Men take note : 7 ways to stop an unwanted Erection

Reaching orgasm and ejaculating will usually get rid of an erection, but this is not always appropriate or desirable.

It may be helpful for a man to learn other methods of stopping an erection.

These include:

1. Waiting calmly
   A simple way to deal with an unwanted erection is to wait for it to go away. The following may help:

Sitting down
breathing slowly
remaining calm
To reduce embarrassment, covering the erection with a long jacket, shirt, or laptop may help. It is important to remember that while the erection may seem obvious to the person experiencing it, most people will not have noticed, so there is no reason to be anxious.

2. Meditation
   Meditation can help to get rid of an erection and stop a person from focusing on arousing thoughts. To try meditation, a person should:

breathe slowly and deeply
focus on the sound of the breath
try repeating a word or phrase over and over to focus the mind
acknowledge distracting thoughts and then imagine letting them go, refocusing on the sound of the breath
Meditation can aid relaxation and is accessible to everyone. Some people find meditation difficult when they first try it, but there are meditation classes and apps that may help.

Before relying on meditation to get rid of an erection, it is a good idea to practice it throughout the day.

3. Distraction
   Distracting the mind with other thoughts can help get rid of an erection. The following may help:

avoiding thinking about anything arousing
focusing on solving a mathematical problem
recalling a speech or poem or solving a riddle

4. Repositioning
   Changing a sitting or standing position may also help a man get rid of an erection. Doing so may help move clothing that may have been touching the penis and stimulating it.

Switching positions may also help a man hide his erection if he is in a public or uncomfortable situation.

5. Showering in cold water
   Taking a cold shower is a traditional remedy for getting rid of an erection that works well for some men. However, showering is not always practical.
6. Having a warm bath
   Although some men use a cold shower, others find that a warm bath helps get rid of an erection.

A warm bath can help a person relax and reduce arousal. It can also make it easier to pass urine, which

may help an erection go away.

7. Gentle exercise
   Some men find gentle exercise can help get rid of an erection. Jogging and using an exercise bike are simple exercises to try.

Source: Medical News Today.