In a split second, your body might go from oooh to ow! Sex shouldnt be painful. So what gives? Why is your penis sore afterward?

First things first: If you have a sore penis after sex, youre not alone. This malady can be traced to anything from friction (ooh, sound familiar?) to an STI.

Should I be worried about a sore penis after sex?

That depends. A sore penis after sex doesnt always indicate a bigger problem. Maybe you a little too jiggy with it.

However, if you have accompanying symptoms that indicate infection or allergic reaction, call your doctor to rule out serious illness.

So, put on your cotton boxers, take a seat, and scroll down to figure out whats going on with your nether regions and how to fix it.

If your junks a little tender, dont sweat it. Heres a list of possible culprits and what to do about them.

Your penis is a pretty sensitive organ. Thats a *good* thing. But it also means you can injure it by going too hard or for too long.

Specifically:

Solution: Give it time.

Rough sex? Check in

Rough sex can potentially cause injuries to all parties. If its yours and your partner or partners thing, thats fine. But make sure youre on the same page before getting into rough sex.

If youre in pain after getting it on vigorously with someone else, check on them too. And dont forget to have a safe word in place or communicate when enoughs enough.

Communicating in the bedroom is central to safe, consensual, and enjoyable sex.

Hello, friction, my old friend

Chafing happens. On your thighs, glutes, armpits, and yep your peen.

Lack of lubrication during sex can rub or wear away at the top layer of skin. That leads to sensitivity and soreness.

If lack of lube is your issue, you might also notice:

Solution: Time. Avoid sex or masturbation until your penis is back to normal. (Also, use lube, condoms with lube, or even coconut oil next time.)

A range of lubes is available for purchase online.

In general, taking longer than 30 minutes to ejaculate is considered delayed ejaculation (DE).

DE is one of several types of ejaculatory dysfunction erectile dysfunction being the most common.

What causes delayed ejaculation?

Any combo of these factors can lead to DE:

DE can make your penis feel swollen (and not in a good way), but the tenderness should go away within a few hours of ejaculation.

Solution: Wait it out. But also, if this was your first time experiencing DE, call your doctor. DE can be a sign of other health problems.

Are you allergic to latex? The chemicals in certain lubes? Or the material of your newest sex toy?

If you have sensitive skin, an allergic reaction mightve happened, aka contact dermatitis. Allergic reactions usually cause some of these other symptoms too:

Contact dermatitis can last a few days to a few weeks. Avoid sex (and irritating products) until your skin has cleared up.

Solution: Your course of action will depend on the severity of your allergy. If its extreme, call a doc. Otherwise, try an over-the-counter (OTC) allergy med or topical treatment.

Allergic medications and OTC topical creams are available to buy online.

Yep, sometimes a sore penis is a sign of an STI. And if you think you have an STI, youre not in uncharted waters.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people reported a record-breaking 2,457,118 STI cases in the U.S. during 2018.

TBH, some folks with STIs never experience symptoms. But if an STI is causing pain, its probably one of these:

Other signs of an STI include:

Solution: Visit a healthcare clinic or call your doctor. Your sore penis requires medical treatment. Its always best to be open with sexual partners about current STIs and you should expect the same in return.

Whether you have acute or chronic prostatitis, the swelling can cause pain and soreness in your junk. That includes your penis.

What exactly is prostatitis?

A little Latin lesson: The suffix -itis means inflammation.

Prostatitis = an inflamed prostate.

#TheMoreYouKnow

Prostatitis can occur due to an underlying infection, so sit up and listen if you notice these other symptoms:

Solution: If you feel fever, chills, and UTI symptoms alongside a painful peen, seek medical treatment immediately.

Phimosis = when you cant pull your foreskin back from around the tip of your penis. (Its like that time you found it really hard to get your swimming hat on, but for your wang.)

An infection or skin condition causes the head of your penis to swell, restricting blood flow and mobility.

If you have phimosis, youll notice soreness when you pee, get a boner, and have sex. Other signs include:

Solution: Talk to your doctor. This requires medical treatment and analysis of the underlying cause.

Yep, folks with penises get yeast infections too.

A yeast infection is an overgrowth of a fungus called Candida albicans (wow, catchy).

Youre more likely to experience a yeast infection if you have a weak immune system, dont wash your junk often enough, or your partner has a yeast infection. Certain meds can also make you more prone to yeast infections.

Other signs of a penile yeasty:

The good news? Yeast infections are totally treatable. Youll want to start an antifungal cream or ointment pronto to get it under control.

Solution: Treat your yeast infection to soothe your sore penis. If youve never had a yeast infection, its best to confirm your diagnosis and any recommended treatments with a doctor.

Topical antifungal creams are available for purchase online.

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are no joke. Youll probably have a painful, burning sensation when you pee and you might even feel the sting in your anus or rectum.

Other symptoms of UTIs include:

If your sore penis is the first sign of a UTI, youre in luck! You can nip that infection in the bud. As a UTI progresses, it can cause kidney, bladder, and urethra problems.

Solution: Call your doctor. UTIs dont always go away and might even cause complications without treatment.

According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, up to 10 percent of folks with penises could have Peyronies disease a buildup of scar tissue that causes your penis to curve.

For obvious reasons, Peyronies disease can lead to a sore penis. Depending on the severity of the curve, penetrative sex might be painful. Or you might just feel tender and sore after the act.

Folks with autoimmune disorders seem more likely to develop Peyronies. Diabetes, prostate cancer, and age might also raise your risk.

Peyronies takes time to develop. You might notice these other symptoms first:

Solution: Talk to your doctor if you think you might have Peyronies disease. If they agree, theyll refer you to a urologist. Peyronies is treatable, but the type of treatment depends on the severity of your symptoms.

First things first: POIS is a *rare* and serious cause of penis soreness.

Researchers are still trying to figure out what causes POIS. Most agree that it has something to with an allergic reaction to your own semen or hormones.

If you have POIS, youre likely to feel pain and fatigue almost immediately after ejaculating. The reaction can last anywhere from a few minutes to several hours.

Other signs of POIS:

How serious is POIS?

POIS isnt life-threatening, but it could impact your quality of life. No one wants to feel crappy after what should be a fun and intimate experience.

Its important to get a diagnosis so that you can work with a specialist on pinpointing the best treatment for you.

Solution: If you notice any of the above symptoms right after sex, make an appointment with your doctor. Tell them youre concerned about POIS.

If you winced reading that, youre absolutely correct (our eyes are also watering a little). No, your boner doesnt actually contain bones. But a penile fracture can occur all the same.

An erection involves the penis engorging with blood. This blood rushes into a body called the tunica albuginea. Penile trauma (yikes) or a sudden bending of the penis can tear this lining. This is absolutely a medical emergency.

Symptoms include:

A severe penile fracture might also cause a tear in your urethra (aka your pee-hole).

Penile fracture? Yep, its an emergency

Seek immediate treatment at your nearest ER if you notice signs of a penile fracture.

Surgery is the only way to fix it.

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