Condition guide
Reduced sensitivity and weaker orgasms: what the P-Shot can do
Reduced penile sensitivity, gradual loss of sensation, weaker orgasms, and partial numbness are common but rarely discussed. They can have multiple causes, including age, post-surgical changes, chronic pressure, nerve compression, or vascular factors. The P-Shot can help where the underlying mechanism is tissue or nerve. Treatment is non-surgical, performed in a single 60-90 minute appointment at our Wimpole Street clinic, from £1,250.
Why does sensation reduce?
Reduced sensitivity isn't a single condition. It's a symptom with several possible mechanisms, and the right treatment depends on which is driving yours.
Age-related. Small-nerve density gradually declines from about age 30 onward, accelerating after 50. Most men notice some change by their 50s; the rate varies by overall vascular health.
Post-circumcision. Adult circumcision and aggressive infant circumcision can leave keratinisation of the glans and reduced sensory acuity. PRP can support tissue softening and partial nerve recovery, though it cannot reverse anatomical change.
Post-surgical or post-injury. Pelvic surgery, prostate treatment, or direct trauma can damage the sensory nerves serving the penis. PRP supports the regenerative phase of recovery.
Diabetic neuropathy. Diabetes causes small-fibre neuropathy that affects sensation. The P-Shot addresses both the vascular and the neurological components of diabetic sensitivity loss.
Cycling-related. Prolonged compression of the perineum from cycling can cause pudendal nerve dysfunction. Position changes and saddle modifications come first; PRP can support recovery once the mechanical cause is addressed.
Medication side effects. SSRIs in particular can dull sensation and delay orgasm. PRP doesn't reverse a pharmacological effect: that needs a medication review with your prescriber first.
The neurogenesis evidence for PRP
PRP carries nerve growth factor (NGF), brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), and other neurotrophic proteins that support the regeneration of small sensory nerve fibres. The clinical literature on PRP for genital sensitivity is younger than the literature on PRP for ED, but mechanistic plausibility is well established and patient-reported outcomes in published case series are encouraging.
What patients report
The most common reports after a P-Shot for sensitivity:
- Increased awareness of touch and warmth
- Stronger and more easily-achieved orgasms
- Shorter time to orgasm (welcome for those for whom delayed orgasm was the issue)
- Improved psychological connection to sensation rather than just function
Sensitivity changes are subjective. We document baseline at consultation using a structured questionnaire so we can compare like with like at follow-up.
Realistic expectations
The P-Shot can do a lot for sensation where the underlying tissue or nerves retain their regenerative potential. It cannot reverse permanent anatomical change (e.g. complete denervation) or substitute for treatment of an underlying systemic cause (e.g. uncontrolled diabetes, SSRI side effect).
For age-related decline and most post-circumcision and mild post-surgical cases, response rates are good. For severe neuropathic cases or longstanding numbness, response is more variable. We are honest about which group you fall into at consultation.
Pricing
| Package | Cost |
|---|---|
| Standard P-Shot for sensitivity | £1,250 |
| Enhanced P-Shot + Shockwave | £1,350 |
For most isolated sensitivity cases, the Standard P-Shot is sufficient. Enhanced is recommended where vascular factors are also relevant.
FAQ
Will I feel "too sensitive" after the P-Shot? No. The P-Shot restores responsiveness rather than amplifying it beyond normal. Patients describe the change as returning to a younger baseline, not as overwhelming.
Does it help with delayed orgasm? Often yes, particularly where the cause is sensory rather than pharmacological. SSRI-induced delayed orgasm needs a medication review first.
Will it bring back orgasm intensity? For most men with age-related decline, yes, to varying degrees. For severe organic causes, partial improvement is more typical than full restoration.
Can it help post-circumcision sensitivity loss? Partially. PRP supports tissue softening and some sensory nerve recovery. It cannot restore foreskin or reverse anatomical change.
How long do sensitivity improvements last? Typically 12-18 months, similar to other P-Shot indications.
Book a private consultation
Sensitivity loss is often quietly endured rather than treated. If it has affected your sexual confidence or your relationship, even subtly, a consultation gives you the option to do something about it.