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Penis captivus--did it occur?

F K Taylor

    British Medical Journal
    |October 20, 1979
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Penis captivus, a rare sexual dysfunction, has historically been described anecdotally. This condition, characterized by penile entrapment, appears to have significantly decreased in occurrence or vanished entirely in the current century.

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    Area of Science:

    • Medical history
    • Sexual health
    • Urology

    Background:

    • Penis captivus, a rare condition involving penile entrapment during intercourse, has largely existed in anecdotal reports and folklore.
    • Historical accounts suggest its occurrence was rare even in the past.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To examine the historical prevalence and perceived occurrence of penis captivus.
    • To assess the current status of this rare sexual symptom in medical literature and practice.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of historical medical literature and case reports.
    • Analysis of anecdotal evidence and folklore surrounding the condition.

    Main Results:

    • Penis captivus has a history primarily based on hearsay and embellished accounts, not substantial clinical data.

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  • The incidence of penis captivus appears to have drastically declined, possibly becoming obsolete in the 21st century.

    • Conclusions:

    • Penis captivus, once a rare but documented phenomenon, is now exceedingly rare or absent in contemporary medical contexts.
    • Further research may be needed to definitively confirm its disappearance or understand any residual, undocumented cases.