2023-07-14 07:13:00
What is the penis frenulum and what is it used for?
The brake, also called “frenulum of the penis”, is this small attachment (very thin triangular piece of skin) which connects the foreskin to the glans of the penis. In uncircumcised men, the foreskin slides along the penis during erection to leave to appear the glans is the uncap.It then goes back into place when the penis becomes flaccid again.
Frenulum rupture in men, what are we talking about?
“During sexual intercourse or during masturbation, when the frenulum is applied quickly and the “uncap” movement forced, it may happen that the frenulum tears completely. This is called rupture of the frenulum. partial rupture if part of it remains”, explains Dr Antoine Faix.
How do you know if you have a ruptured frenulum?
This accident is manifested by violent pain during erection, such as a stabbing sensation, and abundant bleeding in the glans.
Frenulum fracture and frenulum rupture, what’s the difference?
“No difference” assures the urologist. Even if it is true that we will more often use the term “rupture” in the general sense and “tear” to name what it is: “Rupture du frenulum: tearing of the skin of the skin which connects the foreskin to the glans .
How does brake breakage happen? The causes
A penis frenulum that is too short
Breakage of the brake occurs mainly in young menduring the first sexual intercourse without a condom, the condom playing until then a role of protection of the glans”, continues Antoine Faix. In question: a brake too short in these young men. Under the effect of the scalping, when the foreskin withdraws from the glans and because of the repeated friction of the sexual act or manual stimulation without lubrication, the frenulum yields. And when it breaks, it damages an arteriole and causes a small hemorrhage (source 1).
This accident can also occur in the adult man. “A little later in sexual life, the skin loses its elasticity and the tension exerted on the frenulum can lead to microlesions. Then, gradually, the brake deteriorates, becomes fibrous and shortens. Shorter and shorter, it can end up breaking and causing a partial or complete tearing of the frenulum”, explains Antoine Faix.
Some skin diseases involved
Frenulum breakage can also occur in case of skin abnormality such as lichen planus (Editor’s note chronic and recurrent autoimmune disease of the skin).
Namely: men whose penises are circumcised are not affected by this sexual incident, since they no longer have a foreskin.
What to do if the brake breaks? Is that bad ?
If the rupture of the brake is visually impressive, due to its significant bleeding, due to the high number of blood vessels in this area, this accident is nevertheless not serious and does not present serious complications. “Bleeding usually stops after local compression at the level of the glans, using a tissue or a handkerchief”, details the urologist. He qualifies: “If after 15 to 30 minutes it does not pass, go to the emergency room so that the medical staff can take stock of the small vessel that is broken.”
Once the “bleeding” has stopped, cleaning with water and neutral soap (intimate toilet type) is necessary, accompanied, if possible, by a small disinfection using a mild alcohol-free product. (Betadine type…).
The role of the partner is also essential when the victim panics in front of the accident, to calm, reassure, even take care of the injury.
A consultation with a general practitioner or a urologist will be necessary in the days following the incident in order to certify the type of tearing, complete or partial, and to prescribe the appropriate treatment.
Treatments: how to treat a broken brake?
In the event of partial breakage of the brake
Apply a healing ointment (without a prescription) and maintain good hygiene in this area, “taking care to retract the pubis in the shower”, continues the urologist. For prevention, it will also be necessary to avoid swimming during the healing period. Count a few days for complete healing of the frenulum of the penis.
In the event of complete breakage of the brake
If this injury cannot be treated with medication, surgery will in many cases be necessary. The brake is lengthened thanks to a small transverse incision: we speak of plasty of the frenulum.
Surgery can make it possible to lengthen the link that connects the frenulum and the foreskin to prevent it from tearing again. Antoine Faix, urologist.
This operation is usually done under local anesthesia and lasts a few minutes.
What consequences does the breaking of the brake have on sexuality?
“In the field of sexuality, the brake is what is called a trigger zone, a trigger zone, which plays an important role in sexual stimulation, pleasure and the triggering of ejaculation”, recalls the French Association of Urology in a press release (source 1). “Know however that the rupture of the brake has no impact on the pleasure felt during sexual intercourse and that the erogenous characteristics of this area are preserved even in the event of surgery”, reassures Antoine Faix.
Sometimes a mental block
From a psychological point of view, the apprehension to resume a sexual life is quite legitimate. There may be some blockage to penetration and ejaculation which can then impact sexuality. Taking your time and discussing it with your partner will be strongly advised. Do not hesitate to consult a sexologist if necessary.
How to avoid breakage of the brake?
As mentioned previously, too short frenulum is likely to promote breakage of it during sexual intercourse or masturbation. A few symptoms may raise suspicion: downward curvature of the glans during erection, feelings of tightness, slight pain during erection… In this case, consulting a urologist will invalidate or confirm this diagnosis. The latter may, if necessary, propose a preventive surgical action to lengthen the brake in order to avoid a possible partial or complete rupture of it.
To conclude, breakage of the brake is therefore a fairly common accident among young men, but not only. Although impressive, a break in the frenulum is fortunately a minor injury and preventive or corrective surgery can solve this problem.
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