The short penis brake, scientifically known as the short pre-facial frenulum, happens when the piece of skin that connects the foreskin to the glans is shorter than normal, creating a lot of tension when pulling the skin back or during erection. This causes the brake to break during more vigorous activities, such as intimate contact, resulting in severe pain and bleeding.
Since this problem does not improve on its own over time, it is advisable to consult a urologist to evaluate the foreskin and have surgery, known as frenuloplasty, where the brake is cut in order to release the skin and reduce tension during erection.
Check what to do if the brake breaks.
How to tell if the brake is short
In most cases it is easy to identify whether the brake is shorter than normal, as it is not possible to pull the skin completely over the glans without feeling a slight pressure on the brake. However, other signs that may indicate this problem include:
- Pain or discomfort that hinders intimate contact; Head of the penis folds down when the skin is pulled back; Skin of the glans cannot be completely pulled back.
This problem can often be confused with phimosis, however, in phimosis, it is generally not possible to observe the complete brake. Thus, in cases of a short brake it may not be possible to pull the entire skin of the foreskin back, but it is usually possible to observe the entire brake. See how to better identify phimosis.
However, if there is a suspicion of short penis brake or phimosis, it is recommended to consult the urologist to start the appropriate treatment, especially before starting the active sexual life, as it can prevent the appearance of discomfort.
How to treat the short brake
The treatment for short penis brake should always be guided by a urologist, because according to the degree of tension caused by the brake, different techniques such as ointments with betamethasone or skin stretching exercises can be used. However, the treatment used in almost all cases is surgery to cut the brake and decrease tension.
How is the surgery done
Surgery for the short penis brake, also known as frenuloplasty, is a very simple and quick treatment that can be done in the office of the urologist or plastic surgeon, using only local anesthesia. Usually, the technique takes about 30 minutes and the man can return home shortly after the surgery.
After surgery, there is usually good healing in about 2 weeks, and it is recommended, during the same period, to avoid having sex and to enter swimming pools or the sea to facilitate healing and avoid local infections.
