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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Should the needle enter the penis?Approximately 90 degrees. As long as the injection is perpendicular to the shaft of the penis, the risk of urethral injury is low. If the injection is too shallow, the medication may not get into the corpora cavernosa and may not work.What's the best way to hold the penis for injections?In general, it's easier to inject into the right spot if the head (glans) of the penis is grasped and pulled away from the body to full extension. This technique thins the skin and makes the corpora cavernosa easier to target.What needle length should I use?A 1⁄2-inch or 5/16-inch needle is appropriate for injecting a penis of any size or shape.Does the injection hurt?As there are few nerve endings on the penile shaft, most men feel no pain or only mild, brief discomfort. Injections with medications that contain prostaglandin may cause an aching sensation.If the injection hurts, can I use a topical anesthetic?Yes, any local anesthetic, such as a lidocaine jelly or cream, will help. Emla, a combination of 2.5% lidocaine and 2.5% prilocaine, is available with a prescription. ELA-Max, which is 4% or 5% lidocaine, is available without a prescription.Are there thinner needles that could be used to reduce discomfort?That's not recommended. Smaller needles are prone to breaking. The typical width of the needle for these injections is 28 to 30 gauge.What's an auto-injector and how does it help with injections?An auto-injector is a spring-loaded device that inserts the needle very quickly, minimizing that moment of hesitation that people commonly have when injecting a sensitive area. It comes in two forms: a nonprescription device that simply inserts the needle and a prescription device that also depresses the plunger. Check your local drugstore to get the simple auto-injector without a prescription.Using an auto-injector makes sense for men who balk at inserting a needle into their penis or worry about not hitting the right spot. Whether the device results in less pain is unclear; some men report that using the spring-loaded device hurts more than a regular self-injection.How do I use the auto-injector?Fill the syringe as usual, then load it into the auto-injector. Clean one side of your penis with an alcohol swab, place the injector against the site where you want to inject, and press the button that activates the injector. The needle will be automatically inserted. Can I use a needle-free injection system, such
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