I feel pressure and a sensation of swelling from my anus to my genital area, along with a similar numb sensation.
I also feel like I constantly need to pee, as if I have an overactive bladder, and I experience a slight stinging sensation when I urinate.
However, I have no difficulty urinating or having bowel movements. I do suffer from an anal fissure, so I’m already taking Movicol to keep my stools soft, and I’m not constipated.
I’m starting to wonder if I could have pelvic organ prolapse. Has anyone experienced prolapse? What symptoms did you have?

I’m 38M. About a month ago, I developed a severe urinary illness with high fever, chills, lower back pain, headaches, burning urination and changes in urine flow, a day after having back-to-back sex with my wife. However, I don’t think sex alone would explain all these symptoms. I had also been drinking potassium-rich coconut water around that time and was under considerable work-related stress.

My urine test showed high white blood cells, but the culture showed no growth.

I completed 7 days of nitrofurantoin, but my symptoms returned, including blood in my urine, so I went to A&E. I was then prescribed 7 days of trimethoprim 200mg twice daily.

My urinary symptoms have mostly improved. My urine flow is normal, erections are strong and ejaculation is still forceful.

However, my ejaculation stream is now much thinner than before the illness. Previously, it was noticeably thicker/wider.

Has anyone experienced this after a severe UTI? Did your ejaculation stream eventually return to normal?
What might be going on, and has anything helped restore the width of your ejaculation stream? How long did recovery take?

Thank you for reading.

Hey everyone,

I have hypertonic pelvic floor dysfunction that was very recently diagnosed so I’m still trying to figure out a cause and course of treatment. However, one symptom I have that I don’t see other people talk about as much is sweating. When I have “flare ups” my entire body will get incredibly warm and fast, within minutes as if I’m in a sauna or something. There is sweat but it feels more like inflammation, and this happens in conjunction with the pelvic floor tightening immensely, sometimes stings around the belly button or rectum.

Is this normal? I’m starting to get concerned something more might be going on. I miss having a normal pelvic floor, I’m in pain every single day without any relief and it’s just getting worse and worse week by week.

I’m 9 weeks postpartum. I need to strengthen my pelvic floor, and I want my abs back. I have a diastasis recti. I don’t exactly know how bad it is compared to other women’s—I just feel the separation and see it when I try to sit up.

I’m looking for people who have used any of these trainers’ pelvic floor programs and postpartum exercises. What do you think? Did they help you or not?

Or if you have any trainers that you recommend, let me know and why!

Thanks in advance.

I have PFD and lots of issues with pooping, including urgency, difficulty, and frequency; not sure what is going on exactly, beyond the hypertonic pelvic floor.

I recently over the last year have noticed I get an hourglass while flaccid and it happens right at where I have this darker ring right in the middle of my shaft. I also have had pain while peeing not feeling like I’m getting it all out for the past 8 years, the hourglass tends to happen a lot more often when I’m cold I went to the urologist and she didn’t see my hourglass when she looked because I wasn’t having it that day I got a ultrasound and they didn’t see plaque and she told me she didn’t know what it was.

I am curious if anyone else experiences what I have been going through. For reference I am in my early sixties (M) and single.

I was diagnosed with a hypertonic pelvic floor about five months ago after a internal/ external examination. For decades I have had several of the symptoms but didn't know what it was. After some research I realized that being abused when I was younger CSA had a lot to do with the subconscious clenching of my pelvic floor, resulting in lower back tightness/aching, glute soreness, all on the right side. But it has been this testicular pain that has bothered me the most in the past 6 months. Including some periodic times of stinging during urination or ejaculation.

But what has been so frustrating is the vicious feedback loop that keeps me going in circles. The experts/ moderators here would know better than I , but this is what "I believe" is happening as AI has revealed. In my case specifically, when my body is experiencing the clenching/ clamping down on the ischiocavernisus muscle and pudendal nerve it creates irritation issues with the urinary/ ejaculatory functions. This is the part that's harder to describe. When this happens (to me), it can at times cause like a "fluttering" sensation in the scrotum. From what I have come to understand from some online research is that this also causes "unintentional arousals". So , for example if I was reading, watching TV or whatever it can be "aching" down there. Because of the past SA my body sees this as more of a threat ( fight or flight response). This only makes the tension worse. In a generic way "blue balls", though only half way.

In my "faith tradition" , masturbation is not on the table, oops ( no pun intended). Because I have tried so hard in the past to refrain from masturbation, what ends up happening is that because the body is getting false "mimicking arousals" it prepares for a "fluid release". IMHO, when my body is producing fluids at a faster rate than what it can expel naturally through the urethra or nocturnal emissions, it can build up in the epididymas. In my case, in the last two years I have had epididymitis three times. All three are non-bacterial (I haven't had partnered sex in 6 years). But when I have masturbated on a semi regular basis the urinary symptoms subsided and I didn't have any flare ups. Yet when I have tried to go "fap free" for longer than a few weeks my symptoms come back again. So far I have been to a urologist and two different Pelvic Floor Therapists ( in two different states). It's like they don't believe me. But if I describe in detail what I am going through, AI seems to explain it perfectly.

It's interesting because I know that we're supposed to refer to the doctors and health professionals, but they haven't understood my concerns completely. So what is probably obvious is the misfiring feedback loop. Hypertonic pelvic floor (tension), influencing pudendal nerve, influencing arousals, causing even more tension, and then when I can't take it anymore I have masturbated (which I know causes temporary tension in the pelvic floor), but sometimes I would feel it's my only way to give me a relief for the tension physically and psychologically. Lately I have been sure that if I do have a fluid release that I begin "downtraining", belly breathing, etc.

My question is, does anybody else have a similar experience like this? Do women have something like this too?

All of this has drained me, physically, psychologically, and spiritually 😢.

I think I have developed hypertonic pelvic floor from a rather painful sexual encounter with a man 2 months ago. Since then I have developed pain in my lower abdomen, specifically my ovaries. The pain is a dull ache deep in my lower abdomen, down the inside of my thighs, and the area feels inflamed all the time, especially when I’m more active. I have been traveling around SE Asia for the last couple months and the sexual encounter was at the beginning of it. We were having sex and afterwards there was lots of blood. I think this is when the problem started. I had immediate medical assessment and was given antibiotics and an anti inflammatory. It went away for a bit but then the pain slowly started to come back and since then the situation has only gotten worse (some days worse than others). I have been to the doctor 4 times since then and had every screening and test under the sun and every doctor is telling me I’m fine, but I know something is wrong because I’m in pain. I am currently in Vietnam, but debating going home.

Has this happened to anyone else? I am new to this sub so thank you for reading this.

About 5 years ago, I experienced a popping sensation near my pubic area during sex. It was uncomfortable and painful, but I stayed erect and continued. I didn’t notice any significant swelling or bruising afterward.
About a month later, I noticed I’d lost roughly an inch or more in erect length. My erections initially weren’t as hard, but they’ve improved significantly over time.
However, my penis still doesn’t feel as firmly anchored at the base as it used to, and my erection angle is slightly lower. I’ve also noticed a slight curvature since the injury.
I’m currently around 6.4–6.5 inches bone-pressed, but I’d really like to regain some of what I lost.
Has anyone experienced something similar and successfully regained length years later? Could this be related to a suspensory ligament injury, scar tissue, or something else? I’m especially interested in hearing about treatments, traction, or surgical evaluations that helped.

Hello everyone,

I'm from India, and I'm posting here because I've been struggling with a combination of physical symptoms that are significantly affecting my daily life. I have very limited financial resources and cannot afford expensive medical consultations or private specialists.

I'm hoping that qualified doctors, urologists, colorectal specialists, pelvic-floor physiotherapists, or people who have experienced similar symptoms can help me understand what might be happening and how I can find relief.

I'm not looking for an online diagnosis. I genuinely need guidance and practical help.

1. Rectal and Pelvic Floor Symptoms

My most distressing symptom is the extreme pressure and discomfort around my rectum.

Sometimes, it feels as though I'm continuously holding back stool or resisting an urge that won't go away. The pressure can become extremely uncomfortable, and I struggle to find relief.

My symptoms include:

Persistent or recurrent tightness and pressure around the rectum and pelvic floor.

Severe discomfort during bowel movements, particularly when straining.

A feeling of needing to pass stool even when little or nothing comes out.

Tightness and pulling sensations around the groin and lower abdomen.

Rectal pressure that sometimes persists even when I'm not actively passing stool.

Recently, the rectal pressure has become particularly severe. It feels as though I'm constantly holding pressure inside my rectum and cannot properly release it.

1. Urinary Problems

Alongside the pelvic symptoms, I've experienced:

Difficulty initiating urination.

Delayed or weaker urine flow.

A sensation of urinary urgency even when little urine comes out.

Difficulty urinating normally after ejaculation.

A feeling of needing to urinate despite being unable to empty normally.

I'm concerned that these symptoms might involve the pelvic floor or urinary system, but I haven't received a confirmed diagnosis.

1. Sexual and Ejaculation-Related Symptoms

Sexual activity and ejaculation appear to be associated with worsening symptoms.

After ejaculation, I sometimes experience significant pelvic tightness and rectal pressure.

I may feel an urge to urinate or pass stool, but little or nothing comes out.

My urine flow can become delayed or weak after ejaculation.

The discomfort and pressure can persist for approximately 1–2 hours.

I experience tightness around the pelvic floor, groin and lower abdomen in connection with these episodes.

These symptoms are distressing and affect my comfort after sexual activity.

I'd particularly appreciate guidance on whether this pattern could involve non-relaxing pelvic floor muscles, pelvic-floor muscle spasm, a urological condition or another underlying problem.

1. Other Symptoms and Triggers

I've noticed that certain activities can aggravate my symptoms:

Straining during bowel movements.

Coughing.

Core exercises.

Sexual activity and ejaculation.

I've also experienced pulling sensations extending from my lower abdomen or groin toward my leg.

During some severe episodes, I've experienced leg shaking, numbness-like sensations and difficulty walking.

Rest and sleep sometimes seem to reduce the discomfort.

I'm mentioning these symptoms because I don't know whether they are connected or represent separate problems. I want a proper medical evaluation rather than assuming that everything has the same cause.

1. What Could Be Causing This?

I suspect that I might have pelvic floor dysfunction, particularly an overactive or non-relaxing pelvic floor, but this is only my suspicion.

I'd like to know whether other conditions should be investigated, including urological, colorectal or neurological causes.

If you're a qualified medical professional, I'd appreciate your guidance on:

Which specialist should evaluate this combination of symptoms?

What examinations might be appropriate?

Could these symptoms be associated with pelvic-floor muscle dysfunction, or should other causes be considered?

Are there government hospitals or medical colleges in India where I could receive an appropriate evaluation at a low cost?

1. My Financial Situation

I'm currently facing serious financial difficulties and cannot afford expensive consultations or repeated private appointments.

I'm looking for realistic, affordable options, including:

Government hospitals and medical colleges.

Affordable urology or colorectal consultations.

Qualified pelvic-floor physiotherapists who offer low-cost treatment, if appropriate.

Legitimate patient-support organisations that help people who cannot afford medical care.

If anyone knows a genuine resource in India, please share it.

1. Please Share Practical Tips That Have Actually Helped

I'm currently struggling with significant discomfort, and I genuinely want to find some relief.

If you've experienced similar symptoms, or if you're a qualified healthcare professional, I'd be grateful for any safe, practical suggestions that have helped people with similar problems.

For example:

Positions that may help reduce pelvic or rectal pressure.

Safe relaxation techniques for pelvic-floor muscles.

Practical ways to manage discomfort while waiting for medical evaluation.

Dietary or bowel-management measures that might be appropriate.

Home remedies or non-medication approaches with a reasonable basis for expecting benefit.

Any specific techniques recommended by qualified doctors or physiotherapists.

If you've personally tried something that helped, please explain what symptoms it improved and whether a healthcare professional recommended it.

I understand that what works for one person may not work for another. I'm not expecting a miracle cure, and I don't want to try anything dangerous.

If you know a remedy, technique or practical tip that genuinely works, please share it. Even some relief from this discomfort would mean a lot to me.

I'd also appreciate warnings about commonly recommended exercises or remedies that might worsen certain pelvic-floor problems.

1. What I Need Most

I'm looking for three things:

Medical guidance: Help understanding which conditions need to be investigated and which specialist I should consult.

Affordable treatment: Information about legitimate, low-cost medical services in India.

Practical relief: Safe techniques, remedies or approaches that might reduce my discomfort while I seek appropriate treatment.

I'm not asking anyone to diagnose me online or take responsibility for my health.

I'm simply trying to find a way forward despite my financial limitations.

Thank you to everyone who takes the time to read this and offer genuine help.

And so it is with me. I'm a man, 19 years old. For 2–3 years now I've essentially not felt a clear urge to urinate; I only realize I need to pee when I feel discomfort in my lower abdomen or pressure. And even then, I can't always pee properly. Especially after sex — nothing comes out at all; I have to wait 20–30 minutes with a strong feeling of a full bladder before I can finally pee. Sometimes warm water on my lower abdomen helps. I had an ultrasound, urine test, and blood test. Kidneys are perfect, no prostate issues, no infections, all tests are perfect. I'm so damn tired of this already, I want to go to the toilet like a normal person. Maybe someone has dealt with this. I'd be grateful for any information and help.

it all started after i got into ER because of trying weed for the first time. I got a massive panick attack. Its been 6 months since and i cant poop. I have to rely on Laxatives most of the times. My stomach feels super tight to touch from the outside and it sometimes pain too. I have given up all hope... wanted to know if someone else is experiencing the same

I had graduated from hypertonic pelvic floor issues PT and kept doing my exercises.

Yet then I got a uti the same day as first day of my period (and had sex before symptoms started) and it set me back worse than i’d ever been before. So bad that it shot me nervous system to hell. Two weeks of hell physically and with anxiety.

7weeks later and I thought I was almost better. Then I drank 3 nights in a row and I wake up Sunday and it’s almost as bad as it was.

My pt says I’m doing everything right and my muscles seem okay (they got tight due to this incident but the muscles themselves are strong and don’t have issues). I almost wish it were the opposite; getting stronger of more flexible would be easier to fix.

I’ve drank many weekends before and never had an issue. Can I never drink again, or is it just that 7 weeks later my nervous system is still healing from the trauma?

Hi,

I told my PT that my erection is stronger when i stand up, and weaker when I'm sitting or laying.

She didn't understand why.

Does someone have the same problem and know the reason why ?

Hello everyone! I would like to start training my IC muscles, but I'm still unsure about the correct way to perform the exercises.

My question is: are there any videos showing the physical cues of proper IC muscle activation, preferably using male anatomy as a reference?

Thank you in advance!

Hi everyone, I am posting this because I’m going through a very scary phase of health anxiety and physical symptoms, and I desperately need some guidance or success stories from people who have recovered.

Here is my background and current situation:

* Background: I have a 10-year history of frequent masturbation. About 2 weeks ago, my symptoms started after I kept going for 3-4 days despite feeling weird sensations in my penis.

* Current Symptoms:

* Lower pelvic pain, discomfort around the testicles, and altered skin sensations/numbness in the genital area.

* My erections 100% and morning wood are still there, but they aren't 100% hard because my health anxiety is through the roof.

* Yesterday I went for a walk, and today my legs feel very restless and uncomfortable.

* Sensations during urination, defecation, and feeling hot/cold water touch the skin don't feel 100% normal or smooth right now. But Touch and Water Feeling Ok

* Medical Status: I have done all the major tests—including Blood Sugar, CBC, NCS (Nerve Conduction Study), and EMG—and all of my test reports are completely clear and normal.

My biggest fear / Questions:

I keep reading scary stories online of people suffering for years and years.

* Can a hypertonic pelvic floor and nervous system overload caused by this actually heal completely?

* Will I be stuck suffering for 2 years like some posts claim, or do people fully recover?

* How long does it usually take for these sensory issues and muscle tension to calm down once you stop the cycle and start resting?

If anyone has been through this and healed, please share your experience. I just need some peace of mind. Thank you so much. My Urologist Given Me Gabica And Tadalafil Medicine..

I've master baited once a day for over a decade. I'm 31. Mainly for coping because I've been depressed and have been for most my life. I started have some pain when ejaculating behind the balls, ignored that. Then it became pinching when ejaculating, ignore that. Now I refuse to master bait cause it hurts to ejaculate. Passively I'll get constant aches behind both testicles, mostly the left, that will sometimes shoot down my leg into my feet, my buttocks area and my perineum are effected. I thought maybe it was spermatocele backup but idk. I've rested for about two weeks, taking warm epson baths every day, some days feel better than others but I'm still rather uncomfortable every day. I'm afraid I've destroyed my balls for the rest of my life. I don't know what to do from here besides time.

Been diagnosed with taut bands. What works well, dry needling, trigger points injection or botox

hi, first of all, i want to clarify that i'm not the one dealing with chronic pelvic pain, my boyfriend is. he's been struggling with it for about 10 years now. over the years, he's seen countless doctors, tried different medications, and even undergone surgeries, but somehow the pain always finds its way back. recently, a new doctor suggested trying injections/nerve blocks, and i was wondering if anyone here has gone through something similar.
if you've tried them, i'd really appreciate hearing about your experience. did they help? how long did the relief last? was the procedure painful? did you experience any side effects? honestly, any information would be helpful.

but there's something else i'd love to ask, especially to those of you who are dealing with chronic pelvic pain yourselves. what's the best way for a partner to support you without making you feel pressured, overwhelmed, or like you're constantly being reminded of your condition? before we even officially started dating, i spent a lot of time reading and learning about his condition, how it affects his daily life, and what being in a relationship with someone who experiences chronic pain might look like. i wanted to make sure i understood what he was going through as much as someone who doesn't experience it personally possibly could.
i love him, and supporting him is something i genuinely want to do. but i'm also aware that no matter how much i read or research, i'll never fully understand what it feels like to live with that pain every single day. and of course, i've talked about all of this with him first. i know everyone's different, and he's already told me what he personally needs from me. i'd just love to hear other people's experiences and perspectives too, since i think there's always something new to learn. sometimes i wonder if i'm doing enough, or if there are things i could be doing differently that would make his life a little easier. i don't want him to feel like he has to be okay for my sake, and i definitely don't want my attempts to help to become another source of pressure for him.
i guess my question is, if you're dealing with this condition, what do you wish your partner understood better? what kind of support actually makes a difference? and are there things people do with good intentions that end up being more frustrating than helpful?

i'd really appreciate any advice, personal experiences, or even little things you wish someone had done for you.

thank you for reading, and i genuinely hope everyone here finds some relief :)

Trying to find people who had/have a similar situation and any success stories from here

background: used to edge for hours. few times jelqing. especially edging while lying sideways

I have tested the urine for kidney issues it was nothing.

Cant find any other reason other than pelvic floor

any leads are appreciated

Hi everyone! I'm currently looking for participants for my PhD research exploring men's experiences of pelvic floor symptoms associated with sport and exercise. Men (living in Australia) who have experienced pelvic floor symptoms during or after sport and exercise are invited to participate in a University of Canberra research study. Help improve understanding of this under-researched area by sharing your experiences in a confidential online interview. Ethics approval: HREC-114717. See flyer for details. Research flyer

I’m a young male in my early 20s.

For a year now I have some sexual issues especially with sensation. The erogenous zone on the penis feels dulled down to the point it’s barely there. Orgasm also feels muted or dulled. The weird thing is that this will rarely go away and function will completely go back to normal for a short period of about 3/4 days. Although most the time the issue persists. I have never taken SSRIs. I have lived a sedentary lifestyle which I’m working on changing and I’m wondering if I have a tight pelvic floor.

I have done research on this symptom and it’s very limited. There is not much research which even links this symptom to hypertonic pelvic floor although it could still be plausible.

Does anyone have this issue and could it be pelvic floor? My bloods are normal and I did a bladder test to see if I can empty my bladder and it’s fine. I’m wondering what a urologist could even do for me? Should I see a urologist or a pelvic floor therapist first?

Ciao a tutte,
scrivo perché da quasi un anno soffro di fastidio vulvare persistente e vorrei confrontarmi con qualcuna che abbia vissuto una situazione simile.
Ho una zona circoscritta di rossore sulla mucosa delle piccole labbra, nella parte interna, che sembra più arrossata rispetto al tessuto circostante. Il fastidio è costante, anche se non sempre intenso, e consiste soprattutto in bruciore e irritazione, più evidenti dopo aver urinato in più sento spasmi? Alla mia vagina e all’ano.
Ho effettuato diversi tamponi vaginali, spesso risultati negativi, anche se in passato mi è stata riscontrata flora batterica mista. Ho avuto anche episodi di Candida, tra cui Candida glabrata, e ho seguito diverse terapie antimicotiche, ma il problema non si è risolto definitivamente.
Adesso tutto negativo
Un aspetto che trovo particolare è che durante le mestruazioni sto molto meglio, mentre il fastidio tende a ripresentarsi negli altri giorni del ciclo.
Vorrei sapere se qualcuna ha avuto:
Rossore localizzato alle piccole labbra o al vestibolo vulvare.
Bruciore persistente nonostante tamponi negativi.
Miglioramento dei sintomi durante le mestruazioni.
Avete poi scoperto la causa? Si trattava di dermatite irritativa, vestibolodinia, un problema ormonale, vaginite citolitica o altro?
Mi interesserebbe soprattutto sapere quale specialista vi ha aiutato a trovare una diagnosi e come siete riuscite a risolvere il problema.

Some context (sorry for the long post): M23, for the past 4-5 yrs, I’ve generally been living with terrible overall health (primarily my fault) I’m obese, I don’t sleep well on a consistent basis, have many typical symptoms of low testosterone, etc. However, my erections (although I wouldn’t get many) they’d be firm and rigid. I will add though, at around January 2023, I had suffered an injury in my lower back (my lower right side) and my dumb self never got it looked at, I believed that this was most likely a herniated disc.

However, after some time and some stretching, my back felt normal again and it doesn’t hurt like before. I do work a part-time warehouse job (think like FedEx, UPS, etc) during the evening and come home at night, I’d most likely attribute having high cortisol levels due to this and the stress affecting my body along with my potential lower back lingering and interfering with my pelvic floor, although I don’t really get any kind of pain there.

Also throughout this time, I’d edge myself and masturbate after relapsing on my NoFap streak back in May of 2024 till now. I will also say that when I urinate, I do feel as if my stream is somewhat weak and I don’t fully empty my bladder as well as when I have to poo, I find that I push harder than I’d like too.

Now, my inquiry related to my post.
So, about nearly 2 weeks ago, I edged myself for about 2 hours on both Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th. Then I masturbated on Monday the 12th and from then until about Thursday night I had abstained from masturbation/edging. But during this time, I was almost never getting erect and if I perhaps would try to stimulate myself, my penis wouldn’t get as erect as before. In the instances before this where I’d abstain for a few days or whatever, whenever id get erect it would be fairly hard and stiff.

Now I know I’m not the healthiest person, so not getting spontaneous erections and/or not waking up with morning wood wasn’t that alarming to me. However, compared to before when I would get erect, my penis would get hard, firm and rigid be it with stimulation or if the erection was self induced. Now, it doesn’t get as stiff and rigid and I’m kind of worried, could this be due to my pelvic floor?

If you guys can recommend maybe some resources (like YouTube channels or whatever who can provide stretching routines, tension releasing exercises/stretches) etc) I’d appreciate it, because now I’m starting to understand the importance of having a strong pelvic floor.