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| The male urethra travels from the [[Bladder|bladder]] through the [[Prostate|prostate]] and length of the [[Penis|penis]]. It is relatively close to the surface all the way from the tip of the penis to between the [[Scrotum|scrotum]] and the [[Anus|anus]]. If a [[Sound|sound]] is inserted into the [[Urethra|urethra]] and pressure is exerted, it is easy to see the skin tent up along that portion of the urethra. The major difference after that is in how the reroute is done. Many, including those who are DIY types, pierce through the urethra, creating a small hole to pee through. Others of us who have avoided the DIY mode, preferring instead to have some who knows their anatomy and what they are doing, cut and stitch. Even though it is a relatively simple procedure, the success level for those who have tried DIY, piercing a hole through and hoping it would work, is poor. Those who have gone through the surgical procedure, which can be done as an out-patient in about an hour, have had more success.
| | '''Urethral stricture''' is a narrowing of the [[Urethra|urethra]] which can make urination difficult or impossible, and can lead to [[UTI|UTIs]] and other complications. It is generally caused by scar tissue around the urethra, formed as a result of trauma or [[Infection|infection]]. Only certain extreme genital modifications (and play) carry a risk of causing urethral stricture, which is generally treated by gentle dilation until the problem is resolved, though in some cases surgery may be necessary. |
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| It should be noted that due to the shortened urethra, men will be far more prone to bladder infections. This is doubly true because of the new proximity to the anus (cleanliness is essential). In addition, complications from the procedure including [[Urethral stricture|urethral stricture]] are not uncommon. Finally, contrary to popular belief, having a urethral reroute does not bypass the [[Urethral sphincter|urethral sphincter]], it just shortens the urethra. If proper hygiene is used, there should not be any types of complications.
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| | | * [[Urethral Reroute]] |
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| | * [[Penectomy]] |
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Latest revision as of 22:08, 25 September 2023
Urethral stricture is a narrowing of the urethra which can make urination difficult or impossible, and can lead to UTIs and other complications. It is generally caused by scar tissue around the urethra, formed as a result of trauma or infection. Only certain extreme genital modifications (and play) carry a risk of causing urethral stricture, which is generally treated by gentle dilation until the problem is resolved, though in some cases surgery may be necessary.
See Also