ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Penile injury

Penile injury is when something happens to a boy or man's private part. This can happen if a person is playing sports or doing other activities where they could get hit there. It can also happen during sex or if they accidentally hurt themselves while trying to clean or take care of it.

If someone gets hurt "down there," it can be very painful and scary. They may feel like crying or screaming, and they should tell an adult right away so that they can get help. Depending on how bad the injury is, a doctor might need to look at it and give medicine to make the pain go away. Sometimes the injury might be so bad that the person needs surgery to help it heal.

It's important for everyone to remember to be careful when playing or doing anything that could hurt their private parts. It's also important for boys and men to keep their private parts clean and healthy, and to tell an adult if they ever feel pain or have any problems down there.