Looks like the holidays bring some not-so-smooth nights.
A study by FeetFinder found a 234% increase in Google searches for “penile fracture” during the hot holiday season.
Last year, researchers studied 3,421 German men between 2005 and 2021 and found that the chances of suffering painful penile injuries, especially among those in middle age, increased significantly between December 24 and December 26, according to the study published in British Journal. of Urology International.
Penile fractures usually occur during “wild sex,” according to lead researcher Dr. Nikolaos Pyrgides, a urologist at the Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich.
According to NIH data, most penile fractures occurred while partners were in missionary, “woman on top” (aka shovel girl) and “doggy style” sex positions.
Injury victims can usually identify the fracture by hearing an audible snap—it’s not a broken candy cane—followed by pain and losing their erection quickly.
The penis also usually looks like an eggplant after the injury, Pyrgides said.
According to the National Institutes of Health, about 1 in every 100,000 American men will suffer from a broken penis during their lifetime. Although not life-threatening, some injuries may require surgery and weeks of recovery so that patients do not risk permanent impairment of sexual and urinary function.
Those who ignore their injury may be left with a permanent curvature, poor function and a lifetime of painful erections.
But potential penile fractures aren’t the only thing going wrong in the bedroom over the festive season as couples tear up their ugly Christmas sweaters.
Other search terms related to sex injuries, such as “pulled muscles during sex,” “sex injury” and “swelling after sex” also saw increased activity in December, according to FeetFinder.
“It’s a time of year when people feel more adventurous, likely fueled by the holiday spirit, alcohol and a desire to make the holidays extra special,” a sexologist and researcher at FeetFinder said in a statement to The Post.
“But experimentation can sometimes lead to unintended consequences if safety is not a priority.
This is especially true for couples trying out new positions, including sex toys for the first time, or even attempting party-themed roleplay without proper preparation.
And Santa’s elves aren’t the only ones playing with toys this holiday season.
People aged 20 to 24 are most at risk of injuring themselves with a sex toy. However, the chances of a sex toy injury differ for men and women.
Women are most prone to these injuries between the ages of 25 and 29, while men face the highest risk between the ages of 55 and 59.
In general, more men experience these injuries. Over the past decade, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission estimates that 26,000 men have been treated for sex toy-related injuries in hospitals, compared to 19,000 women.
But why is everyone going wild during the festive season?
Experts believe there are many reasons for the continued seasonal rise in sexual injuries, noting that people are feeling particularly festive and giving and increasing alcohol consumption, but insist that safety is sex.
“Communication is key,” said the researchers at FeetFinder. “Couples should openly discuss their boundaries, take things slowly and always ensure they are using the toys as intended.”
“Alcohol lowers inhibitions, which can increase enjoyment, but also increases the risk of mistakes or mishaps.
“If you’re trying something new, make sure you’re calm and well-prepared.
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