Painful ejaculation can be a symptom of an infection, inflammation, or blockage of the lower urinary tract (bladder, prostate, seminal vesicles, or urethra). One of the most common causes is prostatitis, an inflammation of the prostate. Ejaculation could also be painful because of psychological and emotional factors.

Is it meant to hurt when you ejaculate?

It can be a scary experience, but it is nothing to be ashamed of. For most men, it manifests as pain during or immediately following ejaculation. Some men feel embarrassed when ejaculation is painful, but it is a relatively common symptom.

Can sperm build up cause pain?

Common Causes

Infection: The testicle and epididymis, the part of the testicle that stores sperm, can sometimes become infected, causing pain and swelling that starts quickly and gets worse. Fluid Buildup: An injury or infection can cause fluid to build up around the testicle, causing painful swelling.