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Masturbation
Enthusiastic masturbation causes swelling?
Originally Published: May 02, 1997
 

I went crazy and started masturbating more then usual in the shower and then when I got out my foreskin was swelled up. Should I see a Doctor?

 

If your penis does not go back to its usual condition in a few days, by all means, see a doctor. In the meantime, know that when you give your penis a high intensity workout, your penis may respond to all that vigorous, enthusiastic attention with redness, irritation, and/or swelling. Try using a water-based lube, pump yourself up, and then see what happens!

Alice

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