"Dear No Longer in Love With My Pillow, It is highly unlikely that your masturbation style caused nerve damage, according to my go-to urology source, Dr. Charles Welliver, director of men's health in the department of urology at Albany Medical College. "Penile sensation does decrease with age, so might be some age-related changes," he added in an email regarding your question. This just may be where you are."
"To interrogate your suspicion of nerve damage, consider whether you are experiencing any symptoms of neuropathic pain, like stabbing, numbness, or tingling. Is your penis sensitive to touch? Are you experiencing unexpected sensations (outside of the context of sex/masturbation)? You don't report any of these, just the suspicion that you could be feeling more than you are. For what is likely a variety of reasons, often in concert with one another, some dicks are more sensitive to stimulation than others are."
Masturbation style is highly unlikely to cause permanent nerve damage to the penis. Penile sensation commonly decreases with age, which can explain diminished sensitivity. Neuropathic symptoms such as stabbing pain, numbness, or tingling would be expected if nerves were injured. Sensitivity varies widely between individuals due to anatomy, preferred stimulation sites, and habituation to a specific masturbatory pressure or technique. Sex therapists describe this habituation as an idiosyncratic masturbatory style that can reduce responsiveness to different kinds of stimulation. Clinical evaluation by a urologist or consultation with a sex therapist can help identify causes and recommend behavioral adjustments or medical assessment if concerning symptoms exist.
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