Every guy gets a sore penis every now and then, often due to overuse or over-enthusiastic use. But just because a man is suffering from a sore penis doesn’t mean his sex drive is diminished. Good penis care requires giving the penis time to recover from its painful state, yet sometimes a guy really can’t resist the opportunity to engage in some playful activities. Is there a way that he can do so without taking that penile soreness to an even higher level?

Rest is best

Make no mistake about it, if a guy can give his aching member a decent amount of rest, that’s the best course of action. And if the soreness is due to a serious cause, such as surgery, it’s absolutely essential that he bite the bullet and suffer from sexual aching.

Even if the soreness is just regular, everyday "overactive" aching, giving it a rest is still best. But when a guy just can’t control his urges, here are some tips on alternative strategies that may enable him to engage in lusty activities with less chance of increasing the soreness factor.

Wear a condom

Hopefully, those who are not in a committed, long-term relationship are already using condoms when they have partner-based sex. While nothing can guarantee 100% protection, condoms significantly cut down the risk of contracting a disease.

But having an extra layer covering the penis can also help to reduce soreness during intercourse. It won’t eliminate it entirely, but it can alter the tactile sensation enough that it can help.

Guys with a sore penis shouldn’t just use a condom during partner sex either. They should slip one on while masturbating as well. This will cut down on the friction (which can be excessive when masturbating) and reduce additional soreness.

Go oral

Yes, penetrative sex is most guys’ favorite form of sex, but when the member is sore, it can end up just making the manhood miserable afterward. Sure, intercourse is sensational, but other forms of sex can also be rewarding. It may help to take advantage of the soreness to engage in other forms with a partner. After all, oral sex can be pretty mind-blowing, too. And a man’s partner might also appreciate the opportunity to receive oral from him as well.

Oral sex has the added advantage of keeping the penis nice and moist. Proper hydration of the member is often one of the best ways to relieve a sore manhood.

Be manual

Beyond oral, of course, there’s manual stimulation as well. This can be tricky, especially when dealing with a partner. When a man masturbates, he may get a little carried away, but because he is in control, he can more easily make adjustments. When a partner is doing the hand work, it can be more difficult to communicate what needs to be done in terms of tightness of grip, where one is stroking, etc.

One way to help avoid this issue is to go with an alternative strategy for partner fondling. Rather than using the bare hand, perhaps employ a scarf and have her run this over and around the erect penis. This avoids the tightness and friction issues and also provides a truly arousing sensation for the member.

If hands are used, make sure that plenty of lubricant is employed. Even better, warm the lubricant up slightly before applying it, as this will further soothe the sore penis.

Of course, sex of any kind will be better without a sore penis, so take steps to alleviate the soreness. Use a first-rate penis health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) to help with this matter. Make sure the crème includes a combination of moisturizing agents, such as a natural hydrator (vitamin E is excellent) and a high-end emollient (such as Shea butter). In addition, the crème should include a potent antioxidant (alpha lipoic acid is a good one) that helps offset harmful oxidative processes that delay the healing process.