u/Hands_off247

Now I’ll start by saying that I by no means think that Peyronies caused this habit. It was moreso how I coped with it.

I am married and I often feel a lot of shame and embarrassment about the size and curve of my penis now. I also feel extremely anxious about causing further damage. For these reasons, I began to take matters into my own hands (literally and figuratively) more and more often. I didn’t have to feel embarrassed when I was alone and I could control what happened to my penis so I wouldn’t risk more damage. This coping mechanism eventually turned into a habit where I masturbated daily and withdrew from frequent sexual advances with my wife.

Fast forward to a month ago and I decided enough is enough. I haven’t masturbated once over the past month and I’ve committed to seeking connection and intimacy with my wife instead. I’ve forced myself to let it be seen and touched in all its small and curved glory. I won’t say I’m healed, but I’ve found a path forward. Connection with my wife has been better than at any point since my diagnosis over two years ago.

This shit is hard, guys, and it can impact sexual intimacy deeply. I think I’ve seen some progress though.

Hi everyone, my 30s have been a wake up call for my overall health - including, and especially - my sexual health.

Up until my 30s, sexual functioning was a given. I could experience arousal and pleasure at will without any concern for performance. In my early 30s I began experiencing sexual dysfunction and medical diagnoses, much of which I attribute to an overconsumption of porn and masturbation.

Now, at 34, I am taking back control from those vices and have experienced incremental improvements in my mental, emotional, and sexual functioning.

I believe that foreskin restoration is a next step in improving my sexual health. In some ways, I’ve convinced myself that foreskin restoration is a luxury and that I’m being selfish for wanting to dedicate time and effort to this endeavor. But to continue my journey of wholeness in my 30s, I would like for restoration to be a part of it.

Thank you all for reading.