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This may sound like a stupid question, but I haven't really found out if this is normal or not...is it normal, after an ejaculation, to have a slight lingering ache around my penis? Nothing major or bothersome, but I just wanted to make sure I'm in good health. My penis aches a little and then it usually goes away within an hour or so. Just wanted to make sure I don't have any problem or anything.
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Answer:
by John (Jack) Johnston: (05/27/2004)
Hi S, first of all, there is NO "stupid" question when it comes to sexual health or function. And pain or discomfort can be a warning that something needs attention. It's part of male conditioning in our culture to "play through" or "work through" pain. For example injured football players are often given ovations for limping back on to the field and getting back into the game right away. I don't think this is such a great idea, especially when it comes to sexual matters or the healthy functioning of one's penis!
I'm not a physician and even if I were, I doubt that I would feel comfortable making a diagnosis via email! :-)
My point is: It may be no big deal at all, but since the discomfort is persistent, give yourself the peace of mind by having it checked out by a urologist (M.D.). Your family doctor can refer you to one, or if you don't have a family doctor (you should get one!), check in the "Yellow Pages" under "Physicians - Urologists".
You can also just call the non-emergency phone number (also called the "Outpatient" number) of your local hospital and ask them to put you in touch with a urologist.
Once you find out the answer from the urologist, you might come back here and post what you learned, so that others may benefit. Good luck, stay healthy!
Best regards,
JackReviewed by Sexual Health Editorial Team
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