Frenulum Tear: What to Do & How to Speed Up Healing
- 2 years ago
Tearing the frenulum of the penis is a common problem that particularly happens when the frenulum is short. It often tears after the first time you have sex, causing bleeding and intense pain near the glans penis.
If your frenulum tears, it's important to stop any bleeding by applying direct pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. Tears most commonly happen when the penis is erect (when there is a higher concentration of blood in the area) and therefore it can take up to 20 minutes for bleeding to stop.
In most cases, no type of treatment is necessary, as the tissue regenerates and heals on its own after a few days. However, it is recommended to avoid sex while the frenulum is healing, and to maintain good hygiene in the location to prevent future infections.
If your frenulum tears, it's important to stop any bleeding by applying direct pressure with sterile gauze or a clean cloth. Tears most commonly happen when the penis is erect (when there is a higher concentration of blood in the area) and therefore it can take up to 20 minutes for bleeding to stop.
In most cases, no type of treatment is necessary, as the tissue regenerates and heals on its own after a few days. However, it is recommended to avoid sex while the frenulum is healing, and to maintain good hygiene in the location to prevent future infections.