<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> Artificial penile nodules are inert objects inserted beneath the skin of the penis. Objects placed underneath the skin of the penile shaft may include plastic beads made from toothbrushes, silicon, metal pellets, glass, ivory, precious metals, marbles or pearls. The penile bead implantation is performed largely due to the belief that it will enhance sexual performance and pleasure of female or male sexual partners during intercourse. In this article, three cases with artificial penile nodules made of toothbrushes and dice are presented. All three men have implanted foreign bodies underneath the dorsal aspect of the penile skin during their prison stay and implantations were not followed by any side effects. However, insertion of foreign bodies may be followed by early and late complications and transmission of blood-borne viruses. Penile implants are important for dermatological consideration, because they make condom use more difficult and may represent a risk factor for sexually transmitted infections.</p></abstract>

Artificial penile nodules are inert objects inserted beneath the skin of the penis. Objects placed underneath the skin of the penile shaft may include plastic beads made from toothbrushes, silicon, metal pellets, glass, ivory, precious metals, marbles or pearls. The penile bead implantation is performed largely due to the belief that it will enhance sexual performance and pleasure of female or male sexual partners during intercourse. In this article, three cases with artificial penile nodules made of toothbrushes and dice are presented. All three men have implanted foreign bodies underneath the dorsal aspect of the penile skin during their prison stay and implantations were not followed by any side effects. However, insertion of foreign bodies may be followed by early and late complications and transmission of blood-borne viruses. Penile implants are important for dermatological consideration, because they make condom use more difficult and may represent a risk factor for sexually transmitted infections.

Artificial Penile Nodules: a Case Series of Three Patients

City Institute for Skin and Venereal Diseases, Belgrade, Serbia

Serbian Journal of Dermatology and Venereology

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Artificial penile nodules are inert objects inserted beneath the skin of the penis. Objects placed underneath the skin of the penile shaft may include plastic...

Artificial Penile Nodules: a Case Series of Three Patients

Published Online: Apr 04, 2014

Page range: 165 - 170

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjdv-2013-0013

Keywords
Penis, Foreign Bodies, Body Modification, Non-Therapeutic, Sexual Behavior

This content is open access.

Artificial Penile Nodules: a Case Series of Three Patients

Published Online: Apr 04, 2014

Page range: 165 - 170

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sjdv-2013-0013

KeywordsPenis, Foreign Bodies, Body Modification, Non-Therapeutic, Sexual Behavior

This content is open access.

Keywords
Penis, Foreign Bodies, Body Modification, Non-Therapeutic, Sexual Behavior