Table of contents:
- Why does the penis suddenly become erect, even though it is not aroused?
- How to deal with a spontaneous erection in public
- 1. Distract your mind
- 2. Be calm
- 3. Move
- 4. Go to the bathroom
- 5. Take a shower
There is nothing more embarrassing and panicky than a penis suddenly getting erect in public. In fact, you are not engaging in certain sexual activities. Why the penis can erect spontaneously even when you are not excited, and how to deal with it? Take a peek at the answer in this article.
Why does the penis suddenly become erect, even though it is not aroused?
The penis will not only get erect when it is aroused. In most cases, the cause is a change in the level of the hormone testosterone, which the brain considers a signal for blood flow to the male pelvic area.
Your body's hormone levels can rise at any time without conscious control. Likewise with your blood flow, which is also regulated by your brain and heart without you even knowing it.
That's why men can experience spontaneous erections while eating, sleeping, or even driving on public transportation to work. This is normal and nothing to worry about, it doesn't mean you have a perverted brain. If this happens, it is a sign that your testosterone levels are high and blood flow to the penis is smooth.
How to deal with a spontaneous erection in public
In the right situation, time, and conditions, erection can be stopped by means of ejaculation. But of course this method is not appropriate if you experience spontaneous erections in public. Here are some other ways you can deal with an erection that suddenly appears uninvited:
1. Distract your mind
The first thing you need to do to stop a spontaneous erection is to divert your mind.
Take a few slow inhales and exhales while trying to think of boring, annoying, or strange things. For example dead rats, traffic jams this morning, or annoying office mates.
Keeping your mind busy can help with unwanted erections.
2. Be calm
As much as possible stay calm so that you don't panic even more thinking about the erection. If possible, find a seat to give yourself a chance to cool off and take your mind off the erection.
To reduce embarrassment, you can cover your erection with a jacket, shirt, or whatever else is nearby that allows you to use it. Remember, this erection may feel very obvious to you, but other people may not notice it. Panic will actually attract the attention of people around you in your condition.
3. Move
If it's not possible to sit back and relax, just keep moving your body. For example, by shifting a standing or walking position. If possible, place your hands in your trouser pockets and position the erect penis so that it is not too visible.
Performing light stretches of the muscles of the thighs and buttocks also helps relax spontaneous erections. You can move your thighs in a closing and opening motion. Do this for at least 10 seconds. Repeat if there are no changes.
When you walk or do physical activity, the heart will focus blood flow to the parts of the body that are more in need, such as the legs, brain, and lungs so that the penis that was erect (due to blood supply) can return to limp.
4. Go to the bathroom
Look for opportunities to go to the bathroom without being in the spotlight of other people, to ejaculate. This is the safest way to avoid embarrassment if you are caught having a spontaneous erection in public. Or, you can try to urinate. Usually after urinating, the penis will become weaker.
5. Take a shower
If time allows for the chance to hold onto the spontaneous erection until you get home, unnoticed by other people, then be lucky. At home, or at your destination, take the time to bathe in cold water.
A cold shower is one of the classic ways to get rid of a spontaneous erection. But it turns out that taking a warm shower is just as effective. Warm baths can help relax your body and stimulate you to urinate, which can help get rid of an erection.
However, if after all the efforts made, your penis does not come back flaccid, consult a doctor. A penis that has been erect for hours and is accompanied by pain can be a sign of priapism.
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