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A 51-year-old male asked:

I had sex with wife two days ago. penis was hurt. swollen underneath, put some ice on it to it down. still little swollen and little ache. what can i do to put it right again?

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Dr. David Sherer
A Verified Doctoranswered
Anesthesiology 39 years experience
Penile injury is possible during vigorous sexual activity. You should see a urologist right away to make sure you have not injured yourself in a serious manner.
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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg
Pediatrics 26 years experience
Also, like with any injury, rest the affected area until fully healed.
May 25, 2021

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