How to Hide an Erection

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There's nothing quite as awkward as getting an unexpected erection in public, and yet it happens to many people at some point (usually more than once). Fortunately, it's easy to hide an unwanted erection so the people around you are none the wiser, and you've got multiple methods to choose from. To help you out, we've compiled the best tips and tricks for hiding an erection so you're prepared for any potentially awkward situation.

Method 1
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Covering Erections with Clothes or Objects

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  1. Instead of loose fitting boxers that make an erection visible and obvious, consider wearing tighter underwear like briefs or boxer briefs that can hold down your erection and make it less obvious. [1]
    • Avoid wearing soft silk underwear because it can rub against your penis and cause you to have an erection.
  2. You can cover up your erection with a book, blanket, laptop, backpack, or anything else that can go on your lap. This will cover up your erection so that no one knows you have one. [2]
    • It's easier to cover your erection when you're sitting down.
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  3. A long shirt that hangs over your crotch region can help you hide your erection. Buy baggier clothes that hang over your waistband and crotch area so that it can cover up your unwanted erection.
  4. Tie a hoodie or sweater around your waist to hide your erection. When you tie the hoodie or sweater, drape the material over your crotch area. This will conceal your erection to anyone that's looking at you.
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Pinning Erections to Your Body

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  1. Put your hand in your pocket and use your hand to press your erection against your leg. Continue to hold your erection through your pocket so that it isn't visible on the outside of your pants. [3]
  2. Put your hand in your pocket, lift up your erection, and put it in between your waistband and your waist. This will hide your erection when you're standing or walking. You'll need a belt or an elastic waistband to do this. [4]
  3. When you're sitting, it's easier to hide your erection. Cross your legs and pin down your erection with your thighs. This may be uncomfortable at first, but your erection should eventually disappear. [5]
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Getting Rid of an Erection

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  1. Flex the muscles in your thighs for 30 seconds or more. This will draw the blood into your thighs and get rid of your erection. If it doesn't work immediately, keep flexing and use it alongside another method to get rid of it. [6]
  2. Put something cold on your erection. The cold water from a shower will reduce your erection. If you aren't at home and can't take a shower, try pressing something cold against your crotch, like a cold can of soda. [7]
    • Cooling is used in hospitals to remove an unwanted erection that lasts longer than 4 hours.
  3. Urinate . Sometimes a full bladder will cause you to have an erection. This is especially common in the morning when you first wake up. Urinating may help you get rid of your erection. If you're having trouble peeing, a warm shower or bath can sometimes help you urinate. [8]
    • A full bladder presses against the sacral nerve, which is why you get an erection.
  4. Exercise . Light exercise like a jog or bike ride may draw blood away from your erection and cause it to subside. If you're too embarrassed to go outside because of your erection, you can do jumping jacks or squats in your house. [9]
  5. Over time, your erection will just naturally go away. If you have the choice, excuse yourself to a secluded place until it finally goes down. If you're in a public place, you can excuse yourself to the bathroom until it goes away. [10]
  6. on something non-sexual. Concentrating on a math equation or a sport will take your mind off sexual thoughts and can help you get rid of your erection. Focus as hard as you can on an assignment or a game that you have coming up to take your mind off of sexual thoughts. You can also think of something that you find disgusting or gross, like someone throwing up, to stop your sexual thoughts. [11]
  7. Pinching yourself may take your concentration off your erection and into the pain that you feel. Pick a spot on your arm and pinch it until your erection begins to go down.
  8. If you're at home, masturbating will get rid of your erection. Excuse yourself to a private place and make sure you have a towel or napkin to clean up after you're done. Rub your penis until you achieve an orgasm. After masturbating, your erection should subside. [12]
    • Do not masturbate in public.
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    I have underwear which rubs against my penis, so I get an erection randomly. I'm 13, and I'm scared to ask my mom to buy me new underwear because she will ask why. What do I do?
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    Tell her that your underwear isn't comfortable, or just that you want new ones because you don't have enough underwear.
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    She'll likely be just as embarrassed as you are, but she's probably very aware that you do so. In the future, consider doing it in the restroom with the door locked and curtains closed.
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    When I am touching or kissing my girlfriend, semen starts coming out of my penis. It is an awkward situation for me, is it natural?
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    Yes, it is perfectly natural. She is your girlfriend, you both like each other. Besides you mentally liking her personality, your body also naturally responds to her physical presence. Kissing is a natural way to arouse your body. Remember that it also arouses her body, she might be having the same thoughts and feelings, so you can talk about it. When erect and aroused, the penis produces fluids as a lubricant to make sure sexual intercourse goes smoothly. A woman's body does the same. This is the same liquid that carries the sperm out of the penis during ejaculation and it is nothing to be ashamed of.
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      • If your erection lasts longer than 4 hours, seek medical help. Talk to your parents about it because it could indicate a very serious medical condition.
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      1. ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/22141-jock-itch-tinea-cruris
      2. ↑ https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/puberty/Pages/Physical-Development-Boys-What-to-Expect.aspx
      3. ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16291-buried-penis
      4. ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/16291-buried-penis
      5. ↑ https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/save-your-sex-life/201011/healing-erectile-dysfunction
      6. ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/23998-persistent-genital-arousal-disorder
      7. ↑ https://kidshealth.org/en/teens/normal-erections.html
      8. ↑ https://health.clevelandclinic.org/men-get-morning-erections-5-answers-questions
      9. ↑ https://www.helpguide.org/articles/healthy-living/how-to-start-exercising-and-stick-to-it.htm
      1. ↑ https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/15666-penis-health
      2. ↑ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2945841/
      3. ↑ https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/sex-pleasure-and-sexual-dysfunction/masturbation/masturbation-healthy

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