{"id":7948,"date":"2024-10-09T12:07:50","date_gmt":"2024-10-09T12:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/go.simpleonlinepharmacy.co.uk\/uncategorized\/https-www-simpleonlinepharmacy-co-uk-health-advice-what-causes-penis-pain\/"},"modified":"2026-06-11T16:48:30","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T16:48:30","slug":"what-causes-penis-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simpleonlinepharmacy.co.uk\/health-advice\/erectile-dysfunction\/what-causes-penis-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"What Causes Penis Pain?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Men can experience penis pain in a number of different ways.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pain may be sharp and sudden if it\u2019s a result of an injury. It may be milder and more gradual if it\u2019s the result of an underlying condition. Some men may also experience pain during sex.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are multiple causes for penis pain. So, in this article, we break down what the most common ones are – and what that pain may feel like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But first: <\/strong>consult a doctor urgently if you\u2019re experiencing penis pain, whether in the base, shaft, head, urethra or foreskin. Especially if the pain occurs during an erection, if it prevents urination or if it\u2019s accompanied by discharge, sores or swelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

UTIs are common in women. But men can also experience them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pain caused by a UTI will be felt in the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the bladder to the penis, typically while urinating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may be a sharp, intense and burning sensation. You might also see blood in your urine and feel the need to urinate frequently. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re a man and think you might have a UTI<\/a>, you need to arrange a face-to-face consultation with your GP. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

STIs<\/a>, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, genital herpes, syphilis, can cause penis pain. The pain that results from an STI may be burning or itchy in sensation. It may come with discharge, redness or a rash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Men who have recently engaged in unprotected sex, especially with multiple partners, are particularly susceptible to STIs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re sexually active, you should test for STIs regularly<\/a>. You can do this at your nearest sexual health clinic. Or you can buy at-home testing kits here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Peyronie\u2019s Disease<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Peyronie\u2019s disease results in pain during an erection. It\u2019s caused by inflammation of scar tissue in the shaft of the penis, which is adjacent to the tissue that becomes firm during an erection. It may also cause the penis to bend when erect. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The disease occurs for a number of reasons, including bleeding inside the penis and a connective tissue disorder. It may also run in families. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Priapism<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Priapism is a condition that causes prolonged and painful erections. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s most common in young boys and men between 20 and 50 and it can occur for a number of reasons. This includes mental health disorders, blood clotting disorders and alcohol or illegal drug use. It could also be a side effect of certain drugs (including drugs to treat erectile dysfunction).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Priapism can lead to long-term health problems, so it needs to be treated right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Balanitis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Balanitis is an infection of the foreskin. It\u2019s usually the result of not regularly washing under the foreskin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as irritation felt on the head of the penis, it may also result in itchiness, redness, swelling and a foul smell.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s most common in uncircumcised men. Although circumcised men can also develop the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Injury<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Direct injury can also cause penis pain, like anywhere else on the body. It can also be caused by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n