The 'Death Grip Syndrome' Explained

Masturbation is something we have all done at some point. We do it to relax, to sleep better and sometimes together with our partners.
It's an urge that's as natural as tapping your foot while listening to music, sometimes it happens automatically.

However, there are some habits and tendencies in life that can have a damaging effect if you do them for a long time.

“Death grip syndrome” is one such habit and if left unaddressed, it can make it more difficult for a man to maintain an erection during sex with his partner.

So that's what we're going to delve into today.

What is death grip syndrome?

The clue is in the name, and that name is pretty scary. The sentence immediately prompts a reader to ask “what is a death grip?”

Death grip syndrome is defined as male masturbation with a grip on your penis that is too tight, causing stress and friction on your genitals over time.

Death grip syndrome is used as a humorous term, but its damaging effects should definitely be taken seriously.

Death grip syndrome is sometimes abbreviated to DGS, and that is how we will write it in this article. The origin of the term, like many modern sex terms, does not come from academic medical literature. It began in 2003, by a sex columnist named Dan Savage.

Since the rather unacademic creation of the term, many health websites and sex professionals have developed a better understanding of the condition. While we are of course grateful for a more professional understanding of it, DGS is still not recognized by any mainstream medical body. This is a cause for concern.

Masturbating with too much force, tension, and pressure on your penis is unhealthy in the long run. If you do it too regularly, you are essentially increasing your tolerance for masturbation, making it harder to climax. No one wants that...

What causes a man to develop death grip syndrome?

The term “death grip syndrome” is more anecdotal than medical, so there hasn’t been a whole lot of hard research into what exactly causes it. The modern consensus is that DSG is caused by jerking off too hard, too often, over a prolonged period of time.

DGS is not studied in labs, it might be a bit uncomfortable for a researcher to watch someone do it?

However, there is some research that suggests that too much pressure on the penis may reduce blood flow and sensitivity. Take this study of male cyclists, for example. 61% of the cyclists surveyed said their genitals were numb due to excessive pressure from the bike seat.

To delve a little further into possible causes, watching too much porn could also have an effect on DGS. Excessive porn watching will of course cause you to masturbate more often. You don’t have to stop completely, but there are suggestions that reducing how often you tame the snake can have positive effects.

Let's take a look at the most common symptoms of DSG...

What are the most common symptoms of death grip syndrome?
Someone with death grip syndrome often masturbates too hard, or too violently, if we may say so. These are some symptoms of DGS:

Erectile Dysfunction : Simply put, a tight grip on your penis doesn’t feel the same as it does in a vagina. If you’re used to orgasming with a grip that’s unrealistically tight, you may have trouble maintaining your erection during the real thing.

Delayed Ejaculation : Delayed ejaculation is when you take too long to ejaculate, which can cause doubt in yourself or even the person you are with. In some cases, men who suffer from delayed ejaculation simply cannot ejaculate at all, which is sad for everyone involved...

Sexual Self-Doubt : Both of the aforementioned physical symptoms can create a negative psychological cycle, the net result of which is doubt and depression about your sexual performance.

Sexual Guilt : If you have had DGS for a while and are having trouble reaching orgasm, this can create feelings of guilt towards your partner. People who cannot end sex satisfactorily may turn to masturbation, creating a vicious cycle.

These symptoms present themselves among others in someone with DGS and unfortunately wreak havoc in their love life. With this we try to address how serious this problem can be.

What are ways to cure death grip syndrome?

Because DGS is not a classifiable medical condition, there is no magic bullet to cure it. There are only physical and mental ways you can try to alleviate and hopefully eliminate the symptoms.

Physical and mental treatments for death grip

Loosen Up (and Oil Up): It won’t surprise you that our first recommendation is to stop holding your penis so tightly when you masturbate. Consider applying sexual oils or lotions to create a more pleasurable gliding sensation when you touch yourself. This will help you move away from tightness and into the slickness.

Change positions : Another thing you can try is experimenting with your physical positions when you masturbate. When men masturbate, they often lie on their backs. You might consider standing with one leg up, or even getting on all fours to better simulate doggy style. Variety is good, and you may feel more aroused this way, making it easier to climax. Give it a try!

Try to slow it down : Changes in tempo can also make things more exciting. In real sex, “fast and hard” usually isn’t the best way (for both parties!). Try slowing down your rhythm while you’re jerking off, even things like phone timers or rhythm simulators can change your mindset while you’re doing it. Worth it!

Learn about mindful masturbation : We hope this doesn’t sound like something a “spiritual guru mastermind” is preaching. You might find solace in practicing mindfulness or mental exercises while physically touching yourself. Learn what your body really feels like and what healthy things you really crave. Coming isn’t everything. It’s not a race to get there as fast as possible. Trust us…


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