Curiosity in urology? Masturbation injuries

Area of Science:

• Urology
• Psychiatry

Background:

• Masturbation is a common sexual practice.
• Injuries related to masturbation are infrequently reported in medical literature.
• Urological complications can arise from non-standard masturbatory practices.

Purpose of the Study:

• To report on a series of masturbation-related injuries.
• To highlight the types of injuries encountered.
• To emphasize the need for comprehensive patient management.

Main Methods:

• Retrospective case review.
• Analysis of 48 cases of masturbation injuries.
• Inclusion of one detailed case report.

Main Results:

• 48 cases of masturbation injuries were identified.
• 12 cases involved foreign bodies in the urethra or bladder.
• 36 cases were attributed to 'vacuum cleaner injuries' affecting the penis.

Conclusions:

• Masturbation injuries encompass a range of urological and penile trauma.
• Foreign body insertion and mechanical trauma are significant injury types.
• Psychiatric follow-up is crucial for patients undergoing urological therapy for these injuries.