Penile fracture

Penile fracture refers to breakage of the membrane covering the corpus cavernosum, the tunica albuginea.

This surrounds the two “organs,” which, when filled with blood, allow a man to have an erection. Usually, this kind of trauma is caused by the sudden flexion of the penis against its own axis. A forced and unnatural movement of the erect penis incorrectly stretches the connective tissue covering the corpus cavernosum causing it to break, as can strong pressure exerted on the penis by the woman’s pelvic or vaginal muscles on penetration.

It can occur during sexual intercourse or overly vigorous masturbation if sufficient attention is not paid to the stresses which the male member undergoes.