How To Get Rid Of An Unwanted Erection: 15 Ways To Hide A Boner Before It Gets Noticed
Erections are more like a promise that:
- Your body is healthy.
- You’re attracted to whomever you’re thinking about.
- Physical bliss is on its way.
So who wouldn’t want a boner? Perhaps, someone who isn’t a fan of randomness; is in a deep sleep; is in public or is getting late for work.
An erection may appear spontaneously at a time when you’d rather not have one. Unfortunately, for some men, it might become a matter of reputation without much fault of their own.
Allow us to share a small but highly useful guide on how to get rid of an unwanted erection for times like these.
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Different Types Of Erection
We wouldn’t blame you if you say, “my penis has a mind of its own”. It’ll stay down when it’s expected to erect and might spontaneously stand up when least expected. To deal with your erections, you must know a little about the different types of erections you experience.
How To Get Rid Of A Boner
As natural as it is for your man-parts to get excited all on their own from time to time, in the presence of other people it may lead to embarrassment.
An unwanted hard-on seems to be a more common issue amongst teenagers going through puberty, but it is something most men deal with at some point in life.
However, there are a few highly effective ways to hide, control and get rid of your stiffy.
Steps To Quickly Hide An Unwanted Erection in Public
1. Change your position
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Position yourself in a way that you can hide your erect penis.
- If you’re standing: Turn your face in the direction where no one is standing. The bulge in the crotch area can be seen by someone in front of you.
- If you’re sitting down: Casually cross your legs. The crotch area of your pants’ material will pop out and offer a cover to your stiffy.
2. Hands in your pockets
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It’s a natural gesture. You can put both your hands in your pockets and gently hold the erection close to your body. This will give you some time to tame your penis.
3. Urinate
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It’s not easy to urinate when you have an erection, but doing so can make your erection go away. If nothing else, it gives you some time away from the public eye.
4. Cover your crotch
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In the case where you don’t have a pocket or can’t change your position, try to subtly cover your crotch with a book, your laptop, a magazine, your desk or another piece of clothing.
5. Tuck It In
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Use your hands to tuck your erection under the belt, from inside your pockets. It’s a move suitable for more experienced people. Try to go somewhere alone before you start the process.
6. Try creating a huge distraction
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This is another move for a more experienced man. Creating a poor distraction would rather bring more attention to you. So when the timing is right, divert the other individual’s attention to a more attractive topic like puppies, some sort of gossip or people passing by you. While everyone’s attention is diverted, use an object to cover your erection.
Steps To End An Unwanted Erection
1. Wait it out
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The simplest way to deal with an unwanted erection is to wait for it to go away. Sitting down, breathing slowly and staying calm might speed up the process.
2. Distract yourself
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Easier said than done. But if you can get your mind to focus on anything other than your erection, you’re halfway there. You can think about something important like your bills, work or your family. Feel free to divert your attention to something that’s absolutely pointless like school grades or an old parent-teacher meeting. Whatever works for you.
3. Try to relax
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Take a few deep breaths and stay calm. Worrying about it will increase your focus on the erection and it will become harder to end it.
So do not overthink about the erection, but feel free to worry about other things at the moment. The feeling of anxiousness will draw the blood out of the nerve in your penis and deflate the issue.
4. Take a walk/ do gentle exercise
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As you walk or do a light exercise, your body starts pumping blood into your muscles, away from the penis. A nice stroll on the terrace, in the office corridor or jogging, will not only help you relax but also relieve you of your unwanted erection.
5. Change the scenery
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Another way of distracting yourself. If the erection was triggered in someone’s presence, moving somewhere else will give your body the space to calm its excitement. Also, when you’re in a different room or at a new sight, your senses will be engaged in observing those instead of the attractive person seated or standing next to you.
6. Complicate things for your brain
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Your blood can either flow to your brain or your penis at one time. So when you have an erection, think of the most complicated thing possible, like a math problem, the names of capitals of each state in the country or musical notes.
7. Put something cold into your knee or lap
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A cold object will constrict the flow of blood, making your penis a lot less excited. If you don’t have access to anything cold, go to the washroom and wash your face with cold water. Do a few jumping jacks if possible.
8. Flex a muscle (any muscle)
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When you tense any muscle, particularly a large one like in your thighs, the blood is redirected to the flexed muscle. Tensing will also divert your focus.
9. Give yourself mild pain
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No medical professional will recommend causing harm to your body, but if traditions are to be believed mild pain can end an erection. Consider it your last resort. If nothing else works, try pinching your thigh or hands. It won’t cause any severe injury but will hurt enough to distract you.
What Causes Random Erections?
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Erections are triggered when you’re aroused. It could be because you were thinking about, seeing or feeling something that’s sexually exciting for you.
Your brain sends a signal to the arteries connected to the penis. This allows more blood to enter and widen the area. The veins, on the other hand, shrink while carrying the blood back to the rest of the body.
Results: Swelling and stiffening in the penis, forming an erection.
Testosterone plays an important role here. A review of studies done in 2006 concluded that testosterone is essential in the formation of an erection.
In 2016, another review suggested that testosterone plays a significant role in sexual functioning as well.
Random Erections & Erectile Dysfunction
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It’s normal to witness an erection that appears out of nowhere. And it’s completely acceptable if you’re occasionally not able to maintain your erection when sexually stimulated.
The reason could be alcohol consumption, fatigue or psychological issue. There could be no particular reason as well. We would advise you to not question the state too much.
However, if the frequency of this begins to increase, it becomes a matter of concern.
Not being able to get or hold an erection and getting random erections may indicate erectile dysfunction (ED).
To determine the best treatment for ED, you must be aware of what’s causing it—physical or psychological factors.
If someone is unable to maintain an erection while he’s being stimulated, but also experiences random erections, the condition is likely due to psychological factors.
Physical factors like problems with blood flow or the nerves can be treated with medications such as sildenafil (Viagra). Hormonal medications like these may or may not show a few possible side effects. So make sure you consult your doctor for a personalised prescription.
How To Talk To Your Children About Erection
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It’s important to talk to your children about erections at the right age and time. It’s normal for young boys to have erections. But parents might need to have with them regarding their bodily functions and physical and emotional development.
- Use simple, identifiable words to explain to your young boy what’s happening so he can openly ask questions about the parts he didn’t understand (without feeling embarrassed).
- You must reiterate to young boys that erection is normal, they just need to learn how to deal with each type of erection, whenever and wherever it occurs.
- Children, after a certain age, start exploring the private parts of their body and that’s normal. But parents need to explain to them what is appropriate and acceptable and what isn’t. Make sure the child is aware of the ways to control his erections in public.
- For children and adolescents distraction techniques, such as counting, reciting songs or stories, or reading, work the best.
- Do make sure your conversation is making your child feel more comfortable in his body and not the other way around.
- Speak to young boys about puberty before it starts. This will prepare your son for what to expect. Puberty typically begins in boys between the ages of 9 and 14.
- If you have a daughter, consider talking to her about erections as well. This can help her create a safe space for herself and understand what happens to boys during puberty.
- Don’t wait for your child to ask you questions about erections, sexual health, and puberty. A child should have the liberty to come to you with his questions. But consider initiating the topic from time to time.
- If the conversation about sexual health and erections with your child makes you feel uncomfortable, ask a doctor to help you with some pointers. Your children hear it from you, but if that isn’t possible, request the doctor to have the conversation in a more private setting.
When Should You Consult A Doctor?
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Experiencing erections a few times a day is natural. However, in some specific situations, you might require professional help.
If an erection lasts more than 4 hours it might indicate priapism. Painful erections are also a sign of this condition. It may damage the tissue in the penis.
If left untreated, it can also lead to long-term erectile dysfunction.
Having an erection without orgasm can also lead to epididymal hypertension, informally known as “blue balls.” It isn’t a serious condition but it’s safer to get a professional opinion.
The Bottomline
Out of multiple erections that a man experiences in a day, some of them can be unintentional. To get rid of an unwanted erection, a man can try several things, such as waiting, distraction, meditation, repositioning or a cold shower.
