A truly straight penis is very rare indeed. Nearly all penises have at least some arc to them. It's possible your girlfriend just doesn't know that, and therefore nothing is wrong!
That said, if your curvature is anything more than mild, you may have Peyronie's disease. Peyronie's is caused by a plaque (an area of calcified tissue) that prevents the penis from stretching in that area. It generally starts as a bump beneath the skin in the elastic covering of the erectile tissue, which gradually spreads and flattens to form a calcium deposit. It's not always clear why the plaque form, but one cause is trauma to the penis, such as over-bending. It's also more common as men age.
Peyronie's disease occurs in about 3% of males. The severity of the condition varies greatly. Mild curves are most common, but complete U-turns do happen. Because the plaque prevents the penis from extending, some shortening of the erection is also likely. About a third of men experience painful erections with Peyronie's, and 20% become impotent.
Until recently, a wait-and-see approach was about the best doctors had to offer. Oral vitamin E or colchicine didn't do any harm, and surgical correction was (and still is) a possible -- but extreme -- way to correct severe curvature. (Loss of erections and numbness often accompany surgery.)
Four years ago, however, a doctor came up with the idea of injecting a drug called verapamil to dissolve the plaque. Of the patients who participated in the study, it helped 60% of them.
Then, just two years ago, a pharmacist developed a system for applying verapamil cream to the skin of the penis in the area of plaque. Verapamil helps 65% to 70% of men, but it works best when applied early, while the plaque is developing.
If you think yours is more than a mild case of curvature, then I suggest that you see a doctor to determine the extent of your problem and discuss your options. Together you may be able to straighten things out, or at the very least s/he can put your mind at rest.
Unless the curve is really extreme and makes sex uncomfortable, I don't see any reason why you shouldn't have sex in the meantime.
ItalStall
Posted: 27 Sep 00:23
