Lost penis syndrome

The Lost penis syndrome (Engl. Lost penis syndrome , roughly for " syndrome of the lost penis") is the colloquial name for a permanent extension of the vagina of the woman, which the intercourse are reduced pressure and friction and the sexual partners satisfactory genital Experience stimulation. As a result, a genital orgasm is often not possible, which can put a strain on the sexual relationship. The name comes from the fact that when a man suddenly appears during coitus, he initially has the feeling that he no longer feels his penis.

The term is used inconsistently, partly to denote the condition of an enlarged vagina and weakened surrounding pelvic floor muscles in the woman, but also to describe the reaction of the man to this situation, which often leads to the "loss" of the erection during intercourse. The term is primarily used in Internet forums and the like. Ä. used, but it is hardly to be found in medical literature.

Lost penis syndrome can occur after childbirth as a result of overstretching of the vaginal muscles or insufficient regression. However, it can also be caused by a relaxation of the pelvic floor, for example due to hormonal effects after menopause or neurological disorders . Since disorders of sexual function are much shame busy, which is underreporting of the disease likely to be high.

The therapy can be carried out with drugs using active ingredients that increase the tone , such as pelvic floor training , and plastic-surgically by tightening the muscles and surrounding ligaments.

Apart from a chronic disorder, the lost penis syndrome can only appear temporarily. A conventional slackening of the muscles due to overstimulation is in principle different from a pathological dysfunction , even though no colloquial difference is made.

Individual evidence

1. ^ PubMed search of February 2, 2008; Keywords: "lost penis syndrome", "lost penis syndrome", "lost penis", "lost penis"; Result: Quoted phrase not found.
2. ↑ Kaufmann: The gynecology. Springer-Verlag, 2nd edition, p. 781. ISBN 3-540-25664-4

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• Relationship between pelvic floor relaxation and LPS
• The pelvic floor, function, adaptation, therapy; Tanzberger / Kuhn / Möbs, Urban & Fischer 2004, ISBN 3437469304

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