Partner support in Peyronie’s disease can create a more welcoming experience during the therapeutic process and help with adherence to medical guidance. Understanding how the partner can help with the treatment of penile curvature is an important part of this journey.
The partner’s participation throughout the Peyronie’s disease journey, with information, sensitivity and encouragement, is a very positive factor in the life of the man who has penile curvature.
The relationship during Peyronie’s disease can go through difficult moments, as the condition causes physical and emotional changes that affect the man, the emotional dynamics and the sexual life of the couple.
The treatment of Peyronie’s disease, combined with partner support, can make the process lighter and more collaborative for the couple. Learn how the woman can contribute during this phase and, at the same time, help preserve the couple’s relationship.
1. Encourage open dialogue about male sexual health
Although many men avoid talking about the condition, either due to embarrassment about the penile curvature or fear of the partner’s reaction, promoting open and non-judgmental conversations helps reduce the tension that accompanies Peyronie’s disease.
The partner should encourage dialogue, with gentle, non-critical questions, so that both can face the challenges of sexual health together.
2. Reduce the partner’s pressure and anxiety
As penile deformities progress, men tend to feel more anxious about sexual performance, and sexual encounters can become uncomfortable.
The partner can help by providing emotional support during the treatment of Peyronie’s disease. Practices such as emotional validation, breathing techniques and moments of intimacy not directly linked to sexual intercourse can help reduce this pressure.
3. Attend urological consultations when possible
The partner’s presence during the urology consultation is very important. She can provide support, help understand the diagnosis and participate in decisions related to treatment.
By going to the consultation together, the couple can clarify questions about the condition directly with the urologist and receive guidance on how to maintain sexual routine in a safe and appropriate way.
4. Understand Peyronie’s disease and how treatment works
It is very important to have access to reliable information about the causes of the condition, which may help reduce the risk of progression of Peyronie’s disease. In addition, it may help avoid new injuries during sexual intercourse.
Understanding the different treatment approaches (oral medication, injections, surgery) may help the man stay engaged with care and allow the partner to offer more informed and safer support.
5. Provide emotional support throughout all stages of treatment
The treatment for Peyronie’s disease can be complex. In many cases, it is necessary to change the treatment plan, which requires time and patience.
In addition, when there is a need for surgical intervention, the partner may feel afraid.
Providing consistent emotional support can help the man feel less vulnerable during this challenging period.
6. Help with decision-making alongside the partner
The partner can act as a facilitator, helping the patient reflect on the benefits and risks of treatment in a balanced way, avoiding impulsive decisions and strengthening the partnership between the couple.
7. Reinforce healthy habits to support treatment
Well-being during treatment is also influenced by a balanced diet, regular physical activity, stress management and avoiding alcohol and tobacco. The partner can encourage these positive habits.
8. Avoid pressure related to sexual performance
Sexual performance in the presence of penile curvature can be irregular. Try to avoid pressure, comparisons with the past or unrealistic expectations so as not to cause additional emotional distress to the partner.
The ideal is to adopt an understanding attitude and acknowledge that sexual performance may vary throughout the process.
9. Adapt intimate life with comfort and safety
Sexual activity may require adjustments during treatment to avoid worsening the condition.
More comfortable sexual positions for the man, such as those in which he is on top, and slowing down the intensity of movements are among the options to explore sexuality more safely in this phase.
In addition, sexual activity should be interrupted if there is discomfort or pain, according to medical guidance.
10. Encourage adherence to the treatment recommended by the urologist: how the partner can help with the treatment of penile curvature
Attending appointments together, helping remember commitments and reinforcing the importance of following medical recommendations are effective ways of illustrating how the partner can help with the treatment of penile curvature.
It is also important to make the man aware of the need to avoid unproven alternatives for Peyronie’s disease, since treatments that are not based on consolidated scientific evidence are not considered reliable.
11. Help seek psychological support when needed
Peyronie’s disease can trigger negative feelings, and men may resist seeking help. In this context, the partner can suggest and facilitate access to psychological support for the man.
Individual or couples therapy may help improve communication, intimacy and self-confidence.
12. Strengthen emotional bonds and partnership
The period of diagnosis and treatment can be challenging. Therefore, practices of empathy and emotional support in the relationship, as well as shared activities that strengthen the bond, may help the couple go through this phase feeling more connected.
How Peyronie’s disease affects the relationship and how the partner can help with the treatment of penile curvature
Penile curvature can interfere with the emotional and sexual dynamics of the couple, creating tension that, if not properly addressed, may impact the relationship, such as:
- Changes in intimate life: as Peyronie’s disease affects the couple’s sex life, the sexual routine may change due to pain, difficulty with penetration, lower self-confidence or fear of the partner’s reaction.
- Fear of pain during sexual intercourse: pain in the penis or discomfort for the partner may lead the man to avoid sexual activity.
- Fear of failure and avoiding intimacy: the negative feelings associated with Peyronie’s disease may cause many men to withdraw and avoid intimate contact.
When should the partner seek help together with the man?
The partner should consider seeking professional help from a urologist together with the man as soon as she notices the first signs that something may be wrong.
Early diagnosis of Peyronie’s disease may help reduce the likelihood of needing more invasive treatment and may also help protect the relationship. Recognizing the right time to act is essential.
- Changes in the partner’s penis;
- Signs of emotional distress in the partner;
- Avoidance of sexual contact;
- Pain during sexual intercourse;
- Compromised sexual performance;
- Wear and tear in the couple’s relationship.
Talk to Dr. Paulo Egydio about Peyronie’s disease and its treatments
Women can participate in medical follow-up, contributing to a supportive environment during the care process.
The urologist has more than 25 years of experience in the management of Peyronie’s disease in Brazil and internationally, and, with the participation of partners, can help encourage men to seek appropriate medical support at this delicate time.
Schedule a consultation with your partner to receive individualized guidance on penile curvature and discuss the most appropriate therapeutic options.
