Erection Points Up

Q. When I have an erection, my penis points straight up. I experience a lot of pain when I try to lower it. This makes it really hard for me to try different positions with my lover. Is there surgery or anything else I can do to make my erection more perpendicular instead of parallel to my stomach?

A. From what you are describing, it sounds like you might have a condition called Peyronie’s disease. Don’t be alarmed; this is not dangerous or contagious. It refers to a specific type of curvature caused by a scar inside the penis.