Problems and misconceptions

If you think about the slang used to describe an adult penis, it all has a certain weight substance to it: words like beef, dong, whanger, rod, bazooka, meat and truncheon all suggest size and solidity. Find out more about male sexual health and other concerns.

1. Are my genitals getting tired?
   I am 40 years old. I have been experiencing pain during my orgasms lately. I have always masturbated at least once a day and sometimes twice. Now when I get close to cumming I start to feel a pain in my balls and deeper inside. The pain gets stronger when I am cumming. Are my genitals getting tired?
2. Are uncut penises meant to smell bad?
   Is the uncut penis really stinky (urine, smegma, or any infection) or is it a perfectly normal "penis smell"?.
3. Can I catch an STD from a male masturbator sex toy?
   I purchased a male masturbator sex toy new from an adult store, but I noticed there was a pubic hair (not mine) on the packaging after I used the sex toy. I think someone might have used it and returned it to the store but I'm not sure. Can I catch an STD from a male masturbator sex toy? Should I be tested?
4. Can I reduce my excessive precum problem?
   I am a 24 year old male and every time I get an erection my sperm starts flowing out in drops. On your site I read that this is precum and is normal. But the quantity of this has increased in the past six months to such an extent that it sometimes even stains my pants. Is there any way to reduce this? And if not till when will this continue?
5. Could my weight affect my ability to ejaculate?
   I am fifty-two, almost 200 pounds, on Prozac for ten years, impotent; still, sometimes I masturbate; and when I ejaculate, not much comes out. Why?
6. Do penis enlargement exercises lead to impotence?
   There is a high degree of risk of damage to your genitals in you attempt penis enlargement techniques such as those found on the Internet.
7. Does excessive loss of semen weaken the immune system?
   Does excessive loss of semen weaken the immune system and lead to tuberculosis?...
8. How can I loosen my foreskin?
   I have a tight foreskin and it hurts a bit when I pull it back when my penis is erect. Can I do anything to make it loose so that it doesn't hurt me?
9. How can I stop masturbating?
   I have been masturbating for two years but I want to stop because I have almost completely lost the sensation of orgasm. How can I stop?
10. How can I stop my wet dreams?
    I often ejaculate during sleeping. I know it's sometimes a result of masturbating while I am asleep so to avoid it I have tied both my hands to the bed but even then ejaculation occurs. Now I am going to stay with my sister and I'm worried what she'll think. How can I stop this happening to me?
11. Is impotence a symptom of old age?
    There are normal changes in a man's sexual function as he gets older, but these are not impotence and do not mean he is going to lose his erectile ability (in other words, you don't wear out your penis.
12. Is it normal for me to take so long to cum?
    It is taking me too long to cum while having sex. Sometimes I don't come at all until I masturbate on my own. Is this normal? I feel very bothered about it.
13. Is looking at porn a bad way to stimulate yourself?
    It depends what you mean by "bad".
14. Is my penis exhausted?
    I am 19 years old and I've been masturbating about once a day for three years. For the past few weeks, whenever I masturbate I don't get the same sensation I used to. My penis does not get as hard as it used to and my semen is more watery than thick. Is it possible that I have exhausted my penis?
15. It's bigger than Ben Hur
    If you think about the slang used to describe an adult penis, it all has a certain weight substance to it: words like beef, dong, whanger, rod, bazooka, meat and truncheon all suggest size and solidity.
16. Peyronie's Disease
    Peyronie's disease, a condition of uncertain cause, is characterized by a plaque, or hard lump, that forms on the penis. The plaque develops on the upper or lower side of the penis in layers containing erectile tissue. It begins as a localized inflammation and can develop into a hardened scar.
17. Prostate problems
    The prostate is part of the male sex organs. It is about the size of a walnut and surrounds the tube called the urethra, located just below the bladder.
18. Should I use talcum powder under my foreskin?
    The day after I masturbate, my uncut penis smells. I shower at least once a day but still have to wash it whenever possible to lessen the smell after urinating. Should I use talcum powder to take away the smell?
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20. What is male impotence?
    Impotence is a consistent inability to sustain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse. Medical professionals often use the term "erectile dysfunction" to describe this disorder and to differentiate it from other problems that interfere with sexual intercourse, such as lack of sexual desire and problems with ejaculation and orgasm. This fact sheet focuses on impotence defined as erectile dysfunction.
21. What is the musky smell between my legs?
    During the day my perineum (area between balls and ass) gets really sweaty and smells all musky even when I clean it in the morning. Is there a cream or something I can use to get rid of the smell?
22. What is your opinion of penis enlargement?
    I am 28 years old and I am interested in penis enlargement and more so in the idea of having a circumcision. Can you please give me your opinion?
23. What should I think about during sex?
    How do I get rid of anxieties? Do I have to go to a psychiatrist? It's hard to get over my worries. Every time I have sex, I can't stop thinking about not having an erection. It's very annoying. What should I do? What should I think about during sex? Should I concentrate on having an erection? When I do that I become more worried that I won't have an erection.
24. Who wants a larger penis?
    Most body modifications - pectoral or penis enlargements, liposuction, chemical peels, etc - seem to do more harm than good and, in many cases, leave you with less than you started with.