The very thought of injuring that most precious part of the male anatomy is enough to make most men wince with pain. Fortunately, it does not happen all that often. Yes, injuries can occur on occasion. For example, an erect penis can collide with a woman’s pelvic bone during intercourse, causing the fibrous penile tissue to rupture. For the most part, though, penile pain signals an underlying health problem. Among the most common causes of penile pain is Peyronie’s disease, in which the fibrous tissue within the penis thickens. While the pain may subside on its own in time, Peyronie’s disease should be treated by a physician. Prostatitis, an inflammation of the prostate gland, can also produce penile pain. But there is nothing wrong with the penis itself. Here are some tips that you can consider to adopt to get relief fast.

1. Just Say No

With some conditions, you might need to avoid intercourse completely until you heal. With an abrasion, for example, you do not want to do anything that tugs on the skin. It is recommended to give it a rest. The same goes for Peyronie’s disease. Getting an erection will make your pain worse and having intercourse will make it worse still. If you must have sex, be very gentle. The more aggressive you are, the more it is going to hurt.