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Will applying benzocaine on my penis help me maintain my erection longer?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Can help to prolong: Sex act prior to orgasm & thus prolong erection.

Dr Khorsandi agreed

Answered 6/19/2012

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Anesthetics on Penis: Applying a local anesthetic to the penis will decrease sensitivity. So you may last longer than usual.

Dr Klauber and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/9/2013

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To clarify, I can get erections and maintain them. But I've noticed that the base at the top of the penis feels weaker than what it used to feel like. If it did get weaker, what led to that and is there a way to strengthen it? Is it a big deal?

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My penis, when erect, bends severely to the left an downward. There is also a hard lump at the left side of the base. Why? I have no trouble obtaining or maintaining an erection. The bend makes use painful.

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Vein-like lumps on each side of penis, not discolored, and not big, can't maintain or hold erections, sometimes get pain with erections.What is this?

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A member asked:

Mild to moderate pain when penis is flaccid..Dont get pain on erection, middle shaft thining, hard to maintain erection, urologist said is not pyronies!

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I've noticed that I have trouble maintain an erection during sex. I have pinched nerves in my legs. Is it possible they are stopping blood to my penis?

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