This is hardly a news flash, but most men are wired for sex - a lot of it. But what is a dude to do when the opportunity for sex arises and he is stuck with a sore penis? The truth is that, unless the pain is really intense, most bros are going to soldier on and find some way to work around the sore penis. And not just because he is all primed for the joys that come with sex; he may also be concerned about disappointing his partner or blowing his first chance with someone he’d like to couple with on a regular basis. Since penis care is a concern for most guys, here are some hints to use when deciding to take the plunge and have sex despite a sore penis.

The cause

First, it’s important for a guy to verify why he has a sore penis. Hopefully, it’s just sore from overuse or being treated aggressively. If a guy has a lot of sex in a short period of time, it’s natural that the penile muscles should ache a bit. Alternatively, he may not have had a great frequency of sex, but perhaps the last time or two were really rough - really pleasurable but with a lot of friction. (And, of course, in either case both partner-based sex and masturbation should be considered.)

Sometimes, however, there can be other reasons, such as an STI - in which case, the man needs to see a doctor and get treatment (and avoid having partner sex until he knows it is safe). In intact men, it could be an issue with the foreskin not retracting or getting stuck behind the glans. Some penis skin allergies may also cause soreness.

Hints

Assuming that good old everyday soreness is indeed the culprit, here are a few hints to help the dedicated sex enthusiast soldier on despite his sore penis.

- Pamper it. Take some time to try to ease the soreness in advance of meeting up with a partner. Take a warm (not hot) towel and wrap it around the penis for a while. Afterward, apply a soothing crème to the entire area. Massage the crème into the penis, but avoid the temptation to continue massaging.

- Employ lubrication. A sore penis needs to make his penetrative entrance as smoothly as possible, so be sure to apply lubricant before making the final move. However, also be aware that some lubricants go heavy on fragrances or harsh chemicals, which will only exacerbate soreness. Pick a product that is gentle to the penis skin.

- Consider a condom. For some guys, a condom helps cut down on the friction and thereby avoids irritating the sore penis. However, others find that the tightness of the condom adds to the soreness. It may be wise to experiment with wearing a condom in advance to see if this is an option to pursue.

- Focus on foreplay. Foreplay is always important, but when the penis is sore and needs to penetrate as smoothly as possible, it becomes even more crucial.

These hints may help a man successfully engage in sex with a sore penis, but he may be even sorer afterward. He should use a first rate penis health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin) to help address this. Soothing relief can be had if the crème contains a pair of potent moisturizing agents, such as shea butter and vitamin E, which help to repair damaged and dry penis skin. The same crème needs to also include vitamin B5, which also goes by the name pantothenic acid. Vitamin B5 is excellent at protecting cell metabolism and keeping penile tissue healthy and better able to withstand vigorous activity.