x.x.x

hi folks, this is my first post so be gentle.
i'll get straight into, you know the piece of skin on the underside of your head, that's attached to your head and foreskin? well afew months ago i tore it, not completely but enough to produce what seemed like a hundred pints of blood. :eek:
now with my current girlfriend this hashappened a few times, smaller tears, less blood but puts me out of action. :mad:
my question is, has anyone experienced this? any suggestions on a solution?

m4cker

ouch i didn't know that could happen my condolences

uberwolf

go to a doctor. Immediately.

x.x.x

thanks for the condolences macker.lol. havent paidmy final respects to it yet though.lol.
i'm sure i will be going to the doctor when i can find the time, but i also think it might have something to do with the 'mechanics' of myself and herselfs bits... ?

memphis

uberwolf wrote:

go to a doctor. Immediately.

I second the motion!

I pity you man, that sounds pretty f*cking sore. U need to see a doc, and for god sake don't be embarassed about it, I'm sure your doc is well used to dealing with such sensitive subject matter.

x.x.x

thanks memphis, i'm not in the slightest bit embarassed though, been to him twice before with bruising andagain torn foreskin so he knows to snap on the gloves when i walk in.lol.

ferdi

Penile Problems - Frenulum Breve


Penile Problems

The frenulum is like the joining ridge under the tongue. Underneath the glans of the penis there is a small sheet of skin which joins the glans to the foreskin. This is known as the frenulum. If the frenulum is too short on the erect penis, it causes the foreskin to slide forward. When the foreskin is tugged back the tethering effect of this "bridle" causes pain. During intercourse, this can happen and as a result the tight frenulum will often rip and bleed.

There are degrees of brevity. When erect, minor degrees allow the foreskin to retract behind the glans. This causes few problems apart from tension during sexual intercourse which results in a bruised feeling afterwards.

Some men are born without a frenulum. Sometimes the frenulum spreads out like the roots of a tree. Quite often, the frenulum forms one prominent ridge. This ridge runs from the foremost point of the shaft in the cleft between the two cloves under the glans, running back along the shaft and the inner foreskin. When erect, a healthy frenulum allows the foreskin to retract freely. The frenulum can be of any thickness, independent of the length.

What are the effects of frenulum breve?
Problems generally occur during intercourse. Lubrication (e.g. K-y jelly) is necessary during penetration, ejaculation or if their is tightening of the vagina. Pain will result as the foreskin is pulled backwards and strain is put on the frenulum. It is during these times that the frenulum may rip.

The effects of frenulum breve during erection is that when the foreskin is retracted and then let go, the foreskin slides or moves forward again. There is a lot of pulling on the foreskin e.g. during erection the short frenulum pulls the foreskin forward, intercourse, masturbation and ejaculation often causes the foreskin to be pulled backwards.

During masturbation, the erection is manually controlled. Therefore, painful movements can be avoided as the foreskin can be kept in a forward position. Occasionally, pain or ripping are reported during masturbation. However, after masturbation, some men express a feeling of soreness or bruising.

In the case of men who have been circumcised, there is sometimes no foreskin for the tension of the short frenulum to displace. The glans will then bend downwards during erection and as a result of the direct strain, the frenulum will rip.

What are the degrees of Brevity?
There are various degrees of brevity. Frenulum breve is rather mysterious and difficult to understand. The same degree of visible brevity can have different effects depending on where the nerves are present (the area behind the glans and underneath the penis has a good supply of nerves).

Short degrees
The frenulum can be so short that there is actually no frenulum. The foreskin may be attached to the glans or even directly underneath the urinary opening of the glans. If some movement is possible, the foreskin will always slide forward and recover the glans. The effects of these short degrees either hinder penetration or cause pain and rip when attempting to penetrate.

Less tight degrees
Part of the foreskin can be retracted behind the glans and penetration can be carried out. However, this is more likely to cause pain or ripping during ejaculation. Soreness or feelings of bruising may also result. It has been reported that with these less tight degrees, ripping may eventually occur after several years of active sex. Therefore, accumulated effects over years may be greater even although the degree of pain is less and partly avoidable.

What happens when the frenulum rips?
Usually ripping of the frenulum is accompanied with pain and bleeding. This is the most common symptom. For young men experiencing their first sexual encounter when the erection tightens to its limit the frenulum can rip. Usually, these men are not aware that they have a problem until this time. Needless to say, not only the man, but both partners are very worried. However, ripping may occur later, not always on the first sexual encounter.

When ripping occurs, it indicates that the foreskin has retracted fully. Healing may result in scarring which is vulnerable and makes the frenulum even tighter. As a result, there will be a subsequent rip and the process continues. A scab or wart ulcer may occur on the frenulum after it rips and this may break off during sexual intercourse.

There are two main types of frenulum. The frenulum may be thick and sturdy. In this case if the frenulum rips, it can rejoin back. In the case of a thin frenulum (has a string of skin like a hem) when it rips tiny flaps of skin may be left behind which then recede into the shaft skin below the glans. With the thin frenulum breve once the 'hem' rips the rest of the frenulum will then rip easily.

With ageing, the skin tightens. A man who has a frenulum which has caused no problem throughout the years may now find that the frenulum can cause tension, sometimes rip and therefore require surgery.

What is the appropriate treatment?
It is important to discuss treatment with the patient. If the frenulum is found to be too short, having been checked before puberty, all that is needed may be a simple incision. Suture marks can then be avoided and stretching problems with the scar. If frenuloplasty is carried out at an early age when the frenulum is thin, generally the remaining tiny hanging flaps of skin will recede into the shaft skin and the glans.

Surgical treatment - Frenuloplasty
Most men who have had surgical treatment for this problem do not realize just how sensitive as well as erotic the area around the frenulum can be. Prior to operation, the frenulum has held the foreskin forward. Any stimulation to the area in the past would have been extremely painful. It is good to note that any pain experienced prior to operation will turn to pleasure after the operation.

The average age for surgical treatment is from 17 to 27 years old. (This was reported by a Urologist in Germany who operates approximately once a month on these cases). This is a very small operation and is usually done as an out-patient.

The frenuloplasty is performed by making a series of small cuts which are z or y shaped (referred to as a z-plasty or y-plasty). When these cuts are stitched together they form a straight line or a row of 5 or 6 horizontal lines which are barely visible. Healing takes place in about two weeks and the area is considered to be fully functional in about 4 weeks. The frenuloplasty is a proficient operation.

It is recommended that the operation be carried out by a Urologist.

General comments


Some men may go through their entire life without knowing that they have this problem. Many men do not even know that there is a cure.

There is a tendency for the adolescent to forget to wash the area because of the overall impression that the foreskin remains forward.

Due to the condition, it is problematic to use a condom due to the annoying pulling.

Take note:?Any pain experienced prior to operation will turn to pleasure after.

Seraphina

well that was... thorough... ferdi...

ferdi

twas done with with my two old friends mr.copy and dr.paste

not actual experience :eek:

Idbatterim

You obviously have a minor case of frenelum breve, it is quite common. Stretching will work depending on the severity. Check out healthboards.com and go to male anatomy, there are lots of threads there on your problem and how overcome it.

x.x.x

thanks for that ferdi, your a good man.
'can be solved by a small incission' hmmm i wonder if the stanley blade in the garage is clean enough :rolleyes:

RE*AC*TOR

:eek:
sitting here reading this holding my legs together in a squirmy motion.

FÚCKING OUCH!!!!!

Beruthiel

x.x.x wrote:

any suggestions on a solution?

this is not a medical forum and there is nobody in here who can suggest a solution
other than - get your doctor to sort it out!
B

x.x.x

thanks beruthiel but like i've said i will be going to the doctor.
but thanks to the replies i've gotten i have some information on the problem and virtual sympathetic pats on the back from the lads.

Gordon

Good stuff, don't use the stanley knife on your penis.