Did you know that in certain conditions a penis CAN get stuck inside of a vagina?
Pick your mouth up off the floor!
It’s true that this rare condition can be problematic for many couples and occur for many different reasons. In short, during penetrative intercourse, the penis becomes stuck inside of the vagina or anus most often due to swelling. Depending on the severity of how stuck the penis becomes depends on how treatment or medical assistance needs to happen.
During intercourse and especially during climax, the vaginal and uterine muscles contract frequently and often tighten. This action alone can cause the penis to be temporarily stuck inside of the vagina, or until their erection begins to go away. For most situations involving penis captivus, this is easily rectified when the penis is entirely flaccid and can be easily removed.
Another reason that this can occur is due to penile swelling. Penile swelling can come on suddenly and create this problem. An infection, a present allergen, intense sexual movements or acts, or other causes can trigger this issue. Allergens are often present in things like contraceptive foams, lubrications, or other sexual “extras” used in the vagina to “improve” or “heighten” sexual pleasure. This is why testing new lubrications or products on the genitals before jumping in the sack can be beneficial for all!
If you land a case of penis captivus and waiting for a flaccid penis does not rectify the problem, you might need to reach out to medical professionals or make an ER trip for help. The three most common methods of treatment for this condition are:
- Lubrication. A simple silicone lubrication can assist in making sure all parts are moist and fluid. Dry genital tissue not only cause skin tears and hidden wounds but can also hinder a smooth penetrative sex act.
- Anesthesia or Sedation. In a controlled environment, small amounts of sedation or anesthesia are given to help relax the body and the muscles. This can allow doctors to help guide a captive penis back out of the vaginal canal.
- Surgical intervention. In rare cases, surgery might be necessary to help “deflate” or drain the blood from the penis, thusly freeing it from being trapped inside of the vaginal canal. Surgical intervention becomes necessary because the trapped penis can suffer cell and tissue damage if trapped inside for too long, or without proper blood flow for a duration of time.
If you are experiencing this condition, remember not to panic. This only increases blood flow and swelling throughout the body, which could make your situation worse. If you cannot easily slide the penis out of the trapped area, then seek out medical help.
Citations:
National Institutes of Health and Human Services
International Society for Sexual Medicine