Uncomfortable penile retraction when sitting or bending over

[yc7230ti]

I'm 28 year old man.  I have been experiencing uncomfortable penile retraction for a couple of months.  I don't have problems with erections or urination.  My groin area is not in any pain.  When I sit down or bend over my penis literally retracts inside me and the foreskin covers the entire shaft. I was wondering if I should go see a urologist or primary care physician? I have been reading the forums and people are talking about botox or surgery. I just want the uncomfortable retractions to stop.

[ajit12]

I have also experinced this problem. what is it?

[Dr J Singh]

Hello,
From the symptoms it looks like it can be a trapped penis or buried penis. Due to obesity fat pad at the base of the penis conceals the penis and penis is hidden or buried within the suprapubic fat pad. For this losing weight or reducing the suprapubic fat by getting a tummy tuck operation during adulthood can help. The other option is surgical release of penis. My sincere advice would be to consult a urologist and discuss this with him.

I sincerely hope that helps. Take care.

[Athar456]

I consulted a urologist and he just advised to lose weight which really makes sense as I'm Obese and have large amount of fat on pubic area. I tried to use the abdominal body shaping belt and it helps little like if I wear it, I can feel my penis comes out as the belt presses the fat. Losing weight is permanent solution.

[geckoz100]

We should all post our basic medical info, to see if we can find some commonalities that might shed some light on this issue.  As others have mentioned, I have been to a urologist three times, and he said he simply can't help me.  It's gotten to the point where I can't even sit down comfortably to watch TV; I have to lie sideways across the couch to take the pressure off my bottom and the back of my legs, which feel like they have rug burn when I sit, even for a short time.

1.  Weight -- 200 (about 20 lbs. overweight)
2.  Height -- 5' 10"
3.  Build -- muscular (mesomorph)
4.  Health or physiological conditions --  Asthma, flat feet
5.  Surgeries --  Nissen fundoplication (gastric surgery) for acid reflux (about a year before this problem started)
6.  Medications and supplements --  Symbicort inhaler for asthma; plus a variety of multivitamins and minerals
7.  Occupation / activity level --  Office/computer work -- a lot of sitting.  So I use a standing desk to relieve the discomfort from sitting.  But I also spend a lot of time in my woodshop, for a home-based business.
8.  Fitness activity --  Minimal
9.  How did the symptoms start? --  I noticed a problem with sitting on the bus when I used to commute to work.  Later it turned into penile discomfort, with a constant feeling of chafing, along with the feeling of retraction
10.  How long have you been experiencing this problem?  --  Approximately three years
11.  Problems with urination? -- No
12.  Problems with sexual activity or maintaining erection? --  No

If you can think of any other important or relevant information that should be included, please add it to the list.

[Jdouk69]

I am experiencing the same as most of you without the pain. Been getting worse over the years. I really does effect much self esteem. It’s now even happening when I stand and totally disappears when I sit. I don’t think there is much we can do besides loose some weight in the Pubic area? Hanging weights? Have no clue I’m just grasping for anything that might help.

[Jadams311]

I see by date that this was a long time ago, but did any of yall figure it out.  I'm 40 not fat, suddenly 1 month ago started experiencing same retracting when sitting and bending over.  Resituating all day??

[geckoz100]

I have a similar situation with the feeling of retraction when squatting or bending down, but in addition I have pain in the whole sitting area.  It's on the surface and makes my skin feel very irritated, like a rug burn.  Does anyone have any news on treatments or at least a definitive cause?

[geckoz100]

Please see the most recent post above -- let's continue researching this issue.

[CT2049]

I also have this problem I've had it for almost a year and it's become very troublesome and like you said distracting. I just can't think about anything else when I sit forward and my penis goes inside of itself so I'm constantly readjusting all day everyday wherever I am it is so embarrassing and uncomfortable to have to do that and it's  affected my social life, my confidence, everything. I've gotten more used to it and i can tolerate it sort of but still i find it impossible to ignore at times and i'm constantly worried about it happening again cause it throws me off. I have seen two urologists who checked me out and said i'm "fine." One prescribed me an L Arginine supplement which basically just helps you get hard. Honestly i'm scared idk what to do and i dont know if anyone can help me. I've considered seeing a penile reconstruction doctor just to talk i'm not doing anything to my penis just yet. It really just feels like there's extra skin down there. It's tight when i'm hard but when i'm flaccid my foreskin is loose and it all bunches up it's even hard to get hard sometimes cause it just feels like im pulling on skin and not my ****. I know thats gross but it's what has plagued me for a while and caused me some serious pain. Recently i've just been trying to ignore it maybe that's the best solution i dont know if its possible for me to do that tho. Oh i almost forgot i'm also getting tested for low T and getting the results tomorrow that could be the problem idk.

[Jadams311]

I'm experiencing exact same thing.  Did you ever find a cause?  I'm an active 40 yr old, regular sized guy.  Same exact thing happening that you describe.  It started about 4 months ago suddenly, and it hasn't really let up since.  Urologist told me through exam that everything looked normal.  Your help would be appreciated.

[Bulut1232016]

Dudes, i have a question. Do you have lordosis, pelvic forward tilt or something like that who have this penis rectile issue?

[Samkohn]

did anybody find a solution for this penis retract

[Athar456]

I'm too 28 and having this problem since one year and it is continuing. This is effecting my job as i have to sit for 8 hours. I'm thinking to quit as this is very painful and i always be irritated or embarrassed. I can't focus on anything due to this problem. I think girls would feel the similar kind of pain or embarrassment while in their periods. I'm suffering every second. When i excersice or climb stairs like more than 2 floors then it hide in my body like a tortoise hides its head and the circumcised foreskin appears with the head burrowed. Sooo painful and so embarrassing. I have to pull it out and only 1 inch it comes out. I can see the veins on flaccid penis. I also feel it gets numb while i sit and work in my office. I masturbate twice or thrice a week and since my teenage i have masturbated with out using hands that is rubbing penis to bed and wooden cot (hard surface). I think that is the root cause. I've reduced masturbate 1 time a week and since 2 months I've not rubbed my penis to bed. Also i get sleep if i sleep on my belly (body weight on penis) . This also i think contribute to my problem. When erect, I'm 4.5 inches with slight pain in penis. I'm taking some multivitamin tablet doe penis cure which includes Recharj 5G by Dr. Morepen, Zeegold, Neurogard and Pantab 40 (I'm also suffering from Chronic constipations with hard stools 2 or 3 times a week). Still no change in my health. What drug should i take to cure this penis problem? Please advise.

[geckoz100]

Please see the most recent post above -- let's continue researching this issue.

[yc7230ti]

I'm not obese.  I don't have any ED or injury.  It's just when I sit, it literally goes in and it looks like a nub (like i have no penis). It just feels very uncomfortable like u know something isn't right.

[rmprdl1964]

Hi,

One reason for retraction is obesity. Over the last few years I have gained some body fat due to no longer being mobile. As a result the penis does retract into the pubic fat area causing the penis to disapear into the foreskin. It is a problem for me since I used condom catheters for incontinence. It is a subject that I will have to discuss on my next consultation with my doctor.
I'm not sure about Botox, if I'm not mistaken it paralizes muscles and I'm not sure that it would be apropriate in that region. Surgery is being used to free a burried penis.
If I press against the pubic fat, I can gain about an inch of penile length. If I stand the penile shaft is more exposed. The reall problem is in the sitting position.
If I can obtain an erection, the penile length is just under 6". The problem is that I also suffer from ED. As a result putting on a condom catheter has become difficult and often fails as a result of it.

I'm cuurious to know what the doctor, urologist will suggest. Circumcision is not an option for me. I have had a foreskin for 47 years and plan to keep it for the rest of my life. With a foreskin, I can never be mistaken as a Muslim.