An unwanted erection is not normal, causes several problems, and creates an embarrassing situation for men. Don’t worry anymore about your erection because we found 5 ways to restrain an unwanted erection, and you should be thankful.
- Take a cold shower
During a time you wish not to have an erection, you can immediately go into the shower and splash yourself with cold water.
Coldwater will immediately have a ‘cockblocking’ effect on your body and your erection should die down within seconds, or maybe minutes if it persists.
So what does a cold shower do to eradicate your erection? Well, according to a post appearing on the Health Match website, it works on the blood supply.
Cold showers or baths can help to decrease the cerebral blood flow. Which may also contribute to a decreased flow to the penis. Cold water results in the narrowing of the blood vessels and slowing down of the blood due to an increase adrenalines to fight the extreme sensation.
We could say that traditionally a cold shower is an effective remedy for easing an erection that is unwanted. However, not everybody can have access to a cold shower immediately, right?
In that case, a different method may be required or you could just simply wait for the erection to calm down on its own. You need to be patient with this process.
Still, if you are at home, or anywhere else that allows you to sprinkle cold water on your erection, you could apply this method. The balls (testicles) are especially susceptible to cold so this should be effective.
- Dip in a warm bath
Still, a cold shower may not always work for some men (people are indeed different). In some men, a hot bath may be the cure instead for their unwanted erection.
Some men may have an unwanted erection due to adrenaline or the mind being very far from relaxed.
Now, the reason for the efficacy of a warm bath is that this activity helps you to relax your nervous system and create a sense of peace.
When your mind and body are finally free of tension, the erection should naturally disappear without much struggle.
On the other hand, some men could also be struggling with an unwanted erection due to being unable to pass urine.
A warm bath may help in this regard because your muscles will soften and become more relaxed, so then, urine can pass more freely. Drinking plenty of water before the bath should also help.
- Breathe and meditate
If you are having a weird struggle with having an unwanted erection in public places, there may not be a lot of things you can do. In such an instance, you could simply try to breathe deeply.
In deeply, and then out deeply. This repetitive deep breathing should help with calming your mind. Some men may experience an unwanted erection in a public space when they are nervous, agitated, or aggravated.
With that said, deep breathing may be the most efficient method for coping with this embarrassing instance. If you are at work and you have an office setting, you could even do this in your cubicle.
Meditation can help to quell this errand arousal. Meditation works by setting your mind to the present, as per an article published on the Heathline website.
How effective is this method? Well, the goal of meditating here is to avoid focusing on arousal thoughts. Calm body helps to relax your blood paths, allowing the penis vessels to release the trapped blood to move elsewhere.
Otherwise, find a quiet place where you can exercise deep breathing without much interruption for a few good minutes.
If you can, and meditation happens to be your thing, you could also try to calm your agitated mind by doing a brief meditation.
- Stick to tight-fitting underwear
If you are a person who struggles with having bouts of unwanted erections, you may not want to be a fan of the boxers.
Loose-fitting underwear is healthier for the body, but it also gives no protection whatsoever to the penis that inappropriately wants to get excited.
So, your next best course of action is to stick to wearing tight-fitting underwear.
Tight-fitting underwear will be able to hold your penis in place and even when you have a bulge down there, it will not be too apparent to the world outside.
However, you should not think of this as needing to wear tight underwear that kills your breathability.
Make sure that you are wearing the right form of underwear (tight-fitting) but still comfortable enough for your size and body circumference.
When it comes to underwear, too tight is never a good thing as it prevents the flow of air.
- Keep your mind busy with something else
And lastly, if none of the above seems convenient enough for you to do when you have an unexpected erection, the only thing left is to think of something else.
Perhaps you thought of something really racy a moment ago and that is causing you to have an erection when you shouldn’t? Well, quickly think of something else.
Busy your mind. Maybe think of something really sad or upsetting and hopefully, that reduces your libido after a few seconds. Or maybe, try to think of something gross?
Hopefully, that also works for you, but indeed, a lot of people would be turned off when they think of something gross. Unless you are a weird one who gets excited by the idea of being dirty?
Well, we are not really talking about that, are we? We mean gross as in something filthy and generally unpleasing!
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- Think of something scary
An erection may occur when you notice a sexual trigger, be it visual or auditory, that stimulates the penis into arousal. But what happens when you are in a public place and an erection ambushes you?
You would like it to fizzle quickly and not cause any embarrassment. It may cause a big problem around relatives, strangers, and friends alike.
You can diminish the erection or even eliminate it by distraction. Try offsetting the object that has caused it, by thinking about something else, or looking away.
Don’t dwell on the erection. Instead, harness your thoughts to concentrate on a difficult mental quiz or a scary situation.
Thinking of scary or stressful situation helps. Stress prevents blood flow flowing to the penis by narrowing the veins heading to the penis.
As per an article on WebMD, persistent stress can even results in erectile dysfunction. So a little stress acts by releasing hormones responsible for eliminating this threat and hence, subdues the erection.
Keep your mind busy. Visualize a challenging situation so the brain’s faculties quickly force it to focus on the task at hand. When you recite an emergency, your mind secretes adrenaline which is a fight-or-flight hormone.
This involuntarily constricts your vessels, stifling the erection fast.
- Ignore it
Sometimes the best solution to a problem is to ignore it. This is true with erection also, provided that the trigger isn’t still there.
If you are seated, nobody notices it, except maybe yourself. Instead of drawing unnecessary attention by focusing on it, pretend that nothing is going on down there.
Erection is usually accompanied by slightly dilated pupils and increased breathing. You must, therefore, eliminate these physical shreds of evidence. But you may wonder, how?
Well, you can close your eyes briefly to reorient your pupils. Next is to take a deep breath. Even two bursts of diaphragm breathing are enough to slow down your inhalation and bring it back to normalcy.
Staying calm and trying to read from a paper also helps. Or you may ask a question that may take some explaining. This way, you concentrate on the discussion.
Slowly, the erection will wane off without further intervention.
In conclusion, we have provided five ways to restrain an unwanted erection. We are aware of how inconvenient and uncomfortable it can make people feel. We hope that these methods can help you control your erection.
SIMILAR QUESTION
How Can I Keep An Erection Without Stimulation?
Introduction
Erections are an important part of sexual pleasure and satisfaction. Many men experience difficulties in achieving and maintaining an erection, and this can be a source of stress and anxiety. In some cases, erections can be achieved without stimulation, and this can be beneficial for men who are struggling to maintain an erection during sexual activity. This paper will explore the various ways that men can maintain an erection without stimulation and discuss the potential benefits of this approach.
Causes of Difficulty Maintaining an Erection Without Stimulation
There are a number of potential causes of difficulty maintaining an erection without stimulation. These can include psychological issues such as anxiety, depression, or stress. Physical conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, or obesity can also contribute to erectile dysfunction. Other potential causes include medications, hormonal imbalances, or damage to the nerves or blood vessels.
Ways to Keep an Erection Without Stimulation
There are several ways that men can keep an erection without stimulation. These can include lifestyle changes, relaxation techniques, medications, and medical treatments.
Lifestyle Changes
Making lifestyle changes can help to improve blood flow to the penis and make it easier to maintain an erection. This can include quitting smoking, exercising regularly, eating a healthy diet, and reducing alcohol intake. In addition, reducing stress can help to reduce anxiety and improve sexual performance.
Relaxation Techniques
Relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, and deep breathing can help to reduce stress and improve blood flow to the penis. These techniques can also help to improve physical and mental wellbeing, which can make it easier to maintain an erection.
Medications
Medications such as Viagra, Levitra, and Cialis can help to improve blood flow to the penis and make it easier to maintain an erection. These medications should only be taken under the supervision of a doctor.
Medical Treatments
In some cases, medical treatments such as injections or implants may be necessary to treat erectile dysfunction. These treatments should only be performed by a qualified medical professional.
Conclusion
Maintaining an erection without stimulation can be beneficial for men who are struggling to achieve and maintain an erection during sexual activity. There are a number of potential causes of erectile dysfunction, and these should be discussed with a doctor in order to determine the best course of action. In addition, lifestyle changes, relaxation techniques, medications, and medical treatments can all help to improve blood flow to the penis and make it easier to maintain an erection.
