THE NEW YORK POST – Sex may not be all it’s cracked up to be.
Sure, it can be really uplifting for health. Sex is a form of aerobic exercise that conditions the heart and lungs — and it triggers the release of endorphins that improve psychological well-being.
But there’s also the risk of injuries. Most boudoir blunders, like minor lacerations, abrasions and muscle soreness, resolve on their own. Others — such as heart attacks and penile fractures — require a trip to the emergency room.
“Heart attack risk is related to the intensity of the sex rather than being position-related,” Dr. Michael C. Gerling, a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon and director of musculoskeletal care at Bayonne Medical Center in New Jersey, told The Post.
“Penile fracture can occur in any position,” he added, “though three positions have been found most commonly linked to this severe injury, usually occurring when a forceful thrust is sent off course into the pelvic wall.”
About 1 in 175,000 men suffer a penile fracture — research has found that these carnal casualties are more common in the summer and on weekends.
Gerling reveals the three sexual positions that can result in stiff penalties — and some ways to prevent these wretched romp ruptures.
What is a penile fracture?
It’s a torturous tear of the tunica albuginea, the fibrous layer of tissue that provides structural support to the penis.
The forceful bending or trauma is often accompanied by a popping or cracking sound, intense pain, the rapid loss of erection and significant swelling and bruising.
If you believe you fractured your penis, you should immediately go to the ER.
Beware these perilous positions
A 2020 Brazilian study of 20 years’ worth of penile fractures found that doggy style was responsible for 43% of cases, while missionary position accounted for 40% and woman on top 12% …
