Three sex positions found most likely to break penis as men are requiring surgery

Your risk of d**k-aster may increase if you're doing any of these three sex positions.

If you're going to find this a hard read, just imagine what it's like for the person writing it - wincing. At least by the end of it, you'll hopefully be able to avoid a penis-related crisis.

But let's not beat around the bush - all puns in this article are intended - most people like the idea of a s**g.

And more often than not, whatever aches and pains you suffer after intercourse will go away on their own.

When it comes to penile fractures, however, that will classify as a medical emergency and will require treatment to avoid any long-term issues, like erectile dysfunction or curvature.

After you've gone to A&E, doctors will examine your penis and often recommend surgery within 24 hours. Post-surgery, healing can also take between six to eight weeks.

Sex can be great for your health, if performed correctly (Getty Stock Images)

“Penile fracture can occur in any position,” Dr Michael C. Gerling, an orthopedic spine surgeon based in New Jersey, US told the New York Post.

Although the health professional, who is also the director of musculoskeletal care at Bayonne Medical Center, noted that three, in particular, increase your chances of being one in 175,000 men who suffer a penile fracture.

Sex position #1

Don't try something just because you've seen it on Pornhub (Getty Stock Images)

A 2020 Brazilian study, analysing two decades of penile fracture cases, revealed that 43 per cent occurred during doggy-style intercourse.

“More obviously dangerous situations may have a lower prevalence because people are not regularly performing them,” noted Gerling.

Sex position #2

It also saddens me to reveal that the missionary position accounted for 40 per cent of penis-related fractures.

To avoid potential injury, be sure to have communication with your partner about comfort and pace.

You can also use lubrication and try to maintain control of movements. Stop immediately if you feel pain.

Sex position #3

Communication is key (Getty Stock Images)

Women-on-top positions, like cowgirl, accounted for 12 per cent of injuries.

“Rough sex is a common cause of injuries where a partner inadvertently hurts the other, and can be minimised by taking a slower, cautious, graduated approach with good communication,” Gerling said.

“Safe words and alertness to risk behaviour are vital.”

“Kneeling would be hard on the knees, for example, and lifting, straining and twisting would be higher risk in people with a history of back pain,” the doc added.

“Take it slow and consider warming up and stretching achy sites with pre-existing conditions when planning to have sex.”