Urethral sounding
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| Urethral sounding | |
|---|---|
 A hegar sound being inserted into a male urethra | |
| Other names | Sounding, urethral play |
| ICD-9-CM | 58.6 |
Urethral sounding is the medical use of probes called sounds to increase the inner diameter of the urethra and to locate obstructions in it. Sounds are also used to stretch the urethra in order to receive genital piercing.[citation needed]
Urethral sounding and urethral play are also used to refer to this practice in a sexual context.
Urethral play can involve the introduction of either soft or rigid items into the meatus of the penis (as well as farther in). Other toys and items, such as catheters, may be introduced deeper; in some cases even into the bladder. Some items may even be allowed to curl several times or expand within the bladder. This action in the male may be directly or indirectly associated with stimulation of the prostate gland and some types of bladder control.
Risks
If not conducted carefully, sounding carries a risk of irritation, tearing of the urethra, or of urinary tract infection. Infections may become serious if they progress to the bladder or kidneys, and should be referred to a doctor.
The insertion of foreign bodies into the urethra can present serious medical problems: see urethral foreign body.
See also
References
Further reading
- Hardy Haberman, Fetish Diva Midori. The Family Jewels: A Guide to Male Genital Play and Torment. Greenery Press, 2001. ISBN 1-890159-34-4.
External links
Media related to Object insertion in the urethra - human male at Wikimedia Commons
- BMEzine.com article with links to images of urethral sounds
- Is the Penetration of the Urethra Even Possible?
- "Playing Doctor" Savage Love, October 18, 2001
