Penile sensitivity

Covers the factors that affect penile sensitivity, including hormones, nerve health, circulation, medications, and lifestyle habits. Understanding changes in sensitivity can help men address sexual performance issues, optimize libido, and know when to seek medical evaluation.

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How to make penis more sensitive: A urologist’s evidence-based plan to get sensation back

How to make penis more sensitive: A urologist’s evidence-based plan to get sensation back

Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD avatar
Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Dec 26, 2025 · 12 min read

Penis sensitivity often returns when you stop desensitizing friction habits (high pressure, low lubrication) and address underlying medical causes—because sensation depends on skin receptors sending signals through the dorsal penile nerve and adequate blood flow to penile tissues. This step-by-step plan shows you how to reset “conditioning” and when numbness is a nerve, vascular, medication, ...

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