Medical experts have said that penis getting stuck in vagina during intercourse is a medical condition known as penis captivus.
They say there is no scientific evidence to show that the occurrence is as a result of a charm or spell (known as Magun in Yoruba).
The experts and as well sexologists and urologists say that penis captivus happens during sexual intercourse when the muscles in the vagina clamp down on the penis more firmly than usual, making it harder or impossible to remove the penis from the vagina.
They say that since such situation of vagina clamp down is rare, whenever it occurs, partners would be frightened, uncomfortable, embarrassed and helpless.
They, however, urge those affected to seek help from experts as any effort to forcibly remove the penis will not only hurt them deeply but can lead to death.
A Consultant Family Physician at Anambra State Ministry of Health, Awka, Dr Chidumeje Okafor, said, “Penis captivus occurs when the muscles of vagina clamp down severely on the penis, preventing the man from withdrawing. This situation is common to people with a history of vaginismus.
“This is the body’s automatic reaction to the fear of some or all types of vaginal penetration. Whenever penetration is attempted, your vaginal muscles tighten up on their own. You have no control over it.
“So in penis captivus, these muscles contract intensely thereby preventing the penis from pulling out. When this happens, it is advised that you don’t panic or allow anxiety to set in. Don’t be afraid, the more you try to forcibly remove it, the more it holds you down and you end up injuring yourselves. Call for help.”
Also, a Professor of Surgery and Consultant Urologist at the University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Rivers State, Onyeanunam Ekeke, affirmed that “the condition is medical and not magun as people would say, especially the Yorubas, urging the victims to seek medical attention to save their lives.
“Penis captivus is an involuntary muscle spasm, painful contractions and tightening of the muscles wall of vagina, preventing any form of penetration, whether finger, penis or anything. These muscles contract intensely thereby preventing the penis from pulling out.”
He, however, believes that with the new cases being recorded in recent times, penis captivus would gain wide publicity to stimulate research on the topic to end the backlash that comes with it.
