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Why do men get penile numbness?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Penis symptoms: They don't. This is unusual. I would advise the man in this situation to get directly to a urologist to figure this out.

Dr Krick agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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My penis went numb shortly after masturbating.The whole thing isn't numb and it can get hard still.Will it be okay?I still have feeling in my tip.

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M 21,cant get full erect and penis is numb/no pleasure. can a pill help me get a 100% erection? usually around 5, but when full (very rare) its 6.5?!

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What will a urologist do in order to find out why my penis feels numb, small and featherlight? Despite this I still get erections at night.

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Due over masturbation i can't get erectyions and my pennis head become numb no erection even i see porn n small pain on tip of penis please help me ?

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My penis was feeling irritated and numb after frequent masturbation. Ive quit now for 2 weeks irritation has improved but it still feels abit numb can get erection but not a strong over time does this heal? Doctor said yes but Im scared?

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