urethral sounding
{{Short description|Use of a probe on the urethra}}
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|Name = Urethral sounding
| synonyms = Sounding, urethral play
|Image = Metal Hegar Sound Being Inserted Into A Male Urethra (cropped).jpg
|Caption = A Hegar sound being inserted into a male's urethra
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Urethral sounding is the practice of inserting objects (typically made by metal or silicone) into the urethra for sexual gratification.{{Cite journal |last1=Boyle |first1=Alexander |last2=Martinez |first2=Daniel R. |last3=Mennie |first3=Peter A. |last4=Rafiei |first4=Arash |last5=Carrion |first5=Rafael |date=2014 |title=The time-less urologic question, "Now why would you do that?" A case series and literature review of self-inserted urethral foreign bodies |url=http://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/2051415813496562 |journal=Journal of Clinical Urology |language=en |volume=7 |issue=3 |pages=165–169 |doi=10.1177/2051415813496562 |s2cid=73065241 |issn=2051-4158}} Urethral dilatation is a urological procedure that uses probes called sounds to enlarge the inside diameter of the urethra and locate obstructions in the urethra, or as a treatment for urethral strictures.{{Cite journal |last1=Kwong |first1=Tsong |last2=Larner |first2=Tim |date=2012-05-30 |title=A rare and unusual case of urethral bleeding |url=https://casereports.bmj.com/content/2012/bcr-2012-6155 |journal=Case Reports |language=en |volume=2012 |pages=bcr20126155 |doi=10.1136/bcr-2012-6155 |issn=1757-790X |pmc=4543040 |pmid=22669880}}{{Cite journal |last1=Veeratterapillay |first1=Rajan |last2=Pickard |first2=Rob S. |date=2012 |title=Long-term effect of urethral dilatation and internal urethrotomy for urethral strictures |url=https://journals.lww.com/00042307-201211000-00007 |journal=Current Opinion in Urology |language=en |volume=22 |issue=6 |pages=467–473 |doi=10.1097/MOU.0b013e32835621a2 |pmid=22773058 |s2cid=33542570 |issn=0963-0643}}
Risks
The insertion of foreign bodies into the urethra can present serious medical problems. If not conducted carefully, sounding carries a risk of irritation, tearing of the urethra, or of urinary tract infection.{{Cite journal |last1=Guerrero |first1=Dubert M |last2=Sharma |first2=Aishwarya |date=2020-08-14 |title=Chronic Infectious Complications of Recreational Urethral Sounding With Retained Foreign Body |journal=Cureus |volume=12 |issue=8 |pages=e9750 |language=en |doi=10.7759/cureus.9750 |doi-access=free |issn=2168-8184 |pmc=7489780 |pmid=32944465}}{{Cite journal |last1=Breyer |first1=Benjamin N. |last2=Shindel |first2=Alan W. |date=2012 |title=Recreational urethral sounding is associated with high risk sexual behaviour and sexually transmitted infections: RECREATIONAL URETHRAL SOUNDING AND ASSOCIATED RISKS |journal=BJU International |language=en |volume=110 |issue=5 |pages=720–725 |doi=10.1111/j.1464-410X.2011.10810.x |pmc=3607666 |pmid=22221824}} Infections may become serious if they progress to the bladder or kidneys.{{Cite journal |last=Derrick |first=Fletcher C. |date=1982 |title=Urinary tract infection in the adult: A guide to treatment |url=http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/00325481.1982.11716268 |journal=Postgraduate Medicine |language=en |volume=72 |issue=5 |pages=281–288 |doi=10.1080/00325481.1982.11716268 |pmid=7134078 |issn=0032-5481}}
Urethral play
Urethral play can involve the introduction of either soft or rigid items into the meatus of the penis (as well as farther in) or vulva.{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Melina |date=2016-08-14 |title=Is Female Sounding Safe? - Complete guide to Women Urethral Sounding |url=https://www.thechaingang.com/blog/female-sounding-safe/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Body Jewelry & Piercing Blog {{!}} The Chain Gang |language=en-US}} 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 may be directly or indirectly associated with stimulation of the prostate gland and some types of bladder control.{{citation needed|date=February 2022}} In women urethral sounding can lead to clitoral stimulation.{{Cite web |last=Jackson |first=Melina |date=2015-09-17 |title=Female Urethral Stimulation |url=https://www.thechaingang.com/blog/female-urethral-stimulation/ |access-date=2023-08-10 |website=Body Jewelry & Piercing Blog {{!}} The Chain Gang |language=en-US}}
See also
References
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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
- [https://wiki.bme.com/index.php?title=Urethral_Sound BMEzine.com article with links to images of urethral sounds]
- [http://www.intimatemedicine.com/sex-in-society/is-the-penetration-of-the-urethra-even-possible/ Is the Penetration of the Urethra Even Possible?]
- [http://www.thestranger.com/seattle/SavageLove?oid=8963 "Playing Doctor" Savage Love, October 18, 2001]
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