Peyronie's Disease and Sex
Peyronie's disease in its mildest form is simply a slight inconvenience that will hopefully go away on its own accord but even mild pain and bending can cause distress to many men as the condition affects the core of their manhood. So what impact can Peyronie's disease have on your sex life?
In the early stages pain when erect is common. This can be very off putting and can affect the libido. It's worth remembering though that for the majority of men the pain is a temporary feature of the condition which will pass in a few weeks, or if you're more unfortunate in a few months. Taking vitamin E tablets may help reduce the pain.
The next problem is the bending of the penile shaft. Peyronie's is very variable and a lot depends on where the plaques occur. The female vagina is a very flexible organ and so a certain amount of bending should have little impact. An upward bend may be seen as quite an advantage if it isn't too pronounced as it is more likely to rub against the G-Spot during intercourse. That's why G-Spot vibrators are often curved.
Whichever way your penis bends at some stage curving can become pronounced enough to make penetration difficult and, if the condition continues to worsen, eventually it could become impossible.
Erectile dysfunction can also occur especially where Peyronie's has become established and the plaques have hardened. This can vary from being less hard (especially above the plaque) to a total inability to achieve an erection. As the plaques harden there may also be a shortening of the flaccid penis though this is usual slight.
You must remember for the vast majority of men the impact on their sex life caused by Peyronie's disease will be limited and with an understanding partner even those whose condition has become more serious most problems can be worked around.
Talking things through is the best way to cope with both the physical and emotional aspects brought about by Peyronie's. Look for solutions as early as possible to increase your chances of limiting the effects of Peyronie's disease.