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Sexual Health & Disorders
Question #51457
15 hours ago
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Persistent Numbness of the Penis and Associated Mental Health Distress - #51457

Client_06bab2

I am a 21-year-old male experiencing persistent numbness of the penis, primarily in the glans and under the foreskin. This started in October 2025 and has continued until now. I do not feel touch, temperature, or sexual pleasure in the affected area. Key details: Erections are present and strong, both spontaneous (morning/nocturnal) and during sexual stimulation, but I cannot feel them. Ejaculation is normal. There is no pain, swelling, lesions, or visible abnormalities. I had tingling sensations in the penis prior to the numbness, which may indicate nerve irritation. Symptoms persist despite abstinence from masturbation for 5–6 days. There are no other neurological symptoms (e.g., numbness elsewhere, weakness, loss of bladder or bowel control). My lifestyle includes frequent masturbation over several months prior to numbness onset, but no injury or trauma. The numbness has caused significant mental health distress, including anxiety, intrusive thoughts, panic, sleep disturbance, and difficulty concentrating, which affects my daily functioning.iam sucidal and depressed because of this

How would you describe the intensity of your numbness?:

- Severe

Have you noticed any specific triggers that worsen your numbness?:

- No specific triggers

What methods have you tried to alleviate the numbness?:

- No methods tried yet
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Namaste, I’m really sorry that you are going through this. Persistent numbness and the distress it is causing you can feel overwhelming, but you are not alone and this situation can be evaluated and managed with proper medical support. First, it is important to know that having erections and normal ejaculation is a positive sign. This usually means that the major blood supply and erectile function are still working. Sometimes numbness can be related to temporary nerve irritation, anxiety, pelvic muscle tension, or excessive stimulation, and in many cases it improves with time and proper care. Simple measures that may help: Take a break from masturbation and excessive stimulation for a few weeks to allow the nerves and tissues to recover. Try regular physical activity, walking, and pelvic relaxation exercises, which can improve blood flow and nerve health. Focus on good sleep and stress reduction, because anxiety and panic can increase the perception of numbness. Avoid excessive pornography or sexual overstimulation, which can sometimes affect sensitivity. Since the numbness has persisted for several months, it would also be important to consult a urologist or neurologist for proper examination. They may check nerve function, pelvic health, or other possible causes. Ayurvedic medicines sometimes used to support nerve health and mental balance include: Ashwagandha – traditionally used to support the nervous system and help reduce stress and anxiety. Brahmi – commonly used to support mental calmness, sleep quality, and cognitive balance. Most importantly, you mentioned feeling suicidal and very depressed. Your safety and wellbeing matter. These feelings deserve immediate support from real people around you. Please consider speaking with a trusted family member, friend, or a mental health professional as soon as possible. If the thoughts become stronger, contacting a local suicide helpline or emergency service in your area can provide immediate support. Talking to someone right now can make a big difference. This condition does not mean your life or sexual health is permanently damaged, and many people recover with proper medical care and emotional support. Consult me for more advice and suggestions on the above medicines.

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Client_06bab2
Client
12 hours ago

I don’t know sir there is raw feel in glands when. I touch when pour water i can’t feel anything but I can feel little coldness though when i place cold on skin i have morning erection and but it’s numb feels like I don’t i have penise like feeling iam sucidal sir i have visited more than 9 doctor no one is giving proper guidance iam not able focus on work or anything iam stuck in this loop sometimes i feel like ending my life

Namaste, I’m really sorry that you’re going through this. The distress you are describing sounds extremely heavy, and your feelings deserve serious attention and support. What you are experiencing is frightening, but it does not mean your situation is hopeless or permanent. First, a few important points about your symptoms: You mentioned that morning erections are present and ejaculation is normal. This is actually a positive medical sign, because it suggests that the main blood flow and erectile function are still working. When erections are present, complete permanent nerve damage is much less likely. Sometimes penile numbness can be related to temporary nerve irritation, pelvic muscle tension, anxiety, or sensory focus caused by stress. When someone becomes very anxious about the sensation, the brain can amplify the feeling of numbness, which then creates a cycle of worry and constant checking. Right now, the most important thing is not to face this alone. You mentioned feeling suicidal. When those thoughts appear, it is very important to reach out to someone immediately. Please consider contacting: • A trusted family member or close friend and tell them exactly how you are feeling. • A mental health professional or counselor as soon as possible. • If you are in India, you can call the Kiran Mental Health Helpline: 1800-599-0019 (24/7) for immediate support. Talking to a real person right now can help interrupt the cycle you are stuck in. Medical steps that may help: Try to stop repeatedly checking the sensation of the penis, because constant testing can increase anxiety and nerve sensitivity. Take a longer break from masturbation and pornography (3–4 weeks) to allow nerves and pelvic muscles to relax. Regular walking, stretching, and pelvic relaxation exercises can help improve nerve function and blood flow. If possible, consult a urologist who also evaluates pelvic nerve or pelvic floor conditions, or a neurologist, because they can check nerve function more specifically. Ayurvedic medicines sometimes used to support nerve health and stress balance include: Ashwagandha – traditionally used to support the nervous system and help reduce stress and anxiety. Brahmi – commonly used to support mental calmness, sleep, and cognitive balance. But right now, the most important priority is your mental safety and support, not just the physical symptom. Many people recover from sensory changes like this, especially when stress and anxiety are treated alongside the physical aspect. Your life has far more value than this problem, and this condition does not define your future. Help is available, and you deserve to feel better. If you want, you can also continue sharing what you’re feeling here. You don’t have to carry this alone.

Client_06bab2
Client
12 hours ago

SIR I HAVE VISITED 9 URGOLIST THE EXAMINE SAID NOTHING IS WRONG BUT BEFORE NUMBNESS I HAD TINGLING OR BURNING SENSATION THEN CONTINUED TO CONSTANT ITS MAKING MY LIFE HELL I CAN’T EVEN BASIC TASKS BECAUSE OF THIS ISSUE STUCK IN THIS LOOP IS IT PERMANENT DID I DAMAGE MY NERVES I DON’T HAVE ANY FRIENDS TO TALK WHICH I CONTINUE DAILY TILL 5 MONTHS DESPITE NUMBNESS TIGHTNESS IN PLEVIC AREA

Client_06bab2
Client
12 hours ago

I JUST CANNOT COME OUT THIS LOOP SIR ITS HAUNTING ME LIKE I CAN’T SLEEP IAM HAVING PANIC ATTACK IN MIDNIGHT SOMETIMES I DON’T EVEN SLEEP AT NIGHT IAM LITERALLY NOT ABLE TO FUNCTION LIKE I CAN’T CONCENTRATE ON ANYTHING FEELS WHAT’S GOING TO HAPPEN IN FUTURE WILL I EVER EVEN I GIVE BREAK ALTHOUGH ITS BEEN 1 WEEK WITH MASTURBATION BUT I JUST CAN’T MOVE

Take Makardwaja 1tab od Musalipak 1tsp with milk Shilapravang 1tab bd Vigoroll external application For depression Manomithravatakam 1tab bd AF Brahmi vati 1tab bd AF Avoid oily spicy food meat alcohol smoking u ll get results


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Hi Not to worry You can take Saraswatarishta-15 ml BD Vishtinduk vati 1 BD Cap palsineuron-1 BD All above with warm water


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–Your symptoms of penile numbness with preserved erections and normal ejaculation suggest a possible temporary sensory nerve irritation, most commonly involving the dorsal nerve of the penis (a branch of the pudendal nerve). This can sometimes occur due to repeated friction, pressure, or pelvic floor tension. The absence of pain, injury, or other neurological symptoms is reassuring. However, persistent numbness should be evaluated by a urologist or neurologist to assess nerve function and rule out treatable causes. Many cases improve with rest and proper management. —1. Internal Medicines 1)Ashwagandha Churna – 3 g with warm milk, BD after meals 2)Brahmi Vati – 1 tab BD after meals 3)Kaunch Beej Churna – 3 g with milk HS 4)Chandraprabha Vati – 2 tab BD ----2. External Therapy Local gentle massage with Mahanarayan Taila once daily. —3. Pathya Avoid excessive masturbation and friction. Reduce long sitting and stress. Light exercise, yoga, and adequate sleep. Warm, nourishing diet (milk, ghee, nuts). —4. Follow-up Review after 2–3 weeks.


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??? Anulomvilom and Bhramari Pranayam will help. But you have to do it early in the morning only. ? Donot get yourself into any addictions. ? Donot drink tea or coffee or aerated drinks. ? Reduce screen time… No screen in darkness and 1 hour before you sleep. Consume audio form of data rather than visuals before you sleep. ?? 100 steps after both meals are must. ?? Eat only home cooked food… Avoid outside food, packed and processed food. ?? Prefer natural liquids like fruit juice, coconut water, lemon juice, kokum sharbat over packed ones. ?? Medication: ?? Panchendriya Vardhan Tailam 2 drops in each nostril early in the morning empty stomach. Cap. Memorin(S.G.Phytopharma) 2 caps twice a day before food. Cap. Palsinuron 2 caps twice a day before food. Syp. Prasham 4 tsp at bed time with lukewarm water. Tab. Manasmitra Vatak 2 tabs at bed time


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Hello I first want to acknowledge the courage it took to share somthing this personal amd distressing The symptoms you are experiencing are worrying and the emotional distress and suicidal thoughts you mentioned are very important and deserve immediate attention and support IMPORTANT FIRST STEP- YOUR SAFETY As you have mentioned suicidal thoughts, it is very important to reach out to -Counsellor/ mental health professional /a trusted family member To whom you can share and seek help Your life and wellbeing matters the most and these feeling can improve with right support and treatment UNDERSTANDING YOUR SYMPTOMS -you are having strong erections - Ejaculation is normal - There is no visible abnormalities, swelling -There is no other neurological symptoms These findings often indicate that the main vascular and hormonal systems are functioning normally You mentioned about numbness in glans and also under foreskin it may be due to temporary nerve irritation or hypersensitivity changes in the superficial penile nerves Another important factor is anxiety and hyper focus on symptoms can make brain become extremely sensitive to specific body parts which further may worsen the perception of numbness and can make recovery feel. Slower INTERNAL MEDICATION 1.Ashwagandha capsule 1 capsule twice daily after food 2.Kapikachhu capsule 1 capsule twice daily after food 3.Narasimha rasayana 1 tsp at bed time followed by warm water Helpful Steps- -Complete sexual rest for 2 weeks to allow nerve to recover -Maintain regular sleep to support nerve healing -Reduce excessive internet searching which will. Increase anxiety -Gentle exercise or walking daily to improve circulation -Practice deep breathing, meditation or relaxation techniques DIET TIPS -Have a warm milk with ashwagandha churna at bed time for nerve strength and stress reduction -Soaked almonds 5 daily -Have foods rich in healthy fats such as ghee and sesame seeds -warm balanced meal I can understand currently situation is overwhelming but the fact that you have normal erection, proper ejaculation is very positive sign It strongly suggest that the core sexual function is proper You deserve care, relief and a full life ahead With the right support and treatment things can be better Dont lose hope😊 More power to you Warm Regards Dr Snehal Vidhate


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I understand that this situation is causing you a lot of distress and worry and it is completely natural to feel anxious when a change happens in such a sensitive part of the body First it is important for you to know that the presence of normal erections morning erections and normal ejaculation usually indicates that the main blood supply and erectile mechanism of the penis are functioning well which is a reassuring sign in most cases The numbness you are describing in the glans and under the foreskin can sometimes occur due to temporary irritation or compression of the small sensory nerves that supply this area especially after repeated friction prolonged stimulation or frequent masturbation over a period of time Before numbness many people notice tingling crawling or altered sensations which often suggests that the nerve endings have become irritated or fatigued rather than permanently damaged These sensory nerves are very delicate and when they are repeatedly stimulated they may temporarily reduce their sensitivity as a protective response of the body and this can lead to reduced touch temperature or pleasure sensation for some time In many individuals this type of sensory change gradually improves over weeks or months once the nerves are allowed to rest and recover For now it would be helpful to give the genital area complete rest from masturbation or sexual stimulation for some time maintain good sleep reduce stress and avoid tight clothing or prolonged pressure on the pelvic region Gentle lifestyle measures such as regular walking light exercise good hydration and balanced nutrition can also support nerve recovery From a medical perspective it is still important to undergo a proper examination by a qualified doctor preferably a urologist or neurologist who can evaluate the penile sensory nerves pelvic nerves and general neurological function to rule out conditions such as nerve compression pelvic floor tension vitamin deficiencies or metabolic factors Blood tests such as vitamin B12 vitamin D blood sugar and thyroid function are sometimes advised because deficiencies or metabolic imbalance can occasionally contribute to nerve related symptoms From an Ayurvedic perspective this condition may be associated with aggravation of Vata which governs nerve function sensation and movement in the body and when Vata becomes disturbed due to stress excessive sexual activity irregular sleep or anxiety it can manifest as numbness tingling or altered sensation in the body Measures that help calm Vata such as proper rest warm nourishing diet gentle oil massage of the body with sesame oil stress reduction breathing practices and grounding daily routines may support recovery of nerve sensitivity over time Feeling extremely low anxious or hopeless when dealing with a personal health concern can happen and it is very important that you do not face these feelings alone It would be helpful to speak openly with a doctor mental health professional or a trusted person around you so that you can receive proper emotional support while the physical condition is being evaluated and treated This condition does not mean permanent loss of function and many nerve related sensory disturbances improve once the underlying irritation stress or imbalance settles Proper medical evaluation rest for the nerves and supportive care can help the body gradually recover its normal sensation and function over time


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Start with - 1. Vanari Gutika 2-0-2 with warm water 2. Swamala compound SF (gold) , 1 tsp empty stomach with warm milk 3. Brahmi Vati 1-0-1 after food 4. Shilajit Rasayan 1-0-1 after food Do Kegel exercises daily. Avoid smoking and alcohol. Avoid masturbation. Regards Dr Gursimran Jeet Singh MD Panchakarma


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THE MOST IMPORTANT POSITIVE SIGN IN YOUR HISTORY IS THAT YOU STILL HAVE STRONG ERECTIONS INCLUDING MORNING AND NOCTURNAL ERECTIONS AND YOUR EJACULATION IS NORMAL THIS TELLS US THAT THE MAJOR BLOOD SUPPLY HORMONAL FUNCTION AND MAIN NERVE PATHWAYS OF THE PENIS ARE WORKING PROPERLY IF THERE WAS SERIOUS NERVE DAMAGE OR STRUCTURAL PROBLEM ERECTIONS WOULD USUALLY ALSO BE WEAK OR ABSENT THE TINGLING THAT YOU EXPERIENCED BEFORE THE NUMBNESS SUGGESTS THAT THERE MAY HAVE BEEN TEMPORARY IRRITATION OF THE SENSORY NERVES OF THE GLANS AND FORESKIN SOMETIMES THIS CAN HAPPEN FROM REPEATED MECHANICAL STIMULATION OVER MANY MONTHS WHICH CAN MAKE THE SMALL NERVE ENDINGS LESS SENSITIVE FOR SOME TIME THIS IS SIMILAR TO TEMPORARY DESENSITIZATION THAT CAN OCCUR IN OTHER PARTS OF THE BODY WHEN A NERVE IS OVERSTIMULATED ANOTHER FACTOR THAT CAN STRONGLY INFLUENCE SENSATION IS ANXIETY AND CONSTANT FOCUS ON THE AREA WHEN THE BRAIN IS UNDER STRESS AND YOU KEEP CHECKING THE SENSATION AGAIN AND AGAIN THE NERVOUS SYSTEM CAN BECOME HYPER ALERT AND YOUR PERCEPTION OF NUMBNESS CAN FEEL MORE INTENSE EVEN IF THE PHYSICAL STRUCTURE IS NORMAL YOUR SLEEP DISTURBANCE PANIC AND INTRUSIVE THOUGHTS CAN ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO THIS FROM A MEDICAL POINT OF VIEW THE FIRST STEP IS TO GIVE THE AREA COMPLETE REST FOR A FEW WEEKS AVOID MASTURBATION OR EXCESSIVE STIMULATION DURING THIS TIME ALLOW THE NERVES TO CALM DOWN AND RECOVER NATURALLY TRY TO MAINTAIN GOOD SLEEP DAILY WALKING AND SIMPLE RELAXATION BREATHING BECAUSE A CALM NERVOUS SYSTEM SUPPORTS NERVE RECOVERY IT WOULD ALSO BE REASONABLE TO CONSULT A UROLOGIST OR NEUROLOGIST FOR A PHYSICAL EXAMINATION SO THAT THEY CAN CHECK PENILE SENSATION AND NERVE FUNCTION SOMETIMES DOCTORS MAY ADVISE BASIC TESTS SUCH AS VITAMIN B12 LEVEL BLOOD SUGAR AND THYROID PROFILE BECAUSE DEFICIENCIES OR METABOLIC FACTORS CAN AFFECT NERVE SENSATION FROM A MEDICAL SUPPORTIVE POINT OF VIEW VITAMIN B COMPLEX OR METHYLCOBALAMIN SUPPLEMENTS ARE OFTEN USED TO SUPPORT NERVE HEALTH FOR EXAMPLE METHYLCOBALAMIN 1500 MCG ONCE DAILY AFTER FOOD FOR SOME WEEKS MAY HELP IMPROVE NERVE FUNCTION FROM AN AYURVEDIC SUPPORTIVE APPROACH MEDICINES THAT NOURISH THE NERVOUS SYSTEM AND CALM VATA CAN ALSO BE USED ASHWAGANDHA TABLET 500 MG TWICE DAILY AFTER FOOD WITH WARM MILK AND BRAHMI TABLET 500 MG AT NIGHT AFTER FOOD CAN HELP SUPPORT NERVE STRENGTH REDUCE ANXIETY AND IMPROVE SLEEP THE MOST IMPORTANT THING I WANT TO ADDRESS IS YOUR MENTAL DISTRESS YOU MENTIONED FEELING SUICIDAL AND DEPRESSED AND THIS SHOULD NEVER BE IGNORED YOUR LIFE IS FAR MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANY TEMPORARY HEALTH PROBLEM AND THESE FEELINGS DESERVE IMMEDIATE SUPPORT PLEASE TALK TO A FAMILY MEMBER FRIEND OR A DOCTOR NEAR YOU AND LET THEM KNOW EXACTLY HOW YOU ARE FEELING YOU ARE ONLY 21 YEARS OLD AND THE BODY HAS A STRONG ABILITY TO RECOVER MANY NERVE RELATED SENSORY CHANGES IMPROVE WITH TIME REST AND REDUCTION OF STRESS DO NOT FACE THIS ALONE SEEK SUPPORT AND GIVE YOUR BODY AND MIND THE TIME THEY NEED TO HEAL


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1.Ashwagandha capsules 1 cap twice daily with warm milk after meals 2.Kalayanak ghrita 1 tsp with warm milk empty stomach in the morning 3.Brahmi vati 1 tab twice daily with water after meals 4.Saraswatarishta 20 ml with 20 ml water twice daily after meals 5.Bala taila- gently massage on the penis once daily


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