Just because vaginas get gynecologists and annual exams and all that jazz doesn't mean you can just forget about your penis health. In fact, there are a lot of problems that can arise if you don't look after your penis properly. So to find out more about how to keep your penis as healthy as possible, BuzzFeed Health spoke with two board-certified urologists: Dr. Here are some common mistakes, bad habits, poor hygiene practices, and behaviors they'd suggest ditching ASAP.
After an acute injury, penis feels numb and rubbery
Numb penis: Causes, symptoms, and how to regain sensitivity
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When a person loses some or all of the feeling in their penis, it has become numb. The penis contains many nerve endings, and it is usually very sensitive. Numbness can occur when a person sits in a certain position for a long time. It can also result from low testosterone levels, another health issue, or an injury. People should see their doctor if their penis or testicles have become numb for no apparent reason.
Chronic pelvic pain is defined as pain present below the level of the umbilicus with a duration of more than six months [1,2]. Chronic pelvic pain syndromes CPPS are highly prevalent in Western society, affecting both males and females. Until recently, non-bacterial chronic prostatitis has been widely accepted as the leading cause of chronic pelvic pain in men [4]. However, a new phenomenon, known as hard flaccid syndrome, is being recognised as an alternative cause of unremitting pelvic pain in men by specialist pelvic floor physiotherapists and some urologists.