faint vibrating/buzzing/spasm in penis

[stillcurious]

For the last week or so now I have had a very slight, high-frequency vibrating sensation in my penis (it feels like it is in my urethra, from about the base of the glans to the base of the penis).  It feels like varying degrees of the following sensations:

- a cellphone vibrating in my pocket
- a stream of fluid flowing through the urethra (without the sensation of exiting the glans)

It is not usually constant, but is rhythmic, that is, will come and go in intervals...  much like a pulse or breathing, but it does not coincide with either.  The rhythm varies, sometimes 1 second on and 1 second off; sometimes a few seconds of vibrations and a few second of stillness, and sometimes the vibrations are more constant, with slight variances in intensity (though always low intensity).  It is neither painful nor pleasurable but is annoying.  It is not associated with any other symptoms whatsoever: no discharges or skin, urine, or semen discolorations; no changes in consistency of urine, semen, or stool; no direct decrease in sexual function, although I am concerned that my worrying about it will decrease my ability to perform.  The sensation is so slight that it is not noticeable when I am occupied with other activities, but it consumes me when I am still.

STDs are unlikely, as both my wife and I have never had any sexual partners other than each other.  I have experinced no trauma to my penis, groin, or other structures that I am aware of.  I am 30 years old, with no history of medical issues at all...  no UTI, STD, PNE, nothing.

Does anyone know what this could be?

[stillcurious]

In addition, I have done some research about this problem.  Here are a few URLs that seem at least partially relevant:

http://www.medhelp.org/perl6/urology/messages/31445.html
http://www.medhelp.org/perl6/Urology/messages/31498.html
http://www.medhelp.org/forums/MensHealth/messages/690.html
http://www.discovervancouver.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=48894

So it seems I am not the only one experiencing this, but it does not seem anyone has been able to find an answer (at least not before each respective forum was closed to new comments).  Any answers (causes or treatments) or shared similar experiences would be very helpful, thanks.

[concernedperson3]

I too have recently been experiencing your exact description.  First I thought it was cell phone, and now not so sure.  I am going to see a doctor this week to maybe get an MRI, or find out something.

Have you gotten any answers on these feelings?

[Ratty04]

Please post a message after you go to the doctors!

Funny, the exact description (it feels like a cell phone vibrating in your pocket) is how I also have described it.

It seems more constant right now and yes, I drove an hour to work with the phone between my legs, so if it rang (and it's always on vibrate) I feel it.

It bothers me most at night, when I am trying to fall asleep.  Like someone above had mentioned, during activity your barely notice it.

So, has anyone got any answers?  I agree, deffinetely not an STD are any neurological "thing" (at least I don't think so).  becuase it's not a tingling, burning or any other related feeling, it's simply a wierd vibration!

[stillcurious]

concernedperson3 started a new thread on this forum entitled "Vibration sensation in penis" on 08/06/2006, where we have kinda moved this discussion to.  You can find both of our most recent updates there.  Please add to the discussion.  How old are you?  How long have you been dealing with this?  Have you gone to see anyone about it yet?  Hope to hear more from you soon!

[JohnWayne]

I have recently begun to have the same experience.
I'm 42, fit and healthy with a normal sex life.

Recently, for the last 3 months, I've been thinking my cell phone is going off in my front pants pocket, but it isn't. Instead, I'm having a vibration sensation, that is rythmic, on the top of  my glans. It feels like my clothing is vibrating slightly. It is happening now, as I type this.

I have a hunch that it is somehow related to my bladder - perhaps a rythmic movement of water waste into my bladder.

It is always in the same spot. Always rythmic. Sitting or standing. I wear briefs and dress pants and have for 25 years. I don't always notice it and it isn't always there. But it is definately real.

I have no idea what this is.

[stillcurious]

JohnWayne,

Thanks for sharing your experiences.  I would like to encourage you to visit the other thread in this forum entitled "Vibration sensation in penis", started on 08/06/2006, as there are quite a few people there who have experienced the same thing, and are helping each other out.  As for myself, after a month now, I have been vibration free for the past three days or so.  You can read more about my progress in the other thread, as well as a few others.  Please add to the discussion!

[earlneal]

I have the exact same thing...the feeling of some sort of Pulsation in the penis area (similar to a cell phone vibration) I have a normal sex life, however, I am unable to urinate normally.  Its been going on for about 2 months. Very week stream, I've also been constipated.  Iv'e had a CT scan and cytoscope, both within the last month.  

The most logical expalnation I have is that it is a muscle spasm, which restricts the urethra.  Does anyone else have urination problems along with the vibration/spasm?

[stillcurious]

What you are describing is a little bit different than what I have experienced, in that I have no symptoms beyond the buzzing (and sometimes a little soreness). But I still think our problems may have similar roots. I don't think a muscle spasm would have much effect on the urethra, but I would guess the problem lies more with the prostate, prostatitis perhaps. Have you had anyone look at it yet? I would be very interested in what they say, as I bet you would get more attention with your additional physical symptoms than the rest of us have been able to get.

Have you read the thread that I pointed a couple other readers to?  That thread eventually was closed due to reaching the maximim number of posts, but has a lot of shared experiences that might give you an idea of what to expect.  Also, I started a new thread to continue the conversation from the old thread, entitled "Vibration sensation in penis (continued)" on 10/6/2006.  I would encourage you to post your experience there as well, and let us know what you are able to find out, and what any doctors have said. Also, what do you do for a living?  How old are you? Are you involved in any activities that put pressure on your perineum?

[Trace63]

I visited this site tonight based on a google search "my penis vibrates". I have read a lot today on this topic and I see there are a lot of comics out there too. One thing I will be honest about is that if I masterbate many times in 1 day, the vibration happenes.  
So, maybe ask yourself the same question...  You never know.

Thanks

[bigbrd]

Anyone find a cure for the faint vibrating/buzzing/spasm in the penis?

[jonesi257]

Same thing here... very faint.  No pain at all just strange... like a cell phone vibration but not nearly as strong.  I notice it more when I am laying down or sitting still.  I am 33 and in good health with no STD's.

[goawayplz]

For those with similar symptoms, how long before they disappeared?

[goawayplz]

Just FYI, I sit at work for hours

[Morgannon]

There's an article on yahoo about phantom vibrations in the body due to cell phone usage.  Pretty relevant to this topic I think.  They don't discuss any penis problems in the article, of course.  

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071010/ap_on_hi_te/phantom_vibrations

[Dalghryn]

I can't believe this thread has been open a year and no one's had a diagnosis.  Same problem here just started yesterday.  I almost never use a cel phone and I really doubt that, just because the sensation is rather like a vibrating cel phone (only fainter) that it has anything to do with cel phones.

[ramadonker]

I'm experiencing this starting earlier this week.  I'm 24 years old and it goes on pretty much all day.  annoying as hell and i would really like it to stop!  please, anyone have a cure????

[Vibrato]

I can't believe that this is so common.  I'm so glad I found all you guys. Well, actually my wife did for me.  I was almost hesitant to even tell her about this, not knowing if I could adequately descibe what I was going through.  But, after dinner this evening I told her what I've been experiencing for the last five or six days.  

After almost a week of repeatedly grabbing my cell phone from my pocket at work, only to find that there was no call, I didn't know what was going on.  It took me about three days or so to even recognize that the vibrating I was feeling was actually a buzzing/vibrating in the head of my penis.  There is no rhythm/pattern, other than, it starts and then it stops.  Starts then stops.  Sometimes its only seconds on, then seconds off.  It might stop for hours, but it comes back.  No pain. No pleasure.  Just buzzing.  

I'm 46 yrs old.  I do not sit at work or use a computer very often.  I'm a cabinet maker.  I've been in a monogamous relationship with my wife for almost 10 yrs.  I'm not taking antibiotics or any other type of drug or medicine.

After my wife went online and showed me this forum, I was absolutely amazed that there are other guys out there going through this.  Kind of comforting too.

Thanks for all your posts.  

[Vibrato]

By the way, I did read the article that you suggested on Yahoo News about phantom phone vibrations due to cell phone usage.  I don't see any relevance to this problem, at least in my situation.  Not the same thing.  No phantom here.  Very real.

[boo7]

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Urology-Male-issues-989/Vibrating-Senastion-Penis.htm

[birdman161]

I have the same buzzing issue.  Went to the Urologist, I have an enlarged prostate.  He put me on Avodart.  Go get checked out, it's a medical issue.

[dontknow6969]

wow!!  that helps.  I'm 26 and I have been feeling this vibration for about a week now.  I was a little worried about weather or not it was my prostate causing this (since I heard that men have to worry about such a thing) but at least I see I am not the only one.  I actually started thinking it was just my penus growing or something (since my girlfreind has been complaining about that from time to time).  To be honest I thought that typing vibrating penus in a google search would give me nothing but porn responses, I'm glad I actually recieved the answer that I was looking for.  I guess I better go to a doctor!

[dontknow6969]

oh yeah, by the way I never compared mine to a cell phone.  for me it was more like maybe the building I was in had some strange vibration.  I also felt it mostly while laying in bed trying to go to sleep, so I figured it was the heating or something having some strange amplified oscilating frequency or something.  And mine has been a pretty consistant vibration, only today have I noticed it on for a while, then off again.

[Morgannon]

Well, I went to the doctor last month, and my prostate is absolutely normal, maybe the slightest bit boggy.  Still getting the buzzing off and on, but much less noticeable than before.  However, I am getting extreme tightness of the groin/lifting of the testicles now.  Everything feels totally pinched off down there.  The only thing that brings relief is direct heat and antibiotics (for the anti-inflammatory effect).

Anyone else have any success?

Morg  

[osteodoc10]

I have had this problem twice before (cell phone type vibration in the glans penis). I am a medical student and did a lot of research on it. I came to the conclusion that it is irritation of one of the spinal nerves of the sacrum. (sacral nerves supply the glans penis) The reason that this makes sense is because people with cervical (neck) or lumbar (lower back) nerve root irritation can manifest with tingling in the arms or legs respectively. The first time it happened to me it went away by itself after a week or so. The second time, I went and had my lower back and sacrum adjusted by an osteopathic physician. A chiropractor may be able to do this to. Shortly after my visit, the tingling went away and hasent happened since.
My guess as to the cause of the problem is a past history of low back injury (pull a muscle, etc), chronically sitting during your job, or a leg problem that might disrupt correct posture and cause the sacrum to be sitting between your pelvic bones in an asymmetrical way, thus slightly irritating one of those nerve roots.
My advice is to go see a DO or a chiropractor and see if they can adjust your sacrum. You could also see a DO or MD and get some muscle relaxants, although they don’t always work very well. NSAIDS (ibuprofen, asprin.. not Tylenol) might be helpful as well.

[osteodoc10]

PS,
DONT take antibiotics for this, unless you prescribed them by your doctor for another condition. Antibiotics do NOT have anti inflammatory effects. All you are doing is setting yourself up for side effects and future antibiotic resistant infections which are bad! Take ibuprofen or aspirin

[tlcbid]

I just contracted this last night.. I was sitting in a chair with both legs extended on top of the seat of another chair.. It was a bit awkward because seat of the chair I rested my legs upon was a bit higher than the seat of the chair I was sitting on. .After about 15-20 in this position, my left leg fell asleep.. I got up to walk it off.. About an hour later, I felt like my cell phone was going off in my crotch.. As long as I moving around, I didn't feel it but when I went to bed last night, it was real noticeable.. This morning, no problem until I had been sitting at my desk for more than an hour.. Not painful but very distracting and rhythmic.. This is my first time experiencing this.. Something in the way I was sitting last night seemed to trigger it.. First the leg going to sleep and now this.. The sensation is similar to the leg falling asleep.

[Chuck09]

I had this buzzing and my GP used his stethiscopt to see if he could here it.  It went away but the problems got worse.  I ended up with bacterial and fungal prostatitis and everything went numb.  Things are coming back with anti-fungal therapies, alternative and western medicine and a big diet change.  Check out Wikipedia - Fructose, it is very accurate about diet changes needed.
Chuck

[4health777]

I had the same problem with the pulsating buzzing feeling in the in the shaft of the penis. It is like vibrate of a cell phone in the front of your pants. My natural medicine friends said it was a spasm. He told me to get liquid magnesium supplement. I started by drinking an oz. of the magnesium and  I also actually put it on the penis shaft and within minutes after applying it the pulsation went away.  I used Eniva corp. brand. But there maybe others in a liquid form as well. It really works great...thanks God for the natural health people...Rick

[Chillybenbow]

anyone else try the above yet?

[Chillybenbow]

Okay- just read the WHOLE thread.  I don't drink caffiene, don't drink, don't do drugs, I'm not stressed at work (I absolutely love my job).

The two things I have been doing differently since the vibrating started is that I have started running again and I do seem to sit longer at work than I did a month or so ago.  Based on that on other information above, I have to believe it is back- or sitting-related.

Love the forum-  thanks gentlemen.  Feeling more at ease.

[fsully]

Just started having the same symptoms. slight vibrating in the penis. read somewhere else that it could have been from over exerting your self while exercising. bingo, a day before I started to notice the vibrations I had done three sets of incline sit ups and did more per set than I have ever usually done. Hoping that this was the cause. going to try the magnesium if it does not go away...thanks to everboby who posted !!!

[Paige461]

I am so relieved.  I am a 35 yr old healthy male from Houston.  Three days ago I felt a buzzing sensation in the shaft and head of my penis and now I feel it again today.  This feeling was so unnatural that I did not know what to think and did not want to tell anyone about it out of fear that they might think I was crazy.  Anyway, I did a search on Google “vibrating sensation penis” and found you guys.  Thank God for this Forum and everyone’s posts!  Seems to me though that a lot of different things within the body can cause this sensation to occur.  I don’t think it is the same thing for everyone, but in my case I am leaning more towards a back / nerve issue like osteodoc 10 suggests.  I ruptured my L5S1 disk four 1/2 months ago.  I am mostly healed from the ruptured disc now and am staring to work out and run again.  I noticed the buzzing three days ago in the evening after an abb workout(incline sit ups included last set with a 70lb weight on my stomach).  Went without the vibrations for a day, but ran three miles today and did another abb workout this afternoon.  Guess what the vibrations are back again this evening.  Think that working out is aggravating my back / and or nerves and this is somehow causing these vibrations to occur after my body has been stressed.  Just wanted to share another experience.

[Wally3]

Hi Guys,
Just wanted to chime in. I had this symptom about two years ago for a very short time.  My general practitioner laughed out loud when I told him about my vibrations and had no advise.  I'm 53, have had an asymmetric prostate gland for 10 years and get checked annually. I had a prostate biopsy last year with no bad news.  This morning when I awoke guess what was back? Say hello to my little friend... Buzzy McWilly.  It has been doing the same rhythmic buzzing which most of you have experienced all day today.  Coincidentally, I do have a weak back but it isn't very bad at this time. I have been spending more time than usual on the couch these past two weeks with my legs up.  I've been one week on doxycycline for possible lyme infection after a tic bite too.  thanks for all your info.  Let's just NOT get little blue ribbons to wear on our lapel!

[Whats_The_Buzz]

I was amazed to find others with this issue. I thought I was not going to find anything from my internet search.  The age group seems to range from about 25 up. I am 46, about 30 pounds over weight, and a builder. My back does hurt but like I said “I am 46, about 30 pounds over weight, and a builder.”  

As far as the thread above from Chuck09 goes, “my GP used his stethoscope to see if he could here it.” I would have had to have made a buzzing sound just to see the look on Dr. Carlos’s face.

( Doctors visit $50.00. Antibiotic penis cream, $50.00. The look on your Doctors face when your penis hums a tune, Priceless :) A little penis inspired levity is always a good thing… In more ways than one!

Well, it’s good to know no one has died from this and no ones parts have fallen off. I feel better now. I had a prostate exam about a year ago so it’s about time for another. I will print these threads and bring them with me to my Doctor so he doesn’t thinks I’m nuts while he’s, checking my nuts.  

[Jephph]

Hello.  I told my wife about my vibrating penis yesterday, and she said "look it up."  So I was like "Oh great, here come the sex toys."  But, suprisingly, I found this post.  I have exactly the same symptoms as many of you.  It feels like a vibrating cell phone, and that's what I thought the first time, until I realized that I don't have a cell phone.  I used to have a cheap tracfone, but that was a while ago.  And it was more faint than even a cell phone too.  It lasts for a couple of seconds, happens about 3-4 times within 1 minute, then stops, and it doesn't happen again for a couple of hours.

This may not be relevant to any of you, and I didn't even think about it until after I had read all of your posts, but do any of you use a laptop much?  I knew I had felt this sensation before, and I finally pinpointed it yesterday.  It had happened a few times while I was using a laptop (directly on top of my penis) at my wife's family's house.  I don't use them a whole lot, but I do remember it happening then.

Oh, and I noticed that I'm posting on the two year anniversary to the Original Poster.  Maybe it's a sign...?

[lupulin]

I'm getting it too.  I'm 32 and a student.  I too use a laptop directly on my lap if I am working in bed.  My symptoms started in my leg about 3 months ago, exactly where my cell phone is kept when it is in my pocket.  Then recently, about 3 weeks ago, I started feeling the same sensation in my penis.  No pain, just a little vibration.  Everything seems to be functioning normally, but still, me no likey.  I ride a motorcycle, keep a cell phone in my pocket, have very minor back issues occasionally, sit at a desk alot, drink lots of coffee, am sexually active, and use an electric shaver.  Not worried yet, but soon will be!

[oakland11]

I'm 56 and the buzzing started after i took up swimming because I ripped my calf playing tennis.  I went to the nurse practioner and all thay could do is test for an infection. Its been a week and it is a real annoyance.    I too heve an S1-L5 disk problem and have been sitting at work more.  It comes and goes but definately after the work out.  When will it STOP?

[moosit]

Im 38 started buzzing today all day every sixty seconds or so.
Married no std, no back problem.  This is curious, wish we could just wear a pad

[kartoos]

I am highly grateful to whoever posted the stuff about One-a-day pills. I saw that a couple of people seemed to have trouble with it and the spasms coincided with me starting to take those pills. I seriously thought the cell phone used to ring whenever these spasms came by. It was a big jolt to me when I read that it almost has no cure. This was the day after I had been to my fave band's concert. A total dampner after an amazing day. I wish it had been different but yes one thing I am sure of is the fact that these one-a-day pills did trigger these spasms and once I stopped taking these pills they went away in a couple of days. I dont know how it works with others who dont take one-a-day pills but if you do take some kind of vitamin pills try stopping them for a while and see. If it works, I will be happy for you but if not keep trying till you zero down on the cause.Thanks a lot to this community post!

[MPG07]

Here is an answer. A nerve problem....
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Urology-Male-issues-989/2008/5/Vibrations-Groin.htm

[Voodoochild]

lol? you ask US the question, yet you post links containing all the answers? you can't read them for yourself?

[Darren_Taylor]

I have the same thing guys well my vibration (muscle spasm) is more below the base of the penis but likely the same it happens now and then but i have not been to the doctor about it but i can say i have had lower back pain and neck pain for the past 5 years which is down to a trapped nerve again i have never been to the doctor about it. So maybe the nerves are the key to the vibration.

[jlwilson]

I found this article today.  When I first noticed it, it was after spending the greater of 15 hours on a hard dining room chair working from home.  When I got up at the end of the 15 hours, I first noticed the issue.  It too felt like I had my phone on my hip vibrating...it was that faint.  No pain, nothing appeared out of the ordinary.  I went to bed and ignored it.  The next morning it was still there.  After arriving at work today, I noticed blood in my stool.  Now, I don't know how relevant bloody stool is in regards to spicy foods but I have had a ton of spicy food this week ...cajun jumbalaya (sp?), spicy burritos, etc.. (more so than I normally eat).  The link below talks specifically about this issue and makes a reference to spicy foods and sitting for long periods of time.  It's an answer posted by Dr. Arthur Goldstein.

http://en.allexperts.com/q/Urology-Male-issues-989/Vibrating-Senastion-Penis.htm

[sandstpf]

I'm 33 years old and my penis just started vibrating yesterday.  My symptoms are basically like all of yours, there is no pain just an odd vibration.  I have genital herpes so I immediately blamed that, but after reading this forum (and other research) it seems there could be other explanations.  I threw out my back almost a month ago.  I have been healed and good for about 2 weeks but now I have this vibrating penis.  I think it's probably related to nerve damage, which attributed to the back injury, but it could also be related to genital herpes.  

I don't see how it could have anything to do with a urinary tract infection but who knows!  I'll report back when I see some change in vibration status.  Good luck everyone and thanks for bouncing these ideas around.

[librasid40]

Hello.. I'm 42. I have been experiencing issues with my prostate since my early '20's. The latest in the series is the vibrating penis sensation. I first noticed it about 3 weeks ago, after a 5 hour drive. During which time I was experiencing stiffness in my back. Without being overly repetitive, I have been experiencing similiar symptons as many of you. My question to you all is if you have notice any ED as a result of this? I'm hoping this will eventually go away, as I'm sure the rest of you do.

Thanks to all of you for sharing your stories.

[wirenut67]

Yeh , I got it too. 41 ,healthy, in shape, electrician, I do drive 2 hours a day.My back has been feeling a bit tight, not sure if related. Glad I'm not alone, thought I might be goin crazy.

[mikemo725]

I thought i was going crazy, reaching for my cell phone all day and i keep seeing it sit on the coffee table or other places. I finally held my penis  and i actually feel the slight vibration. It worries me that a doctor hasnt posted a comment. My neck has felt a little quirk Ive had two back surgeries L-5 S-1.  A guy i work with is a chiro im going to ask him to help me. I ll let you know how it goes.

[Dalubaba]

I had similar sensation-pulsating in the root of penis for few seconds 3 to 4 times a day.On the third day i got both of my feet Numb.Again after third day Numbness settled in the soles of my feet. It is tightness or numbness.since last three years i am having this tightness or say unexplainable sensation. sometimes I do get Persis sensations.
I am trying desperately to find remedy for the sole-tightness I am 78. I do sit long hours reading or surfing and i also take Multivitamin tab for almost 50yrs Same brand.Might stop for few days to see the effect.
I think that kegel exercises can perhaps help.Kegel Exercises In yahoo,is prescribed by a doctor for strenghtening pelvic floor muscle.All detals are given there.it may be tried.

[defeedme]

this is awesome, thanks everyone.. Cell Phone Buzz appears to definitly be related to the back and spine.. I'm an x athlete (runner/swimmer) but still stay in shape and lifeguard every summer. 38 yrs old, I run alot and had a strange lower back injury that took 2 months to heal.. I also had a slight case of prostitis 8 years ago, been taking saw palmetto since.. masturbate once a day minimum, sometimes 3 or more...

i've had other small muscle spasms in my legs and arms throughout my life but never serious enough to warrant any help... The penis buzz is no different, I'm just glad it's not something fatal...  Everyone Enjoy their buzz !!!

[Humdinger]

I think your diagnosis is most valid. I'm 50, history of back problems, wok out regularly, etc. does anyone know if this is a recent phenomenom, or has the internet merely allowed us to come out, so to speak, with an age old issue?
Any screenwriters out there considering taking this on as a  sci-fi drama/horror ?

[outandabout1000]

I am 56, in good health and have the exact symptoms everyone else is describing. I went to my Dr and at first he too looked at me like I was nuts. After i told him about this thread of comments, he took things a bit more seriously and with genuine concern said 'you're too young for this to happen'.

He stated (and I may misquote here) that there is an artery running from the heart directly to the penis. It is THIS artery causing the problem. He actually suggested this could be a very serious heart condition... one that could be fatal.
He asked that I walk up stairs to see if it would increase the intensity or frequency. I did the stairs; no difference. Before i could call back and report, the vibrations stopped. For about a month or so it just disappeared. Now it's back... frequent and steady. It does stop from time to time, but it's happening as i am typing. I have no idea if the 'heart' diagnosis is accurate or not, but my question to all of YOU is, "do any of you have hernias?" As it happens I do and I am wondering if the pressure caused by it might be causing this problem too.

[Wildstreakman]

I have that buzzing too but made some extra money offering a two for one bonus, stiff hard on with built-in vibrator! My cellphone is ringing off the hook, the bad news is I answered my **** instead of my cell!

[pabuzzer]

I'm glad I found this post.  It's just beginning for me.  I noticed it more with a particular pair of jeans and more so now for the past couple of nights.  I've begun to take a new Vitamin E supplement, have been eating spicier foods.  I have been taking an antibiotic as well, so maybe it's all related.

Hope it goes away, but am a little nervous as I haven't seen anyone reply after it has.

[hooper2]

can anyone help me i have small red bumps on the tip of my penis but they dnt hurt and i have bumps on my sac... i have some itching there... i have bumps on my thighs and they itch....and i have two or three bumps on my shaft... but they dnt itch...... someone help me and tell me if i have something

[s2625now]

Outandabout, I am 55 have the same symptoms as everyone else on this thread. I also have a hernia (diagnosed, no surgery yet) which I have suspected may be the (pardon the pun) root cause. Does the sensation ever migrate to your anus as well?

[the_cure]

I think i found a CURE!!!!!

Ok.. I have been on this forum and read everything... about 5 weeks ago it started..annyoing the hell out of me.. i cut 5 hour energy drink , i did drive 8 hours prior to that day and that could have triggered it.. who know.. but what i do  know is last night as usuall it was buzzing like it always does (for the last 5 weeeks !!).. so i decided to open a bottle of wine  and  take  a BATH not a shower , but a bath!! .. i had pretty good buzz.. and the water was HOT..now i stress it was borderline  unbearable hot..but i sucked it up and stayed in the bath for 20 minutes.. my Nuts were loose  and i was just relaxing.. anywho.. after the bath..i had sex with my wife (lasted about  25 minutes ) and went to sleep ..woke up this morning.. nothing???? no buzzing nothing!!!!! it has been 9 hours so far and nothing.. i know its premature.. but its completely GONE!!.

Now guys .. is it a coincendence?? i really dont think so!!!  My thought is that the HOT *** WATER..  loosened up or  did something.. to whatever muscle was causing the vibrations!!!


PLEASE IF YOU ARE STILL DEALING WITH THIS.. TRY THE HOT BATH FOR 20 MINUTES OR SO.. make sure the water is as hot as you can handle without burning yourself!!   and just to eliminate any other doubts.. please either jerk off or have sex with your lady .. im just trying to give you the steps that worked for me!!!


I hope this helps

[circadrt]

Hello All,

OK, I am a 59 yo male and have had the same mild "buzz-vibration-flowing fluids" feeling in especially the top side of my penis - while lying in bed, sitting in a chair watching TV, etc. Not pain, just annoying and abit scary I suppose. Lasts a few seconds and comes and goes. Nothing constant fortunately.

I have ruled out with my doctor everything and he and I are friends so he has even consulted with others. The THREE doctors who gave me a quick and very similar answer all said it was tied into my low back problems. I have a little disc degeneration at L3-L5,  and I do sit alot day and night. I often use a recliner, but I am still putting pressure on my low back. This puts pressure on the L3-L5 discs especially. Well, it turns out that the L3 disc in particular, if the nerves around it or the disc itself is irritated, bruised, inflamed, herniated, or in any way insulted, can cause that genital area (including the scrotum and also the "perineal" area between the scrotum and your anus) to vibrate, twitch, buzz, and do other interesting but not harmful things.

They all said to me that they had many male patients who experienced this, and the best way to get it to stop or under control was to ice the low back, take anti inflammatory for the back-back nerves, and if you have not done so ever, have your low back x-rayed and maybe even an MRI like I had so you can see if you have low back disc problems.

I started not sitting as much, started icing abit more with a ice gel pack, and it went away! I was having abit more symptoms in my back lately but never connected the symptoms in my penis and genital area to my low back. It's what they called a "referred pain" or nerve sensation type of thing - going from the back through to the corresponding spots in the front of my body. Made sense to me, and as I said, they told me they had alot of scared, confused and embarrassed men tell them and ask them about it.

It might not be the case with you, but if you sit alot, have low back problems, especially disc problems, it is probably tied in would be my guess. I would ask your doctor or see a back doctor who can do good X-rays and exam to be sure that it is not your back. If you already know you have low back or disc problems, then talk to whoever treats that for you and see if you can have them calm down the back nerves and see if that does the trick.

Gee, it would be so much less worrisome-irritating if it actually was the type of thing that felt erotic or stimulating! At least for me that would have possibly made me not ever complain about it to my doctor! :)

Good luck to you all.

DRT

[Terscheckii]

Hi Everyone,

I have found I have this exact symptom (spasming penis) if I ingest caffeine.

When I discontinue caffeine consumption (avoiding tea and coffee) for several weeks, the spasming stops. But as soon as I consume caffeine, the spasming starts again.

I have noticed this with other muscles after consuming caffeine. For example, my eyelids start spasming if I consume caffeine for a few days in a row.

There’s another variable thrown in. :)

Take care and good luck.

[hkfamilyman]

I am 38 years old and healthy, and had a physical about a 8 months ago. Other than these "vibrations" that started a week ago, I have had no other symptoms. I was worried for a few days, and then decided to search online for an answer. This thread has given me so much relief. Based on reading everyone's contributions, I also think its related to nerves, lower back, etc. To those reading this in the future, I hope you get the same relief I did from reading all these messages. Its a great feeling.. no pun intended.

[EchoWolf]

31 here, have been experiencing this for about 3 months now. Once again thought it was my cell phone going off. I used to think it was funny to put my cell phone between my legs when I drive, so when someone calls- yup my balls virbate and well i am happy to hear from whomever called me. However, now the same feeling is going on with no cell phone down there, anyways, when i am active and walking around no problem, but when I am sitting - usually driving or using the computer- the vibrates begin. Mine is more at the base of my balls rather than my penis- nice to know others are dealing with this, but not nice to know no one has posted a reason or a cause for the problem.
Hopefully someone will return here with an answer other than the lower back. I have been having massages for the last 6 months every month and currently don't have any lower back problems or pain, but i do drive all day long in a chevy malibu-which the seats absolutley suck for your back.

[bgarlic]

I'm 44, and I also have the exact same problem. I have not seen a doctor yet, but I'm thinking the back issues are most likely the cause - I play a lot of basketball at lunch and my back gets banged around during the games. Also, I've put on 10-15 pounds over the last 12 months, and that might have put added presure on my spine. If anyone comes up with something that is validated, please add a post for the rest of us. My vibration started 3 days ago, and want to see it cleared up ASAP.

[doug1d]

Im 21 and for about 4 days i been having the spasm and i haven't had any back problems at all and i was wondering if anyone has fine anything out yet cause i cant afford to go see the doctor at the moment

[EricB74]

Im 35 and have the same cell phone type vibration also... more in the head of my penis. No burning or sores or any other syptoms (symptoms). Some times its constant, other times it comes and goes. Have had the problem over the last 2-3 weeks now. I havent had any major back issues only minor aches and injuries. I do tend to be under a lot of stress and have issues with anxiety, not sure if thatas a contributing factor. Glad to know I'm not alone though. Im 15-20 pounds over weight had hernia surgery at 2 and 12 and have had a few run ins with kidney stones so I had no idea where to begin with what might bew the cause. I feel it standing or sitting when it starts and the last few days it has been pretty constant. Wish there was a clear cut reason or two to ease my mind.  

[ej224]

I have started to experience the same problem,  I do sit an awful lot at work.  I do mountain bike occasionally.  I  was on anti-biotics recently and Xanax for a brief period. Had a colonoscopy about six months ago.

Just throwing out some things  in hope of making a connection.

BTW I am 47 yr. old White dude...

[Dalubaba]

Search PIRIFORMIS MUSCLE; SCIATICA NERVE STRANGULATED BY PIRIFORMIS MUSCLE MAY CAUSE UN EAPLAINABE SENSATIONS.SIMPLE STRETCHES ARE RECOMMENDED IN THESE WEBSITE.I AM DOING THE SAME i have sensation of tightness in soles of my feet and numbness in my legs. Just trying something, in absence of firm diagnosis..

[Dalubaba]

I was a cofirmed smoker for 50 years. I stopped smoking since last 3 years. Pobably i  started getttng Ithtness in soles of my feet after cessation of smoking. Can this be withdrawal symptom? I do not dare to resume smoking for tightness symptoms. as the damage by smoking will be much more than thightmess.

[cellphoneinpocket]

Wow, I am glad I found you all.  I started getting the "buzz" about two days ago and couldn't figure it out.  My wife and I went on a long walk over the weekend, about 12.7 miles, which is about 4X the amount we usually walk.  The next moring by lower back was very tight, and then the buzzing started. Sounds like the sensation is back related.  I am going to try a hot bath like the one of you suggested.  Thanks all for sharing!

[thankyoumed]

Thankyou so so much for this thread. Thankyou!
I think its caffiene, lower back and nerve related.
When i am sitting in an uneasy position for long, and my back aches a little, the vibrating starts.
Or if i drink tea after dinner, the vibrating starts.
Sometimes it happens frequently after I masturbate.

[gaberhorn]

Hey, y'all. Seventeen-year-old, healthy, if somewhat inactive male here. Guess what: I've got your same problem.

No sexual activity, no allergies or whatever: I'm your typical teen boy.

Well, except for the fact that I've got a magical buzzing penis.

This isn't the first time this has come up; back when I was eleven, this started before vacation, and I spend a week in South Padre suffering through this. Since we couldn't go to a doctor, we treated it as a urinary infection, which had minimal results.

Seeing as I don't have much control over my situation ("Hey, mom, can we go get my pelvis readjusted so my penis will leave me alone?"), I'd like to know if there're any home remedies for this obnoxious malady, short surgical removal.

Thanks for the help in advance~

[HelpfulFriend]

I too have developed this recently. I did a little more research on it and I have found that it is a condition called "PROSTATITIS". It can be caused by a number of different things such as Too frequent or too infrequent ejaculation, sexual arousal without ejaculation, withdraw at the time of ejaculation, aggressive bike or horseback riding, spicy foods, alcohol, caffeine and sitting for long periods of time putting pressure on the prostate can all cause this symptom / condition. It can also cause mild to severe back pain. Many of you mentioned back pain, well the cause and effect are inverse. The pack pain is not causing the vibrating, it's the Prostatitis causing the back pain. This may occur as a single episode, re-occur or continue as chronic. Taking 320mgm of Saw-palmetto may help, but the best thing is to get an examination from a "Good" urologist. You may have an infected or some type of problem with your prostate that needs to be corrected.  

[BitWorried2k]

Thanks for your post HelpfulFriend

I have also done some research abotu Prostatitis, and I see that this has symptoms that most people here don't have (including me).

Here are some of the symptoms:

Difficulty with passing Urine
Pain during Urine (Pain between the legs)
Urine more than usual (especially at night)
Blood with Urine (although this happens rarely)

What do you guys think?

[DrHawaii]

Hi all you men.  Get OFF of the prostate-related issues!  The answers are here multiple times over -- it has to do with your lower back, likely your piriformis muscle and sciatic nerve.  I am a WOMAN and have the cell-phone vibrating feeling in my upper crotch area which would be equivalent to the base of your penises from a nerve point of view.

This issue is definitely NOT a heart problem (where did that doctor get *that*?!), and is NOT a prostate problem.  This is a muscle/back/nerve problem.  Ibuprofen should help you with symptoms, but your doctor or physical therapist should be able help you with fixing the root of the problem.

Good luck.

[dal189]

I have sensation of tight feet and mild numbness in legs.I so not have any vibration sensations. I have started treatment for piriformis muscle since last 3 months.Tennis Ball massage on hips, crossing the leg and exercising the muscle.I had gone through certain web sites. I will further search for some more website as you have added some confidence in this diagnosis. I sit ong hours on computer and for teading.This is one of the factor affecting piriformis. i do not have any back issues. I am 78.I have these senseations since 3 and half years. I am alwo taking sarritio peptidase an enzyme which is anti infamatory and analgesic. I have yet to find the rilief. Please do send info on this subject.I  also have Ager-related-macular-deterioration.I have to use magnifying glass to read what i have typed ,in spite of magnifiied text. Thanks for giving inspiring news.

[dal189]

Two days back I opened second account which is not allowed. My old account was dalubaba. I have already asked them to delete my new accoun dal189. this is just for your information.

[ChineseChicken]

I've seem to come down with this "vibrating penis" thing.
It feels like it is at the tip, at the "back" sorta thing?... like, as silly as it sounds... looking down at it, it feels like it is coming from the back which you don't see looking down.

I do notice that you DON'T notice it if you're moving your leg or something while sitting, or just standing up walking around... but trying to lay down and sleep, or stay still sitting down it annoying.

No pain, just constant pulse is a real annoyance. I'm probably the youngest person here to have this problem thur far (judging by ages given in these many posts).

I'm just wondering if it's maybe like, a damaged / strained nerve? and this is it's way of healing? Does anybody have any actual information on how long this lasts? when should I expect this to clear up?. Also, does it go away on it's own? or is this something that needs surgery to fix or some kind of medication?

I really don't know if I'll be able to deal with this for any longer than maybe 2 more days. Right now, it hasn't even been 24 hours since I noticed it, and it's driving me crazy. I noticed it about half an hour after having a shower last night.

[Gobbler94]

There is a nerve located between your anis and testicles or on a woman between her anis and vagina the nerve sometimes gets in a pinch or twist which sends vibrations through to the tip of the penis or on a woman  just above the clit area. The only way I have found to releve this problem is a warm massage to the area between the anis and testicles or vagina sometimes massaging the area with your fingers slightly hard to move the nerve a little I have done extensive serch on this as I to have had it and this is the only thing I have came up with. No I am not a Dr. But if this helps anyone it can't hurt. It helped me.

[Timmer0]

I don't feel so wierd since i found this forum.  Vibrating, fluid swooshing through a vein, every 2-5 seconds.  I do have a horrible back.  Hope that is it.  Driving me nuts.  I have to go, my cell phone is vibrating.

[Guy26]

Thank God you guys are here!  26 year old "average" male here.  Have had a buzzing in my penis head for about a week now.  I do in fact carry a cell phone for work all day, every day in my pocket (have for 4 years) so thought they were phantom vibrations.

Interestingly enough I did go for a massage today and the RMT mentioned I have tightness in my back (upper, mainly) and neck - I wonder if the buzzing will diminish or stop tomorrow as I got a "deep tissue" done today.

The buzzing came and went this weekend, but came back tonight after I sat down to work on my laptop for  5+ hours, working on a laptop (along with some alcohol).  Sounds like I have the perfect recipe for a vibrating penis!  If the RMT can "fix" the tightness in my back - and if the vibrating stops, then great (as the posters above are correct).  If not I'll be visiting a doc to check on good ol' prostate.

Thanks all!!

[msb10]

Wow I am Glad I found you guys,

I thought my nuts were going nuts. I'm a 30 year old male who works out almost everyday. The vibrating started about 4 days ago and like many of the other no pain just annoying feeling. I to sit for long periods though out the day at work and have had back issues in the past. About a week prior to the buzzing feeling I had been doing standing shoulder presses. I had lifted the barbell over my head and lost my balance. I ended up arching my back backwards and felt a sharp pain that went way with in a few minutes. It was about a week later the vibrating started. I had just had a physical prior to that and everything was normal. I not over weight but I do have high blood pressure that is controlled with medication. So I don’t think it’s that because it’s never happened before. The other thing is the antibiotics. I had been taking Tami flu about the same time this started. I have stopped taking it a few days ago, not sure if that could be part of it. I am going to try the Chiropractor and the hot bath so I will let you know how that goes.

Who knows we all could be evolving into sometime of new sex machines and maybe our wives will be willing to have more sex with us..
Thanks.....

[msb10]

Gentlemen,
I must share with you my good news. As of this morning I have been vibration last night I did 2 things. First I used and inversion machine to hang upside down for awhile. This I believe relived the pressure off my lower back. Second, I took a hot bath which further released and pressure. So guys I too believe this is a back issues for some of us. Not everyone has access to an inversion machine but if you do try it. If not go get you’re back adjusted. I’m by no means a doctor but as of right now I got nothing going on down there. So I am pretty happy with that..
Good Luck I will keep you posted if it comes back..

[totesmagotes]

So I've had this twice now. The first time occurred last summer and plagued me for nearly 2 months. Then this July I got it again. I almost went nuts reliving the hell that was last summer when I decided to retrace my actions  over the past 3 or 4 days and realized that I pushed myself too hard one day at the gym and it must be a lower back issue. I immediately stopped lifting weights and took 3 advil a day for 3 days and poof the problem is easily gone. Last year I continued to lift weights and the problem and vibrations only got worse. If you feel any signs of these symptoms immediately stop lifting weights and take it easy for a couple days and you will recover quickly.

[freestyler659]

I'm 18 sit a lot at work drink monsters a lot this problem has been happening for a week or so after reading this I took a big digger on my dirt bike awhile before this issue started happening my neck, lower back, hip, and ankle where hurt during the crash and I usally never go to the doctor if I can get up and walk away unless broken bones ect but I've been limping around for a few days now and the problem persists its in the base of my penis and looks like a muscle spasm I've seen it in action it lats a few seconds then stops I mean everything is woking fine no stds had check up last month but this is getting so annoying so I'm going to see the doc about this and show him this forum thanks guys

[dshiznitt]

I have had this same vibration in the last few weeks.  I have had back pain for the last month or so. Went to Dr. yesterday and got prostate checked and that was ok.  Got steriod pack and started today.  No vibration since on steriod.  One thing I noticed last night. I could make the vibration start by putting my chin down on my chest.  Once I lifted it up it would stop.  I think it is a lower back nerve issue but am going to get a CT scan next week -

[notsogoodvibrations]

52 year old male here....i've been experiencing this same problem for about a week now. had a colonoscopy last wednesday (thankfully clear and clean) and started getting these vibrating sensations in my testicles/penis a day or 2 later. called my gastro doctor and was told the procedure had nothing to do with it. then went to see my urologist yesterday, and his exam came up with nothing wrong with my prostate or anything else. he prescribed ibuprofen, warm baths, supportive underwear, and regular intercourse with my wife, and to check back with him in a week. have done all of the above in the last 24 hours, and still have the vibrating. however, from reading all of these posts, one thing that sticks out for me is that i had a micro-lumbar discectomy a year ago to repair a herniated disc (L5-S1). maybe that has something to do with it.

[RelievedWife]

Thank you to everyone who has contributed to this post. Like all others have said, my husband is happy to know he's not crazy.  These symptoms describe to a "T" what he's been experiencing.  he's 28, lifts weights and just started running long distances again. He also sits at a desk for his entire workdays, plus some.   He recently had a physical several weeks ago and is fine, but the buzzing didn't start until about a week ago, after getting checked out.  

All things definitely add up to probably a lower back issue, as he's always had a tightness/soreness in his back as well.  Will try the warm bath & chiropractic adjustment, and of course he thinks that having more sex will be the best cure of all. :)

One thing that doesn't add up though is that he had his gallbladder removed about 4 months ago, and said that occasionally since the surgery, he'll have the same sort of tingling feeling on his side where his gallbladder used to be.  The penis tingling is just within the last week or so, but he's had the gallbladder tingling for a few months now.  Curious if anyone else has the gallbladder tingling as well?

[RickMarshall]

Glad to have found this thread. I started experiencing the same rhythmic buzzing a couple days ago. It isn't constant but I was experiencing it when I started reading this forum. Having read a number of posts linking it to back/spine issues, as I sat here I consciously shifted my weight and changed my posture. It stopped. No kidding. I have no history of back problems, but I ride a bike, and have been increasing my mileage lately (routinely doing 3-4 hour rides on Saturdays, 2 hr rides on Sundays,  etc.). Also, two days ago (Sunday) I spent 3 hours on my bike attached to an indoor trainer due to rain outside. When you use a trainer indoors it's much different from being on the road, even though it's the same bike, because your posture and sitting position is more constant due to the absence of terrain variations. The pressure that a bike seat places on the area below the penis is well known among cyclists (temporary numbness is common). So this is a bit of a stab in the dark at this point, but I am suspecting that in my case the buzzing is linked to the cycling and in particular the time I spent on the trainer this past weekend. I thank all who posted here before me for adding their experiences, it was a comfort to find this forum and has really helped me focus on what the actual cause of this may be. Be well, all.

[Marc999]

Lending support to the lower back problem theory.  Today was the very first time that I have ever experienced the vibration sensation.  I found this forum and read the posts with great interest.  I noted with surprise the entries about lower back pain.  Other than the vibration sensation, the only other odd thing that happened to me today (BEFORE the sensation appeared) was that I experienced not terrible, but considerable lower back pain (more of an aching) after I raked my lawn.  The fact that today was the first time that I had ever felt the vibration sensation and the occurrence of (prior) unusual lower back pain seems to me to lend a good deal of support to the posts that identify lower back injury as the cause of the vibration.  Just thought I'd add my story to the forum.

[NormalGuyPta]

I am a 50 year old guy that is in good shape and reasonably healthy. A few months a go I also started having some strange things happening. I began to have a tingling sensation a few times a day that would extend from the stomach area down into the groin. The problem was that it felt sexual and was very arousing. The feeling gradually increased over weeks and became quite annoying. Now I am an average guy and I enjoy sex, but it became ridiculous. I was permanently aroused and then even worse, began to have spontaneous dry orgasms any time of the day, often a few in a row. At least I know what it feels like for women to have multiple orgasms. Then the buzzing started, especially at night when I lay on my side. The buzzing at times would be so intense that I would wake up having an orgasm. At times it was nice, but I was exhausted from it and it affected my interaction with friends as I became withdrawn. It felt as if my life had been invaded by something I had no control over. I was beginning to think I was going crazy. But then I recently found out that it seems as if it I might have injured the lower L3-L5 discs in my back. I am now going for regular physio and do exercises to strengthen my back, and guess what, it is almost gone. The buzzing has stopped completely. Hope this helps someone.