How long after circumcision can I not have sex?

Male friends who have undergone circumcision surgery should not have sex during the recovery period to avoid affecting the recovery of the wound. During the recovery period, they should also pay attention to diet and nutrition, not eat spicy food, not eat greasy food, not drink alcohol, not do vigorous exercise, and not stay up late. Many men do not know how long after circumcision they cannot have sex. How long after circumcision they cannot have sex? Let's take a look.

1. How long after circumcision should I wait before having sex?

After circumcision, you should pay attention to whether the local circumcision is appropriate. If the circumcision is appropriate, dry treatment or wet treatment can be used. Dry treatment means that after circumcision, the local area is kept dry, the local blood scab is cleaned, and then bandaged to achieve normal healing. Wet treatment means that after circumcision, the local area is cleaned with potassium permanganate lotion to keep it clean. Use appropriate methods according to different personal habits; it is recommended to pay attention to starting sexual life one and a half months after circumcision surgery, wear loose underwear during this period, keep the local area clean, and change underwear every day.

2. Complications after circumcision

1. Bleeding: It is mostly caused by incomplete hemostasis during surgery or loose ligature. The most common bleeding sites are the superficial dorsal vein of the penis and the frenulum of the prepuce. Bleeding from the superficial dorsal vein of the penis is prone to form hematomas, and bleeding from the frenulum of the prepuce often results in blood flowing out of the wound, and may also form hematomas under the skin. If this symptom occurs, you should seek medical attention immediately.

2. Infection: Failure to effectively control inflammation of the foreskin and glans penis before surgery, mistaken circumcision for those with incarcerated foreskin, lack of attention to aseptic operation or rough surgical operation, urine contamination of the wound after surgery, etc. can all lead to wound infection. After infection occurs, some sutures should be removed to allow drainage, bed rest, and medication should be applied.

3. Edema of the frenulum: Too much skin is left at the frenulum, the bandage is too tight, standing or walking for too long on the day after the operation, etc. If edema of the frenulum occurs, the bandage should be loosened, the glans penis should be moved to the side of the abdomen, and supported with a "T" belt. Drugs should be used to prevent infection, as well as physical therapy.

4. Improper circumcision: If the circumcision is too much, the penis erection will be affected after the operation. In severe cases, skin grafting can be performed to correct it. If the circumcision is too little, the foreskin will still cover the glans penis after the operation. If the foreskin is turned upward without any difficulty, it can be turned over and cleaned frequently; if it is still not turned over satisfactorily or the infection is still recurring, circumcision can be performed again.

3. Notes

After circumcision, take good rest, avoid strenuous exercise, and maintain personal hygiene.