Sometimes Christmas spirit This makes us live with more emotionality and impulsiveness. So much so that penile fractures are now much more common. Yes, this is not a joke. This is true and has been studied at least in Germany.
In 2023, a group of German scientists published a study analyzing 3421 penile fractures which led to hospitalization in medical centers in this country. Its purpose was to check seasonality of these injuries and determine if there is a time when they occur more frequently.
They found some interesting data, but what caught their attention was the fact that Christmas is by far the time of year when the most penile fractures occur. Cause? Maybe a mixture alcohol and excitement. Who knows? The point is, the holidays are as great a time for sex as any other, but don’t forget to control sudden movements. Otherwise, a night of passion may end in the emergency room.
What are penile fractures?
Penile fractures are very specific because penis has no bones. They are known as such because of the injury’s similarity to a broken bone, but there are actually several differences.
For one of these fractures to occur, the penis must be erect. This happens when corpora cavernosa They fill with blood. These are cylindrical, spongy structures that help maintain an erection and facilitate sexual intercourse. It’s like we’re filling a condom with water. When these cylinders are filled, the layer that covers them, called tunica albugineastretches. This is something completely normal.
But the problem arises when the erect penis suddenly bends. If this happens, the tunica albuginea may rupture, causing what is called a penile fracture.
What should I do?
It is easy to recognize when a penile fracture has occurred. Is it even audible? clickfollowed by very severe painwhich is accompanied by inflammation and discoloration of the penis, which gradually takes on the appearance of an eggplant.
If all of this happens, you should go to the emergency room, as in many cases surgery is necessary. If you don’t operate on time, this can happen. penile deviation or difficulty maintaining an erection. Therefore, although penile fractures can be very inconvenient for those who suffer from them, they should not be left at home.
Christmas and penis fractures
A study published in 2023 analyzed penile fractures in 3,421 men aged between from 32 to 51 years. They all happened between 2005 and 2021 and required hospitalization.
Of all these fractures, 40 occurred between December 24 and December 26 in any of these years. It may not seem like much, but it is 1.23% of the total amount. Moreover, according to the calculations of these scientists, if penile fractures occurred every day with the same frequency as at Christmas, they would occur in Germany during this period. 43% more such injuries.
IN New Year’s Eve There was also an increase in penile fractures, but not as much. Between December 31 and January 1, a total of 28 penile fractures were reported. In fact they were more often in summerbut not as much as at Christmas.
In short, it appears that during the holidays or vacations, when people drink more and are generally in a more active mood, penile fractures occur more frequently. Usually they occur during sex in a group; during masturbation they occur very severely. For example, if when executing sex with vaginal penetration If the penis comes out and presses against another person’s pelvis, it can cause a very painful injury. So now you know: if you have a penis and are thinking about celebrating the holidays with sex this Christmas, calm down. Don’t let the Christmas spirit get you out of control.
Source: Hiper Textual
