Based on the provided search results, "sounding" (often misspelled or referred to phonetically as "saudding" in some contexts, though the results point specifically to the sexual practice of sounding) is a sexual activity involving the insertion of slender instruments, such as surgical-grade steel rods, glass tubes, or other objects, into the urethra.
"Sounding" derives from the Old English sund, meaning "swimming, water, sea"; it is not related to the word sound in the sense of noise or tones, but to sound, a geographical term. Traditional terms for soundings are a source for common expressions in the English language, notably "deep six" (a sounding of 6 fathoms).
The male urethra's stretchability varies, with studies showing the external opening (meatus) can stretch to around 28-30 French (Fr) for some individuals during medical dilation, while the internal passage's diameter is typically less than 9mm but can be stretched significantly for medical reasons (like stricture treatment) using balloons or rods, though the limits depend on the individual and the specific stricture. Medical procedures involve careful dilation to treat blockages, but self-insertion of objects (sounding) carries high risks of trauma, infection, and serious injury, often requiring intervention.
Originally, the practice of urethral sounding began as a medical procedure to help clear obstructions in the urethra or to help dilate, or expand, the urethra after a stricture. However, people began to practice this act for sexual gratification, using fluid or a glass or metal object.
Perhaps the popularity of urethral dilation is because it can produce a short-term effect, making voiding easier and relieving some symptoms such as incomplete bladder emptying. This is likely due to the temporary malfunction of the urethra and surrounding muscles caused by the stretching.
How can I prepare for my first sounding experience?
There's nothing particularly special you need to do when preparing for a sound bath. It is recommended you be well hydrated before your experience as sound and vibration travel much better through water.
Sounding is a court procedure for scheduling hearings and trials. It is used in various legal areas, including civil and family law. Understanding the sounding process can help manage your case effectively. Consulting legal templates can simplify preparation for a sounding.
Presenting symptoms of unintentional urethral intercourse include primary infertility, dyspareunia (pain during intercourse), and incontinence. More serious consequences include evisceration via the urethra and bladder rupture.
Results: The most painful part of the procedure was as the cystoscope passed through the membranous urethra with a median pain score of 2.82. The initial lidocaine administration gives a median pain score of 0.84. The other parts of the cystoscopy produced median scores of between 0.14 and 0.33.
Given the variability in the technique and type of devices used, recreational sounding carries substantial risk of loss of foreign body, UTI, urethral stricture and healthcare expenditures [5].
You just need to be comfy… any baggy or stretchy clothes will do. We are in a hall so wear what will keep you at the right temperature, obviously this will change dependant on the time of year.
What household items can be used as a urethral sound?
However, the use of ordinary, household objects for this purpose is still common. There is an ever-growing list of objects reportedly used for this purpose, such as clips, screws, pencils, wires, glue containers, or phallus-shaped fruits and vegetables [2,3].
Beyond the medical field, the placement of an object/s into the urethra is known as 'urethral sounding' and encompasses a sexual practice performed to heighten arousal and pleasure.
Urethral prolapse is when the inner lining of your urethra (the hole you pee from) sticks out. The condition mostly affects postmenopausal women and prepubescent girls. Symptoms may include pelvic pain, vaginal bleeding or pain when you pee. Treatment may be surgical or nonsurgical.
Historically, urethral dilation in women has been a commonly practiced procedure for managing bothersome urinary symptoms and recurrent UTIs. However, its efficacy has been questioned due to the rarity of female urethral strictures and the lack of scientific evidence supporting its use.
There are several risks to female urethral stretching. The first being the short-term recovery. Pain and bleeding with urination is common for several days.
The male urethra's stretchability varies, with studies showing the external opening (meatus) can stretch to around 28-30 French (Fr) for some individuals during medical dilation, while the internal passage's diameter is typically less than 9mm but can be stretched significantly for medical reasons (like stricture treatment) using balloons or rods, though the limits depend on the individual and the specific stricture. Medical procedures involve careful dilation to treat blockages, but self-insertion of objects (sounding) carries high risks of trauma, infection, and serious injury, often requiring intervention.
Dilators will be inserted into the urethra, starting with a small thin one, and slowly progressing to a wider one. The procedure usually takes only 5-10 minutes.
