What are the causes of involuntary erection and how to avoid it?
One of the existing types of erections is the involuntary erection. Involuntary erection can even be seen as a positive thing for many men. However, in many situations, it ends up being an embarrassment.
What is involuntary erection?
To know what an involuntary erection is, it is essential to understand the working mechanism of penile erection.
Erection is an influx of blood that reaches the penis after a message communicated by the brain. Typically, this message originates from a previous emotion that can come from an erotic thought, a visual stimulus, or an arousal due to a stimulating touch.
In the presence of these stimuli, the brain sends a signal to the penis, where it enters an erect state. This means that the cavernous bodies of the penis dilate and fill with blood to increase its size and hardness.
During this blood filling phase another phenomenon occurs. It is the filling of the urethra that is loaded with semen and no longer with urine. Thus, in the case of an orgasm, the penis can ejaculate and release a few milliliters of semen. This is called ejaculation.
In involuntary erection, the penis becomes erect unexpectedly, without the man being aroused or having sexual desire beforehand.
When does an involuntary erection occur?
Involuntary erections can occur in the mornings upon waking, but also at night during the deep sleep phase. These cases are frequent and totally normal.
Scientific and behavioral studies have shown that a man naturally has an erection between 2 to 4 times a night. While sleeping, the penis hardens as a result of oxygenation of the corpora cavernosa. This is a common case and there is nothing to worry about.
On the other hand, there are men who are extremely embarrassed when they have involuntary erections during the day, at inopportune times. Imagine being in the middle of a meeting with a client or the director of a company and suddenly having a hard cock, ready for sex? Would you feel good about it? I do not think so!
What are the causes of involuntary erection and how to solve it?
There are 5 common reasons for sudden erections:
1. Erectile dysfunction
It is possible that it is an erectile dysfunction. Men facing cases of sexual impotence and cases of premature ejaculation may have involuntary erection. Often, sexual stimulation happens at the exact moment you want to have sex, but the body does not respond. It will react a few minutes or even hours later.
Thus, treating erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation is critical to controlling involuntary erections.
2. Symptom of Priapism
Priapism is when the penis has an erection that lasts for hours, usually painful, without the presence of arousal or sexual desire. The side effects are numerous, such as erectile dysfunction, impotence and constant micro injuries.
The causes of priapism are not well-related, but may involve neurological, vascular conditions, and the use of certain medications.
If this happens to you, it is urgent to see a doctor. Only he can recommend the best treatment.
3. Hormonal imbalance
The message sent from the brain to the penis is transmitted through hormones. Among these, we find serotonin which is a neurotransmitter hormone. Serotonin is produced to handle the arousal message.
When it is not properly regulated, there is an imbalance in the body, which can lead to involuntary erection. For this, it is necessary to treat the underlying problem related to this neurotransmitter hormone.
4. Unexpected stimulus
It is not uncommon for us to be confronted with thoughts that can stimulate the body. People who have had intense and remarkable intimate relationships, who cross each other on the street, a perfume that brings memories or an erotic and exciting conversation...
All these things can create an unexpected stimulus and erection can happen at an inopportune time. In these cases there is not much you can do, just deal with your emotions.
5. Unsatisfactory intimate life
Lack of sex, frustration, anxiety and stress are all ingredients that can put sexuality at risk.
Men need to ejaculate frequently to “drain” the penis and prevent sperm accumulation.
If there is a lack of sex, the penis can activate itself. This is a case that worries us the least, because the solution is very simple: masturbate more or have sex more often.
To conclude, not all types of involuntary erection need treatment. However, if related to sexual dysfunctions, such as impotence, premature ejaculation and prolonged erection accompanied by pain, consultation with a specialist doctor is highly recommended.
