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Q: Penile numbness affecting shaft , sex life , and orgasms

asked by: DoctorQuestion on July 14th, 2007

I have had penile numbness for about 3 years now. It was very mild but has gradually increased - both in the "intensity" of the numbness, and in the areas of the penis, now moving around the shaft and upt o about 80 percent. It is affecting orgasm and my sex life. But there is absolutely no erectile difficulty. What could this be from? Please help. Thank you.

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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on August 8th, 2007

Sexual Health - Men Answer A3134

You wrote:

"Current medical status: I have seen a neurologist for an MRI of brain and spine. Two UBO's brain which they say are benign (and should be followed up on) and a normal spine. Also, a normal prostate exam and a normal bladder/prostate ultrasound."

You'll need a neurological examination to objectively identify any “penile numbness”. Skin on the penis is usually very sensitive to touch and pain. Generally, an erection can be provoked in 2 ways:
1. By local stimulation of the penis skin, especially on the penis’s head. This is a local reflex that is controlled by the spinal cord and
2. By erotic thoughts. This is controlled by the brain.

If you really had penile numbness, the first erection mechanism would be disturbed.

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