Sore Penis Caused by Bed Humping

Men masturbate in a wide variety of ways, often with nary a thought for whether it might cause a sore penis. Bed humping – also known as prone masturbation – is a favored form of self-pleasure for many men, but is it more likely to cause soreness or even damage to the penis than other methods of masturbation? Proper penis care includes making sure that a man’s masturbatory indulgences don't endanger the health of his favorite tool.

Bed Humping: How To

Bed humping is essentially just what it sounds like. In its classic form, a man lies face down on his bed. He may be naked or not, but if he is clothed, his penis is usually exposed and bare, although this is not a requirement; many men enjoy bed humping while the penis is clad in underwear, pants or sweats.

Once prone, the dude begins grinding and gyrating his hips, pressing his penis (often already erect) into the mattress and simulating the sensation of vaginal intercourse. Sometimes a guy may place a pillow or other object on the top of his penis so that the object stimulates the top and/or sides of the tool as the mattress stimulates the underside. The grinding may continue until ejaculation, or a man may stop before ejaculation and then use his hands to bring about release. Of course, some men also prefer to engage in bed humping without ejaculating.

Alternate Version

There are variations on bed humping. One of the most common is to kneel beside the bed and place the penis in between the mattress and the box spring, simulating intercourse with a partner in this manner.

Risks

It's true that absolutely any form of masturbation can conceivably cause a damaged or at least sore penis; even the "traditional" fist-pumping version can leave the penis raw or, if engaged in with too much enthusiasm, cause penile trauma. But there is probably somewhat more risk associated with the bed humping form of masturbation.

For example, if the sheet is not sufficiently soft, or if one wraps the penis in a blanket or cloth that is insufficiently soft, a sore penis can definitely result. Also, many men become so excited about the simulated intercourse that they lift their hips high and lower themselves with a great deal of force while thrusting; it is possible in such instances to misjudge and to come down on the penis at the wrong angle, causing considerable trauma.

Men who place the penis between the mattress and the box spring need to take extra care; some sort of soft padding needs to be used to keep the penis skin safe. Also, the weight of the mattress may be more than is appropriate for the penis to withstand; this can cause pain and potential trauma.

That said, most men who engage in prone masturbation do so safely. Yes, a sore penis is not uncommon – but many men find their tools in this state from any form of masturbation. One potentially useful way to deal with penile soreness from masturbation is to regularly use a high-quality penis health cream (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil) with a combination of moisturizers, such as natural Shea butter and vitamin E. Beyond soreness, overaggressive or rough masturbation can sometimes cause peripheral nerve damage in the organ, which can lead to a diminution or loss of sensation in the penis. This risk can be decreased by making sure that the chosen cream includes a proven neuroprotective ingredient, such as acetyl L-carnitine. Finally, choosing a cream with alpha lipoic acid, a powerful antioxidant, may help protect a man's favorite organ from damaging oxidative processes in penis cells.