Is It Peyronie’s? Can I Get Rid of the Curve Using a PTT? [Explicit Photos]

[BullsEye]

I have had a downward curve in my penis for as long as I can remember. When the penis is flaccid, there is no curve, but once I achieve an erection, it curves downward. My theory (since I don't believe my "condition" is congenital curvature, i.e. I don't think I was born with a curved penis) is that the curvature was caused in puberty (when I first started to get erections) by:

1. Frenulum breve – a condition when "the frenulum of the penis, which is an elastic band of tissue under the glans penis that connects to the foreskin and helps contract it over the glans, is too short and thus restricts the movement of the foreskin" (quoting Wikipedia). When I got an erection the short frenulum would literally pull the glans of the penis down, bringing the glans down a bit and creating a curve. At the beginning of this year, I did a lot of research on this condition (before that I didn't even know there was a name for it) and learned that it's possible to get rid of the tight frenulum by doing a DIY procedure that involves anaesthetic cream, needle, nylon thread, and tying the frenulum tight using the thread, as it constricts blood flow through the area and eventually (after about a week of having a tied frenulum) the thread cuts through the tissue and gives you a prolonged frenulum without any scars. I did this procedure four times and it has freed about 4 cm of skin (2 cm of frenulum tissue, so 2+2 cm in total). So now I no longer have frenulum breve, but since I'm 31 years old now, the penile curve that I (presumably) developed due to the tight frenulum in my younger years is, of course, still there.

2. As a kid in puberty I used to wear tight underwear (men's briefs), and when I got an erection the penis would push on the underwear, which wasn't loose enough. Presumably, this also might have played a role. I've read that in sleep a male can get as many as five erections per night and these can last up to 20 or 30 minutes. So when I was asleep the erect penis would eventually follow the shape of the underwear and become "deformed" that way.

Both of these are just my theories, but I do believe that these two factors might have caused the downward curve (or at least contributed to it). Below I've attached some photos (I had to become erect for the photos because as I said, while flaccid there is no curve to the penis; also parts of the photos such as my watch on my wrist or the wall behind me are blurred because I don't want to be identifiable – I want to remain anonymous). The first two photos are from January this year before I got rid of the tight frenulum (I think it's pretty noticeable how the frenulum is bending the penis down). The third and fourth pictures were taken on Monday this week. I also think the curvature now is not as bad as it used to be, so getting rid of the frenulum breve seems to have helped.

I would like to ask you – do you think this is Peyronie's disease or is there some other name for it? Do you think the curve is correctable using a penile traction device? I have purchased the Quick Extender Pro because I've read only good reviews of the device online, and they also have an edition designed specifically for straightening a curved penis. They say if I wear the device for 8 hours per day for 3 months I should be able to get rid of most of the curvature. Or are there any other methods that could prove useful?

By the way, when I try to palpate the penis I do not feel any lumps or bumps (can't detect any scar tissue by palpation).

[Mikel7]

Welcome BullsEye to the forum. First line of business is would you please fill out your signature line -->Signature Line . This gives responding members a quick snapshot about your condition. Then you should download and read our survival guide -->Survival Guide .
I would first say from looking at your photos that you only have a congenital curvature. You say there are no lumps or bumps and do not mention any pain which is good. Your erection also looks good. Peyronies can affect men in various ways and pain is one of many discernible symptoms. I ask you have you seen a urologist to be examined? Peyronies Dr's are few and far between.

As far as your frenulum breve is concerned I am not educated on that subject. You are pretty brave to have done your own little procedure on your penis and not have damaged yourself. Tight underwear can be restrictive when a man has an erection but i don't believe it contributes to a congenital curve. I have always been a boxers fan.  Your curvature is not that bad or pronounced and looks completely normal. You should be able to have normal sex as long as you are not in pain. I know some guys want a completely straight penis and will go to any length to get one. The only traction device that directly treats curvature or deformities is the Restorex. It counter bends where the deformity is. If you search the forum and look at some of the members deformities you can plainly see pronounced bends. Your penis just has a gentle downward curve and you have some great length going on. I would leave yours alone and not fool around with it lest you cause damage to it and possibly loose what you do have now. Study the forum and educate yourself on what peyronies is and what a congenital curve is. Type in congenital curve and read other members postings. Yes all of us can worry and become obsessed with our penises when we think something is going on. Keep things in perspective.

Mikel7

 

[Pfract]

Hey bullseye. Just to clarify, you did that small procedure on yourself? Glad it went well, because you should not do those things. Not sure if it would have given you curvature, but although it upsets you sex does not seem to be an issue to you?

You can try the traction device which is also recommend to treat congenital curvatures. If that doesn't work, consultating with a urologist may give you a different perspective here.

Normally they advise against it unless it is interfering with sex as it comes with risks.

 

[nemo]

Your curvature is completely within the realm of natural curvature and is much like I was BEFORE I developed Peyronie's.  What I would give to have my natural, slightly downward curved erection back!

My advice - don't mess with it. Enjoy what you have and accept that there's nothing wrong with a slightly curved penis.

Best,
nemo

[BullsEye]

Welcome BullsEye to the forum. First line of business is would you please fill out your signature line

Already have done so, I appreciate you responding to my thread.

Then you should download and read our survival guide

Just finished reading it.

do not mention any pain which is good.

Indeed, there is no pain.

I ask you have you seen a urologist to be examined?

I haven't, because A) it's not a health-endangering condition, it's a cosmetic thing, of course I would like my penis to be either completely straight or bent slightly upward, but it doesn't hinder sex or cause pain, it's just a psychological thing and B) it's not a topic I'm particularly comfortable discussing with others in real life, even if they are qualified professionals.

You are pretty brave to have done your own little procedure on your penis and not have damaged yourself.

Thanks, I had spent 2 weeks researching the topic on various online forums before I decided to go ahead with it, if you do everything right (use sterile equipment, anesthetic cream, monofilament nylon thread, correct piercing spots on the frenulum), there is nothing to worry about (it's not that big of a deal). I felt zero pain during the procedure and zero pain after the anesthetic wore off. And after the thread falls off there is no scar, as it's a gradual non-invasive process of the thread cutting through the tissue over a span of many days.

Your curvature is not that bad or pronounced and looks completely normal.

Thanks, yeah, now it looks better, I think the above-mentioned procedure has helped, it seems to have reduced the curve (it's quite apparent if you compare photos 1 and 2 with photos 3 and 4).

The only traction device that directly treats curvature or deformities is the Restorex.

OK, thanks for the tip, for now, I will go with the Quick Extender Pro (for at least the 3 months they recommend) that I already do have, if after some months I see little to no improvement, I might consider getting the Restorex.

Hey bullseye. Just to clarify, you did that small procedure on yourself? Glad it went well, because you should not do those things. Not sure if it would have given you curvature, but although it upsets you sex does not seem to be an issue to you?

Hey, indeed, I did it on myself, but as mentioned, I had spent two weeks gathering all the right information and equipment I needed. If you do everything the right way, there is little to worry about (I felt no pain and 3 out of 4 times there was not a single drop of blood, only once there were like 2 drops of blood but no continual bleeding or anything like that). And as mentioned above, sex is not an issue.

Your curvature is completely within the realm of natural curvature and is much like I was BEFORE I developed Peyronie's.  What I would give to have my natural, slightly downward curved erection back!

Indeed I am quite happy with the result now as said procedure seems to have decreased the curve by about 8–10°. But of course, as a perfectionist, the ideal scenario would be to have a completely straight penis, but I do appreciate and am grateful for what I do have now. I wish you success and good luck!

 

[FrankPD]

Hello and welcome!

Your penis looks fine to me, similar to mine.  If there's no pain, leave it alone.  No penis is perfect. Just monitor it.

I have a downward curve since the beginning too.  I also thought it might have been the tighty whities I wore growing up caused this curve!  Even wore them through high school!    Question for the ages.  I've also had hourglassing since 2008, 2021 is when I started having pain and the first time I felt plaque.  Try to get your mind off of it, keep yourself busy.