Priapism

Priapism, or permanent erectionAn erection refers to the stiffening of the penis triggered by sexual arousal or other stimuli. It is caused by the flow of blood into the erectile tissue of the penis and can occur in both men and women (in women, it can take the form of s..., is a medical emergency that requires immediate treatment. It is a (often) painful increased and/or prolonged erection without sexual desireLibido refers to a person's sexual desire. It is a natural part of human sexuality and can change over the course of a person's life. Adolescents often experience a strong increase in their libido during puberty. or stimulationA foreign word for stimulation or arousal. Sexual stimulation refers to the actions or stimuli that make a person feel sexually aroused or excited. This can include a variety of activities, touches or visual stimuli that help to arouse sexu.... This can happen when blood can no longer drain from the erectile tissueCavernous bodies can swell due to blood supply. Both the penis and the clitoris consist mainly of erectile tissue. They ensure that the penis stiffens and erects during an erection, the clitoris swells and can lead to a partial opening of t... of the penisPenis is another name for the penis and, together with the scrotum, is one of the external male sex organs. The penis consists of the shaft and the glans. The glans is the most sensitive part of the male body and is covered by a foreskin, u.... Serious complications such as tissue damage or permanent erection problems can occur without treatment.