Hazardous To Men, Avoid 3 Sex Positions That Can Make Penis Break

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JAKARTA - Sex is often considered a fun and healthy activity. In addition to increasing intimacy, this activity can also be a kind of light exercise that helps train the heart and lungs. However, there is another side that is rarely discussed, namely the risk of injury when in contact.

Minor injuries such as abrasions or muscle aches can usually heal on their own. But there are also serious injuries that require medical treatment, one of which is a broken penis (penile fracture).

"Pengs can occur in any position, usually when a strong boost misses and hits the pelvis," explained Dr. Michael C. Gerling, a specialist in orthopedics and director of musculoskeletal care at Bayonne Medical Center, New Jersey, quoted from the New York Post page.

Pat penis terjadi ketika tunica albuginea berlayanan jaringan yang menjaga bentuk penis, yaitu retak akibat trauma. Kondisi ini biasanya ditandai dengan suara retakan atau pop, sakit berat, reteksi langsung hilang, serta pumbung dan remuksi.

"If this happens, go straight to the ER. Unlike fractures in general, this case must be handled by urologists," said Gerling.

Operations are usually needed to repair tissue, blood clots, and restore normal functions. Patients are generally asked not to have sex for about six weeks.

A 2020 study in Brazil that reviewed 20 years of data found that the three most frequent positions trigger a broken penis:

1. Doggy style - 43% case

2. Missionary (the man above) - 40% case

3. Woman on top (of the above woman) - 12% case

The rest came from other positions, with a much smaller number.

"Posisi-posisi yang tampak berbahaya justru jarang memicu cedera karena orang tidak sering melakukannya," kata Gerling.

How To Prevent Injury

According to Gerling, the key lies in communication and not in a hurry.

"Sexes that are too rude are often the cause of injury, because your partner accidentally injures each other. This can be minimized with a more gentle, careful approach, and good communication," he explained.

He also suggested several things to reduce risks, including:

- Avoid connecting in slippery, narrow, or unstable places.

- Beware of high risk positions, such as standing or lifting a partner.

- Adjust the intensity to the condition of the body, especially if you have back or joint problems.

"The knee can be heavy for the knee, while lifting and turning the body is more risky in people with a history of back pain," he said.

"Take time to warm up and stretch before intercourse, especially if there are complaints in the body," he continued.

Apart from broken penis, back pain is also one of the most common problems. Especially in the position of the man above or the doggy style position.

"The back tension is usually triggered by excess energy, lifting the body, curling the back, or rotating movements," said Gerling.

"Controllary strengthening of the core muscle and routine stretching can be very helpful to prevent injury," he continued.