Self-Inflicted Foreign Bodies in the Lower Urinary Tract Associated with Sexual Activities—A Case Series
Foreign bodies in urological patients are commonly found in the lower urinary tract, especially in the bladder and urethra. Items such as pens, pencils, wires, and cables are often inserted for erotic stimulation, typically associated with alcohol intoxication or psychiatric disorders. The aim of th...
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| description | Foreign bodies in urological patients are commonly found in the lower urinary tract, especially in the bladder and urethra. Items such as pens, pencils, wires, and cables are often inserted for erotic stimulation, typically associated with alcohol intoxication or psychiatric disorders. The aim of this study is to present the adverse events of non-conventional sexual manipulation and the harmful effects of using atypical objects for masturbation purposes. The study presents a series of case reports describing patients with self-inflicted foreign bodies in the lower urinary tract, collected over 20 years at a single medical center. Most patients were admitted to the hospital with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) and signs of infection, such as abdominal pain and fever. Only 6 out of 12 patients revealed their intention regarding foreign body insertion. Additionally, 9 out of 12 patients did not attend the follow-up visit. Self-inflicted foreign bodies in the lower urinary tract vary in type and motive. Patients may be reluctant to disclose these circumstances, complicating diagnosis and treatment, which can lead to serious health risks and a reduced quality of life. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-77a489d6060343e3ab7ff856344b45c62025-08-20T03:29:39ZengMDPI AGSexes2411-51182025-03-01621510.3390/sexes6020015Self-Inflicted Foreign Bodies in the Lower Urinary Tract Associated with Sexual Activities—A Case SeriesMichał Godzisz0Iga Kuliniec1Przemysław Mitura2Grzegorz Młynarczyk3Marek Bar4Paweł Płaza5Damian Sudoł6Marcel Pogoda7Krzysztof Bar8Department of Urology and Oncological Urology, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-954 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Urology and Oncological Urology, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-954 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Urology and Oncological Urology, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-954 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Urology, Medical University of Bialystok, M. Skłodowskiej-Curie 24A, 15-276 Białystok, PolandDepartment of Urology and Oncological Urology, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-954 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Urology and Oncological Urology, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-954 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Urology and Oncological Urology, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-954 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Urology and Oncological Urology, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-954 Lublin, PolandDepartment of Urology and Oncological Urology, Medical University of Lublin, Jaczewskiego 8, 20-954 Lublin, PolandForeign bodies in urological patients are commonly found in the lower urinary tract, especially in the bladder and urethra. Items such as pens, pencils, wires, and cables are often inserted for erotic stimulation, typically associated with alcohol intoxication or psychiatric disorders. The aim of this study is to present the adverse events of non-conventional sexual manipulation and the harmful effects of using atypical objects for masturbation purposes. The study presents a series of case reports describing patients with self-inflicted foreign bodies in the lower urinary tract, collected over 20 years at a single medical center. Most patients were admitted to the hospital with lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTSs) and signs of infection, such as abdominal pain and fever. Only 6 out of 12 patients revealed their intention regarding foreign body insertion. Additionally, 9 out of 12 patients did not attend the follow-up visit. Self-inflicted foreign bodies in the lower urinary tract vary in type and motive. Patients may be reluctant to disclose these circumstances, complicating diagnosis and treatment, which can lead to serious health risks and a reduced quality of life.https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5118/6/2/15self-inflictedforeign bodylower urinary tractmasturbationmasturbatory hyperstimulation |
| spellingShingle | Michał Godzisz Iga Kuliniec Przemysław Mitura Grzegorz Młynarczyk Marek Bar Paweł Płaza Damian Sudoł Marcel Pogoda Krzysztof Bar Self-Inflicted Foreign Bodies in the Lower Urinary Tract Associated with Sexual Activities—A Case Series Sexes self-inflicted foreign body lower urinary tract masturbation masturbatory hyperstimulation |
| title | Self-Inflicted Foreign Bodies in the Lower Urinary Tract Associated with Sexual Activities—A Case Series |
| title_full | Self-Inflicted Foreign Bodies in the Lower Urinary Tract Associated with Sexual Activities—A Case Series |
| title_fullStr | Self-Inflicted Foreign Bodies in the Lower Urinary Tract Associated with Sexual Activities—A Case Series |
| title_full_unstemmed | Self-Inflicted Foreign Bodies in the Lower Urinary Tract Associated with Sexual Activities—A Case Series |
| title_short | Self-Inflicted Foreign Bodies in the Lower Urinary Tract Associated with Sexual Activities—A Case Series |
| title_sort | self inflicted foreign bodies in the lower urinary tract associated with sexual activities a case series |
| topic | self-inflicted foreign body lower urinary tract masturbation masturbatory hyperstimulation |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2411-5118/6/2/15 |
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