It’s not for nothing that men tend to take pride in their male organ and like for it to look its best, especially when there is sensual interest in his particular piece of manly equipment. That’s one reason why a severely bent member can sometimes create an issue for men that goes beyond the physical mechanics of how the bend may affect actual sensual activity. Men who pay careful attention to their male organ care may still not be able to prevent a manhood injury which may contribute to the development of a bent member.

Sometimes it’s normal

It’s very important to emphasize that some curvature of the manhood is entirely normal. Although some men present a member that is perfectly straight, many others sport a manhood that may curve somewhat to either side of up or down when firm. This is not unusual and in no way detracts from the physical functioning of the manhood or from its aesthetic beauty; indeed, many partners prefer a male organ that has some curvature to its shape.

However, for the purposes of this article, a bent member is one that is curved to a degree that is atypical and causes some issues for its owner. And because this article is discussing a bent member that is the result of a manhood injury, it assumes that prior to said injury, the manhood was noticeably straighter.

Perception

In some cases, the severity of the degree of curvature may be a matter of context and perception. For example, a man may for years have had a very straight manhood, yet after an injury develops a slight curve to it. To another person, the curvature may not be anything to remark upon, but because it is different than what the owner is used to, it may seem to him to be something of great concern. And this concern may create tension and anxiety, which may impact his happiness, self-esteem and even sensual performance. So even if curvature may seem slight, it can make a difference to some men.

Why does it bend?

So why does a manhood injury sometimes result in a bent member? Basically, when the male organ experiences some trauma – and this could come from numerous sources, such as an injury during sensual activity or from a baseball being batted into the midsection during a game – the member undergoes a healing process. Part of that process is the development of scar tissue in the affected area.

If the manhood injury is truly significant, that one incident alone could result in some curvature. More often, however, bending occurs from repeated smaller injuries, many of which may cause some slight pain but don’t register with a man as being significant. In these instances, the scar tissue builds up over and over again.

The problem is that skin and tissue in regions with significant scar tissue don’t stretch the way they do in unaffected areas. Thus, when a man becomes excited and blood engorges the member, it starts stretching out – but the area with scar tissue stretches only so far, causing the member to bend.

In severe cases, a doctor may recommend medical or surgical treatment to help eliminate the curvature.

Often, however, a bent member due to a manhood injury can benefit from regular use of a first-rate male organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin). Because male organ skin is more likely to stretch when it is moist and supple, a crème with natural hydrating agents like vitamin E and Shea butter can increase the likelihood of greater skin elasticity during the tumescence process. The best crème will also include acetyl L-carnitine, an amino acid that can help restore member sensitivity damaged by layers of scar tissue. Keeping the manhood in optimal health can help diminish the impact of excess scarring.

Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common male member health issues, tips on improving male organ sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy manhood. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.