This Is The Sex Position That's Most Likely To Lead To A Broken Penis
Yes, it really is possible to break a penis—and some sex positions can put your guy at a greater risk for penile fracture than others, according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Impotence Research.
For the study, researchers looked at 90 patients aged 18 to 66 who had fractured their penises. They found that 77 percent of those cases were sexual-trauma related, so they took a closer look at the sex positions being performed during the time of their injuries.
The most dangerous sex position? A whopping 41 percent of men fractured their penis during doggy style, followed by missionary and woman-on-top. The severity of the fracture was similar between doggy and missionary, but significantly worse when comparing doggy and woman-on-top, the study found.
Penile fractures occur when you put too much force on an erection. There are sponge-like tubes in the tissue of the penis that become rigid when filled with blood, urologist Tobias Köhler, M.D., told us last year. Those tubes don’t bend when they’re hit with lots of force, which can cause them to “break,” leading to pain, swelling, blood blockages, and if it’s bad enough, a trip to the ER.
And yes, there may even be a cracking or popping sound, the study authors note.
Recent Brazilian research concluded that woman-on-top is the riskiest sex position for your penis, since the woman is in control of angle and speed. If he accidentally slips out, his member can hit a bony area of your body, or you may sit back down on his penis (with your entire body weight) at a funny angle.
But what makes doggy style so severe in this case? The researchers speculate that when he’s entering you from behind, he may get overly excited and sex can become “extremely vigorous.” If his penis slips out of your vagina and hits against your perineum or pubic symphysis—both of which are hard, bony surfaces—it can cause greater trauma to his rod.
And as hard as it may be sometimes, try not to overdo it in bed. When sex gets vigorous, that put his penis at risk. Maintaining some cool will help you avoid any awkward slip ups or angles, says Dr. Köhler.
This article originally appeared on Men’s Health
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