The short penis brake happens when the piece of skin that connects the foreskin to the glans penis is shorter than normal, creating a lot of tension when pulling the skin back or during erection. This causes the brake to break up during more vigorous activities, such as close contact, resulting in severe pain and bleeding.
Since this problem does not improve alone over time, it is advised to consult a urologist to evaluate the foreskin and perform a surgery, known as a frenuloplasty, where the brake is cut in order to release the skin and decrease the tension during erection.
Check out what to do if brake break happens.
How to know if the brake is short
In most cases it is easy to identify if the brake is shorter than normal since it is not possible to pull the skin completely over the glans without feeling a slight pressure on the brake. However other signs that may indicate this problem include:
- Pain or discomfort that disrupts intimate contact;
- Head of the penis folds down when the skin is pulled back;
- Skin of the glans can not be completely pulled back.
This problem can often be confused with phimosis, however, in phimosis, it is generally not possible to observe the complete brake. Thus, in the case of a short brake, it may not be possible to pull all the skin of the foreskin back but, normally, it is possible to observe the entire brake. See how to identify phimosis.
However, if there is a suspicion of a short penis or phimosis, it is advisable to consult the urologist to start the appropriate treatment, especially before starting the active sex life, as it may prevent the onset of discomfort.
How To Handle Short Brakes
The treatment for short penis braking should always be guided by a urologist, because according to the degree of tension caused by the brake different techniques can be used such as ointments with betamethasone or skin stretching exercises. However, the form of treatment used in almost all cases is surgery to cut the brake and decrease the tension.
How is the surgery done
The surgery for the short penis brake, also known as frenuloplasty, is a very simple and quick form of treatment that can be done in the urologist's office, using only local anesthesia. Normally, the technique takes about 20 minutes and the man can return home soon after surgery.
After surgery, healing is usually complete in only 1 week, and it is only recommended to avoid having intercourse for 2 weeks and avoid entering swimming pools during the same period, in order not to compromise the cicatrization.
