The Complete Guide to Increasing Penis Sensitivity

Trauma, underlying health conditions, psychological conditions, or reactions to medications can cause a loss of sensation in the penis. 

Fortunately, this can be treated depending on its causes. Treatment may include implementing lifestyle changes, substituting the drugs that are causing a loss of penile sensitivity, and counseling, among others.

 

How do I regain more sensitivity in my penis?

 

Treating penile numbness begins with addressing what’s causing it (more on this later).

However, you might be able to improve penile health by making simple lifestyle changes. This includes consuming a healthier diet, avoiding tobacco and alcohol use, and getting regular exercise. Improved penile health won’t just give you better erections but also improve your penis’ sensitivity to sexual stimulation.

 

Also, avoid sitting in one position for extended periods whenever you can. Stand up, stretch, and take a break to pace around and give your genitals a rest.

Cycling may decrease penile sensitivity. If you’re a cyclist, you can prevent genital issues by changing your bike seat to a “no nose” saddle bike seat. A “no nose” saddle bike seat reduces nerve damage and pressure on the blood vessels in your pelvic region.

 

 

Based on your blood test results, your doctor may also diagnose you with low testosterone levels. Boosting your T levels may help improve symptoms of a low sex drive and reduce penile sensitivity. 

Testosterone therapy can be administered through the skin, injections, pills, pellets, or nasally. Your healthcare provider may recommend a particular testosterone preparation, depending on the specifics of your case.

 

Meanwhile, if your lack of penile sensitivity is caused by a side effect of a medicine you’re taking, ask your healthcare provider if switching medicines or adjusting dosages are options.

If you have any underlying medical conditions like diabetes, heart disease, or multiple sclerosis, they require immediate treatment. Not only because they might cause penile numbness but because they can be life-threatening conditions that affect your overall health.

 

If your sexual performances are falling short because of psychological issues that might be affecting them, sex therapy or cognitive behavioral therapy might be another option you can take.

 

What is penile numbness?

 

Penis numbness is when you run into a substantial decrease or complete and total loss of sensitivity in the penis. 

Penile numbness can cause the following symptoms:

 

• Lack of sensitivity in the genital area
• A tingling sensation around the penis or pelvic region
• Burning or cold sensation in the genital region
• Skin discoloration in the genitals

 

See a healthcare provider if you are experiencing any of these symptoms.

 

What causes reduced penile sensitivity?

 

Older men may report decreased penile sensitivity with more frequency, but this doesn’t mean you should expect penile numbness when you hit a certain age.

Moreover, reduced penile sensitivity may indicate another underlying problem, such as penile trauma, low testosterone levels, side effects from medicines, psychological factors, or several medical conditions. 

 

Penile trauma

 

Penile tissue is rich with nerve endings and blood vessels that need to work simultaneously for optimal sexual function. 

One of the most common ways penile trauma occurs is due to frequent cycling. Up to 50-80% of cyclists report some degree of penile numbness – in particular, decreased penile sensitivity – depending on how often they cycle.

This happens because bike seats can compress the blood vessels and nerves that distribute blood to the pelvic region and the genitals. Studies seem to indicate that switching to a saddle bike seat and adjusting position can help prevent the loss of sensation in the penis.

Pelvic or spinal surgery may cause genital nerve and blood vessel damage, leading to a loss of penile sensitivity. This includes prostate cancer surgery. Moreover, accidents leading to pelvic injuries can cause penile numbness.

 

Low testosterone levels in men

 

Testosterone plays an integral role in optimal sexual function. However, the role it plays in penile sensitivity and erectile function is yet unclear. Low T levels may cause a downturn in your libido, making your penis seem less sensitive to sexual stimulation.

 

Side effects from medication

 

Certain medicines may cause penile numbness.

For instance, antidepressants may inhibit neurotransmitters that play an integral role in sexual arousal. A change in the proportion of neurotransmitters in the body may affect libido and sexual arousal.

Additionally, Eldepryl®, also known by its generic name selegiline hydrochloride, is a medicine treating Parkinson’s disease. Patients have reported a loss of penile sensitivity as one of its side effects due to its effect on dopamine levels. 

 

Erectile dysfunction drugs known as PDE5 inhibitors, such as sildenafil (Viagra®), tadalafil (Cialis®), avanafil (Stendra®), and vardenafil (Levitra®), can cause decreased penile sensations. These drugs help boost erectile function by increasing blood flow to the penis. Their erectile-boosting function may decrease penile sensitivity, thus helping men struggling with the symptoms of premature ejaculation.

 

Consult your doctor if you feel that your medicines are reducing your penile sensitivity. They will be able to give you alternative approaches to treating your underlying medical condition.

 

Pre-existing medical conditions

 

Medical conditions that affect the nerves and blood vessels that line the penis can cause the loss of sensation in the penis or penile numbness. These include illnesses such as diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and prostate health conditions. Peyronie’s disease, a disorder that causes penile scarring, is another rare cause of lower penile sensitivity that may affect part of or the entire penis.

 

 

Mental and psychological factors

 

Psychological and mental factors such as stress, anxiety, and depression interfere with sexual health and function. They can lower your libido, lessen your sensitivity to sexual stimulation, reduce your ability to climax and ejaculate or cause erectile dysfunction. Sexual performance issues and performance-related anxiety and depression can arise from antidepressant use. 

 

What should I do if my penis is way too sensitive?

 

Men with penis hypersensitivity may struggle to last as long as they want while engaging in sexual activity, sometimes leading to premature ejaculation (PE). PE is diagnosed as an ejaculation that almost always happens within 60 seconds of penetrative sex or an inability to prolong ejaculation by more than 60 seconds when having sex.

However, these definitions of premature ejaculation are taken within the context of penetrative sex. However, premature ejaculation can happen in people engaging in any type of pleasurable sexual penile stimulation.

Another option people use to lower their penile sensitivity is products like over-the-counter penis numbing sprays, topical creams, gels, or wipes with anesthetics like lidocaine or benzocaine.

Moreover, condoms that decrease penile sensitivity using topical anesthetics or thicker coating material may help individuals with premature ejaculation.

It’s never comfortable to talk about your sexual health with your healthcare provider; however, if the loss of penile sensitivity is diminishing your sex life or pleasure, or causing you any sort of distress, seek qualified medical advice.