Unfortunately, injuries from sex do happen from time to time.

These injuries can be both embarrassing and painful, but theyre more common than youd think.

ER doctor Joe Whittington, who runs theDr.

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He immediately heard a popping sound, followed by sharp pain, swelling, and bruising.

We quickly confirmed the diagnosis and scheduled him for emergency surgery to repair the ruptured tunica albuginea.

After surgery, the man was advised to abstain from sexual activity and given pain medication, Whittington said.

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The urethra the tube that allows urine to leave the body can also be damaged during a penile fracture.

Post-procedure, he was monitored for signs of infection and given antibiotics as a precaution.

Thats why its so important to stick to sex toysdesigned specifically for anal play.

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Using objects that are not meant for such activities can lead to serious injuries and complications.

When an erection lasts more than four hours, it becomes a medical emergency, he said.

Blood can start to solidify, causing permanent damage and the inability to have future erections.

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In the business, we say: time is penis, said Wagner.

Prolonged erections are considered arare side effect of oral ED medications like Viagra.

So stay on the safe side and dont pair them, Montague advised.

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When priapism occurs, the goal is to reduce the erection.

This can involve injecting medications into the penis to help the blood flow out, Wagner said.

4.Penis captivus

Penis captivus comes up whenever the penis gets stuck inside the vagina during intercourse.

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Once the muscle contractions or erection subside, partners should be able to separate.

The couple explained that the situation arose during a particularly passionate moment, he said.

To help them, we used muscle relaxants and cold compresses to gently relax the vaginal muscles.

After a short while, they were able to separate without further issue.

These infections are usually a result of bacteria entering the body through minor injuries, most commonly E. coli.

Good hygiene is crucial, said Wagner.

This article originally appeared onHuffPost.