Circumcision - controlling nocturnal erections

[Cromwellian]

I'm only 3 days on from my circumcision, but this issue for me has so far been one of the most annoying aspects. I thought I'd share my solution for managing it but would be interested if anyone has any other suggestions. There is no cure for this, it's something that we have to grin and bare, but there are things that can be done to manage it. I've tried the foetal position for sleeping (makes no difference), not drinking after 6pm and emptying the bladder in the night, (can't tell if it lessens the effect or not). In spite of attempting these I'm waking up every hour or so and the erections get progressively stronger with the one in the morning being most powerful. The stitches appear to be staying intact and it's not causing any bleeding, but it does feel as though Gullivers little helpers are yanking on the ropes to keep it tied down! The best one for me is to keep an ice pack / freezer element in a plastic bowl by the bed. As soon as I'm woken up, I place it in the perineum area (between the scrotum and the anus) and experience instant relief. Bliss! I do find that as the ice pack warms up by morning it needs replacing and it only works when it's fairly cold. I only use it after it's been out of the freezer for an hour or so, so I don't experience freezer burn. Anyone got any other suggestions?

[jaglad]

I would just wear tight under pants and at the slightest twitch concentrate my thoughts elsewhere. Often a brick wall. It worked for me.

[Cromwellian in reply to jaglad]

Thanks. Visualisation helps but it's not quick-acting enough for me. Can't cope with any underwear in these early days. Find its better for healing to keep it aired and dry. Thanks for the suggestion.

[Moopmoop]

Dehydrate in the evenings. Wear a gauze out lengthways with Vaseline. It will help reduce the scar, and slightly restrict an erection.

Also, wear tight underwear! Have a picture of your grandparents next to your bed!