The fracture of the penis, which is in reality a tear of the cavernous bodies, is a rare accident but nevertheless very painful, and which can leave sequelae. What is called fracture of the penis.

To understand what a tear of the penis is, it is worth quickly remembering what a penis is made of. The penis is made up in the middle of the urethra, the channel that allows semen and urine to escape. It also consists of a kind of envelope, in which the cavernous bodies are located. These spongy tissues are located above the penis, and contain dozens of small veins.

During the erection, it is this tissue which is filled with blood and which allows a hardening of the penis. It is these cavernous bodies that can rupture (we speak of tearing) if the penis is suddenly bent or if too much pressure is imposed on it, as during a rapid and intense movement. The rigid shell tears, and the penis appears to be “broken” and becomes flaccid again. 

What is called a “penile fracture” or penis is actually a tear in the corpora cavernosa. Indeed, there is no bone in the penis, so we cannot speak of a fracture or breakage.

This tear usually occurs during sexual intercourse, following a movement of movement of the penis too fast and too brutal, while it is erect.

It can also be the consequence of pressure applied too intensely and / or for too long on the erect penis, which forces it to bend and therefore to break.

When tearing, a cracking noise is heard, then the penis instantly “bends” and becomes colored in purplish tones, like when you have a hematoma. This is a rare but extremely painful accident that must be treated urgently. 

As we have seen, a tear in the penis is a rare but very painful accident. It is therefore imperative to contact the emergency room to take care of the victim as soon as possible. While waiting for help to arrive, you can apply ice to the hematoma to calm the pain and prevent it from spreading. So, if you hear abnormal noise and experience severe pain as a result of sudden movement during intercourse or masturbation, do not wait and turn to the medical profession. An x-ray of the penis will allow the origin of the tear to be located in the cavernous bodies.

Once help has been notified, surgery is usually considered to remove the hematoma and suture the albuginea (the envelope of tissue that surrounds the cavernous body). Surgeons also check for a ruptured urethra, the conduit that leads urine from the bladder to the ejaculatory ducts outside. Indeed, this tear can lead to complications such as urinary problems or erection, especially if it is left untreated. After the operation, the penis is immobilized in a bandage, and sexual intercourse is prohibited for 2 to 3 weeks, while the penis heals completely.

The tearing of the corpora cavernosa is an accident which remains a relatively rare occurrence. It is therefore easy to avoid it, by respecting a few precautions during sexual intercourse. First, if you feel that penetration is difficult, that you are forcing on the penis, do not insist. Use lubricant and take your time, but never “push” on the penis to make it come in: this could cause unusually strong pressure on it.

Likewise, certain positions impose too great a torsion of the penis, which could force it to bend too much. Do not attempt to perform acrobatic feats if your anatomy or the shape of your penis does not allow it. Generally speaking, if you feel pain when penetrating or masturbating, slow down and change your position.