Serious question, Male problem, starting to get concerned.
cchamil1985
Posts: 74 Member
Ok, I realize that I am probably going to have to wade through a lot of jokes after posting this, but I am having a problem that I honestly don't know how to deal with and I am starting to get a little bit concerned.
I am 27 years old and I have been a member of MFP for about three months now. I have been following my calorie restrictions (with the exception of a cheat meal every couple of weeks) and working out lightly when I can (my work schedule has prevented me from spending too much time on exercise, I work 64 hours a week and I am in college full time, when I do get to the gym I typically do 45-60 mins high incline and 2 sets of 5 target areas, 20 reps per set).
My problem is that I have begun to experience spontaneous erections. Not while I am in a situation where I am already aroused, at random times when I don't have any reason to be aroused, It hasn't become a problem yet but I can easily see how it could be if it happened at the wrong moment.
Has anyone experienced anything similar to this? Is this normal? I have never experienced a reaction like this before when losing weight and I am starting to get a little concerned.
I am 27 years old and I have been a member of MFP for about three months now. I have been following my calorie restrictions (with the exception of a cheat meal every couple of weeks) and working out lightly when I can (my work schedule has prevented me from spending too much time on exercise, I work 64 hours a week and I am in college full time, when I do get to the gym I typically do 45-60 mins high incline and 2 sets of 5 target areas, 20 reps per set).
My problem is that I have begun to experience spontaneous erections. Not while I am in a situation where I am already aroused, at random times when I don't have any reason to be aroused, It hasn't become a problem yet but I can easily see how it could be if it happened at the wrong moment.
Has anyone experienced anything similar to this? Is this normal? I have never experienced a reaction like this before when losing weight and I am starting to get a little concerned.
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I don't have an answer to this but I bet Sara does.0 -
I know you're being serious and so my serious question is... how is this a problem? Erections are a healthy thing to have. This means good blood flow and male hormones level doesn't it?0
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I know you're being serious and so my serious question is... how is this a problem? Erections are a healthy thing to have. This means good blood flow and male hormones level doesn't it?
testosterone.
but I can see how random might be disconcerting.0 -
I know you're being serious and so my serious question is... how is this a problem? Erections are a healthy thing to have. This means good blood flow and male hormones level doesn't it?
testosterone.
but I can see how random might be disconcerting.
I suppose. But I've pretty much always had them and I assume (haven't talked much about these things since HS) other men have same issue. I always thought it was just a thing that men go through? Is it possible that with you getting healthier, your blood flow etc is getting healthier, helping you with erections? I honestly don't have the right answer but I think this is normal but if you're actually worried, talk to a doctor. I would always encourage people to talk to a medical professional versus listening to folks online in these matters0 -
Not unusual. With a large amount of weight loss the body goes through some drastic changes. I call it second puberty. The key being an increase in circulation and probably hormones as well, but I would be guessing on the hormonal changes.
From the first 50 pounds on I was like a puppy with a pillow.0 -
you should be happy. enjoy.0
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I suppose. But I've pretty much always had them and I assume (haven't talked much about these things since HS) other men have same issue. I always thought it was just a thing that men go through? Is it possible that with you getting healthier, your blood flow etc is getting healthier, helping you with erections? I honestly don't have the right answer but I think this is normal but if you're actually worried, talk to a doctor. I would always encourage people to talk to a medical professional versus listening to folks online in these matters
No medical insurance yet, won't have any for at least another year. How do you handle it? God forbid this happens when I am at church or talking to my boss. I have never seen any other guys having this problem (and I would hope I wasn't oblivious to someone having a rock hard boner while I was talking to them) It doesn't seem normal to me at all.
I am hoping that someone has some experience with a similar problem and can shed some light on what is going on. I don't have the extra cash to spend on a doctors consultation right now.0 -
I suppose. But I've pretty much always had them and I assume (haven't talked much about these things since HS) other men have same issue. I always thought it was just a thing that men go through? Is it possible that with you getting healthier, your blood flow etc is getting healthier, helping you with erections? I honestly don't have the right answer but I think this is normal but if you're actually worried, talk to a doctor. I would always encourage people to talk to a medical professional versus listening to folks online in these matters
No medical insurance yet, won't have any for at least another year. How do you handle it? God forbid this happens when I am at church or talking to my boss. I have never seen any other guys having this problem (and I would hope I wasn't oblivious to someone having a rock hard boner while I was talking to them) It doesn't seem normal to me at all.
I am hoping that someone has some experience with a similar problem and can shed some light on what is going on. I don't have the extra cash to spend on a doctors consultation right now.
Asking me how I handle it might not be the suitable answer you're asking since I wear my erections proudly. Heck yeah! I walk around in speedos just so the grannys can see what a healthy, 29 years old with a massive erection looks like. It brings them joy. Maybe they think that I'm turned on looking at their 80 years old body. They never know and they never need to know. Anytime I walk around the mall and I'm in front of the Victoria Secret outlet and I instantly get a roll of quarter in my pants, the girls know that I approve of the outfit they got on. I'm helping them decide.
My erections are helping people all over.
One erection at a time.0 -
Go to the convenience store and peruse their self-help section, or do they even exist since the internet?
Not totally joking here btw.0 -
Tagging.
I don't have an answer to this but I bet Sara does.
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There's really nothing wrong with it. Just a symptom of having well balanced hormones and good circulation. Tuck it down one leg if it becomes a problem.0
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Go to the convenience store and peruse their self-help section, or do they even exist since the internet?
Yea... sadly, and I am not joking at all, I have no idea what this means.
I am part of the internet generation, I've had the internet since I was a kid, if that makes a difference.0 -
Go to the convenience store and peruse their self-help section, or do they even exist since the internet?
Yea... sadly, and I am not joking at all, I have no idea what this means.
I am part of the internet generation, I've had the internet since I was a kid, if that makes a difference.
He's asking you as a brother to love thy self.
Asking you to beat the one eyed snake
Swing the bat repeatedly
Empty out the gun0 -
I suppose. But I've pretty much always had them and I assume (haven't talked much about these things since HS) other men have same issue. I always thought it was just a thing that men go through? Is it possible that with you getting healthier, your blood flow etc is getting healthier, helping you with erections? I honestly don't have the right answer but I think this is normal but if you're actually worried, talk to a doctor. I would always encourage people to talk to a medical professional versus listening to folks online in these matters
No medical insurance yet, won't have any for at least another year. How do you handle it? God forbid this happens when I am at church or talking to my boss. I have never seen any other guys having this problem (and I would hope I wasn't oblivious to someone having a rock hard boner while I was talking to them) It doesn't seem normal to me at all.
I am hoping that someone has some experience with a similar problem and can shed some light on what is going on. I don't have the extra cash to spend on a doctors consultation right now.
Asking me how I handle it might not be the suitable answer you're asking since I wear my erections proudly. Heck yeah! I walk around in speedos just so the grannys can see what a healthy, 29 years old with a massive erection looks like. It brings them joy. Maybe they think that I'm turned on looking at their 80 years old body. They never know and they never need to know. Anytime I walk around the mall and I'm in front of the Victoria Secret outlet and I instantly get a roll of quarter in my pants, the girls know that I approve of the outfit they got on. I'm helping them decide.
My erections are helping people all over.
One erection at a time.
As an aforementioned "grandma", I am feeling somewhat joyful now. Thanks.
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Isn't this more or less normal? I don't have a penis so I can't tell But women experience similar things, or at least I do. It can be annoying, especially when I'm sitting down (on the bus, studying etc). But it happened more often when I was in my younger teens, not so much now. So maybe it has to do with your hormones.
You can always ask a doctor.0 -
At least you will have somewhere to hang your workout towel.....
It's the reason I don't dare use the recumbent bike - there's something about the geometry that affects my "angle of dangle".
The only suggestion I can make is to wear lycra undershorts to at least have some control.0 -
Go to the convenience store and peruse their self-help section, or do they even exist since the internet?
Yea... sadly, and I am not joking at all, I have no idea what this means.
I am part of the internet generation, I've had the internet since I was a kid, if that makes a difference.
Go buy a copy of "Jugs" and take care of things lol0 -
Go to the convenience store and peruse their self-help section, or do they even exist since the internet?
Yea... sadly, and I am not joking at all, I have no idea what this means.
I am part of the internet generation, I've had the internet since I was a kid, if that makes a difference.
He's asking you as a brother to love thy self.
Asking you to beat the one eyed snake
Swing the bat repeatedly
Empty out the gun
I knew you would understand Taunto0 -
Go to the convenience store and peruse their self-help section, or do they even exist since the internet?
Yea... sadly, and I am not joking at all, I have no idea what this means.
I am part of the internet generation, I've had the internet since I was a kid, if that makes a difference.
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Go buy a copy of "Jugs" and take care of things lol
Ah, yea, tried that, doesn't help. Maybe for a few seconds, but it doesn't do anything long term, it always comes right back.
And I find it difficult to accept that this is normal, I think I would have noticed tent-front pants walking around all day.
And the tuck it down a leg thing, that just makes the 'tent' stick out lower than normal, it doesn't hide anything.
What are lycra shorts?0 -
The thing is the majority of people are unfit, so the likelyhood of this happening to them diminishes. With exercise your blood vessels dilate and blahblah, so blood flows more freely.Go buy a copy of "Jugs" and take care of things lol
Ah, yea, tried that, doesn't help. Maybe for a few seconds, but it doesn't do anything long term, it always comes right back.
And I find it difficult to accept that this is normal, I think I would have noticed tent-front pants walking around all day.
And the tuck it down a leg thing, that just makes the 'tent' stick out lower than normal, it doesn't hide anything.
What are lycra shorts?
If you wear tighter underwear (at least in the legs) and pants with some room in the thigh, they can be hidden with a tuck.
I don't really see what is so offensive about them anyway. Speaking as a former lifeguard and swimming coach.. it happens to people. And count yourself lucky if you're one that finds it difficult to hide, heh.
Edit: Oh yeah - lycra shorts are like what runners and cyclists wear.0 -
What are lycra shorts?
Also known as "Spandex" in the U.S. I believe. Very stretchy/elastic material. Think cycling shorts but without the padding.0 -
just crank one out before you go to the gym and you should be set at least through you work out.0
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As to has anyone else experienced this.
When I started lifting, well now any lift days. My libido shoots though the roof. I have to take care of things before it becomes an issue.
Maybe you should look up prostate massage. I heard this one guy did that to help.0 -
Maybe you should look up prostate massage. I heard this one guy did that to help.0
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Tagging.
I don't have an answer to this but I bet Sara does.
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I have nothing to add as the prior posters seem to have answered already (and thank you everyone for the serious answers) but you may be able to use this to your advantage to a degree. I posted this topic a little while ago:
http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/956414-forget-meal-timing-its-*kitten*-timing-that-is-important0 -
In all seriousness, I'd be beating my **** like a teenager until I got that under control if it was me.0
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In all seriousness, I'd be beating my **** like a teenager until I got that under control if it was me.
^ I do that and I don't even have OP's problem.0 -
Random erections hey.....Sounds usefull...You single? 0
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