Penis pain from oral sex: useful tips
Whether a newbie ready to try it or a seasoned, mature lover, men tend to have a special fondness for oral sex. Even though intercourse is often the preferred form of sexual engagement, a change of pace from oral sex is almost always welcome. Of course, as with any form of sex, there are some penile care concerns associated with oral gratification. One of them is the possibility of pain in the penis. Here are several helpful tips to remember to lessen the chances of mouth-to-penis pleasure causing pain along the way.
In general, these tips are intended to address what might be considered “procedural” causes of penile pain from oral sex: things done “wrong.” But this is not exhaustive; There could be other sources of penile pain from oral sex that are not included here.
– Hot mouth, hot penis. Since oral sex on a man involves placing his penis in his mouth, it stands to reason that other things recently put in his mouth could come into contact with said penis. So, if the fellatio has just had a lunch full of hot and spicy food, chances are some of the spices are still on the tongue, throat, etc. That can make the penis extremely hot, and not in a good way. And once some spices or sauce come in contact with the penis, they take a while to go away, even if the penis is washed off quickly. (And guys, this is also true of cunnilingus; a man’s itchy mouth can make his vagina uncomfortably hot and painful, too.) How to avoid this situation? The best way to do this is to brush your teeth and/or use a mouthwash, and wait a decent amount of time after eating before getting down to business. An alternative? The man on the receiving end can wear a condom.
– Act while contagious. If a mouth full of spices can cause penis problems, what about a mouth full of germs? In most cases, a partner who is feeling sick is probably not willing to perform oral sex anyway. But often a person may be in the recovery stages of an illness, feeling better, but still harboring germs, and may be in the mood for a little oral pleasure. If that’s the case, a condom is another good way to protect yourself from penile pain.
– Suspenders. This used to not be a problem, but with more and more adults doing orthodontic jobs, it is an adult concern for some. Clearly, the idea of scraping metal against the delicate skin of the penis is problematic. A condom may help, but the best option may be for the giver to concentrate more on licking than swallowing the penis.
– Running out of oil. Lots of guys like oral sex that goes on and on (although the person performing it may not be that into long sessions). But the more the penis is sucked, the more its natural skin oils are depleted. This can leave the skin on the penis dry and raw, which is not the ideal state. So guys, don’t make it a marathon session; either ejaculate or move on to other forms of stimulation after an appropriate amount of time.
When oral sex results in regular pain in the penis, the use of a penis health cream (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven to be gentle and safe for skin) it can help. Select a cream with a high-end emollient (shea butter is one) and a natural moisturizer (such as vitamin E), which can help soothe irritated skin on your penis. If rough handling has resulted in decreased sensation, a cream with L-carnitine, a neuroprotective ingredient, can help restore lost sensation.