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Broken Penises: Everything You Need to Know
Your dick is not like a glowstick.
“Oh my god… I think I broke my dick!”
These are words I hope you never utter, nor hear. Unnervingly, if the growing mention of penile fracture on Medium and other platforms is any indication, this is a real problem, and something we all need to be aware of.
The good news is that accidental penile fractures are reassuringly rare. About 1 per 175,000 men in the United States. (Accidental? As in, there are instances of intentional penile fracture? Yes… but we’ll get to that in a minute.)
Regardless, the risk of penile fracture remains, even if statistically unlikely. So if you fancy a joyful frolic through what has quickly become one of my worst nightmares, buckle up! Here’s all you need to know about… damaged goods.
First, an Anatomical Overview
Those of you who took anatomy are likely wondering how something that contains no bones can fracture. This is a great question. Let me explain. The penis grows erect by way of the engorgement of two cylinders called corpora cavernosa. The outer lining of these cylinders is called tunica albuginea. In the case of penile fracture, this lining (the tunica albuginea) ruptures on one or (rarely) both sides of…
