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Sexual lock is medical, not spiritual – Dr Constantini
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A Specialist Obstetrician Gynaecologist, Dr. Dixie Constantini of the Women’s Health Obstetrics and Gynaecology has cautioned that the best place to seek help when ‘couples’ suffer Penis Captivus(sexual lock)was the hospital.
Penis captivus occurs when a male organ (penis) becomes stuck in a female’s during sexual intercourse.
She dismissed the myth surrounding it and assured that what victims needed in such circumstance was medical assistance and not anything spiritual.
She made this disclosure in an interview with The Spectator.
This, Dr Constantini explained,is caused by the tightening of the vagina muscles or contraction of the pelvic floor muscles.
“When it’s going down, the vagina expands to accommodate the penis (which increases in length and size as well). After climax, the pelvic floor muscles and the vagina relax and release the penis,” she said.
Her comments was to dismiss the fears and myths surrounding the rare occurrence which has been linked to a number of theories, especially among the locals.
Such phenomena was assumed to be a punishment sought from a supernatural power by an aggrieved personon lovers in‘illegal’ sexual relationship (adultery or fornication) to cast a spell to expose them.
It is also said that this could happen to persons in legal relationship but having intimacy in places forbidden by the society such as the forest, inside a water body or a sacred place.
There are also instances of attempted forceful separation of the ‘locked-up’ couple to avoid embarrassment but this, she said could cause pain and discomfort.
According to her, if the pelvic floor muscles contract more than they need to, or the vagina tightens more than they need to, it could hold the penis a bit more than necessary and could lead to individuals getting stuck.
Dr. Constantini stated that could happen to anyone whether married or not and anywhere at any time contrary to the belief that it only happened to persons who were not married or having sex ‘wrongly’.
“There are episodes between married people that do not get discussed in public just because they don’t speak about it. People do get stuck but it’s not a common, thing,” she clarified.
Shedisclosed that most couples got stuck for about 10 seconds after which they were able to separate from each other and the stucked penis usually does not hurt.
“They are rare cases, however, where people have been stuck for longer, the fear of getting caught, especially if the partners find what they were doing wrong could lead to this speculation as a spiritual problem,” she explained.
“Relaxing or thinking about something other than what is actually happening can help with separation. Trying to forcefully separate does not help. It will cause pain and discomfort,” she cautioned.
She said there may, however, be cases where a visit to the hospital might be necessary and once the female partner was given medication, separation would occur.
From dzifatettehtay, Ashaiman.
The Diaspora Affairs Office at the Office of the President has hosted a delegation of African diaspora women who are in Ghana ahead of a planned Presidential Conferment of Citizenship ceremony.
The Director of Diaspora Affairs, Kofi Okyere Darko, explained in a Facebook post that the visit was a gesture of appreciation by the delegation to the Government of Ghana for its continued efforts to reconnect Africans in the diaspora with their ancestral homeland.
He indicated that the ceremony, scheduled for next Monday, will officially grant Ghanaian citizenship to members of the delegation as part of the country’s broader engagement with the African diaspora.
The delegation was led by Erica Bennett, Founder of the Diaspora Africa Forum.
According to Mr Okyere Darko, her years of advocacy have played an important role in strengthening ties between Africa and people of African descent living abroad.
He noted that the group’s journey towards citizenship represents not only a legal process but also a cultural and spiritual return to their roots.
Also present at the meeting was Natalie Jackson, an attorney who is also expected to receive Ghanaian citizenship during the ceremony. She works closely with renowned civil rights lawyer Ben Crump.
Mr Okyere Darko emphasised that Ghana remains committed to strengthening relationships with the African diaspora and promoting unity, identity, and shared heritage among people of African descent worldwide.
By: Jacob Aggrey
Ghana Tourism Authority is leading Ghana’s participation at ITB Berlin, which opened in Berlin with a vibrant national pavilion highlighting Ghana’s rich cultural heritage, tourism destinations and investment opportunities.
March 5 has been designated as Ghana Day, a special platform to promote Ghana’s languages, cuisine, Kente, festivals and business prospects to the global tourism community. The stand has already drawn strong interest with traditional arts and crafts displays, immersive multimedia presentations and popular Ghanaian snacks.
Seven private-sector players are exhibiting alongside government officials as part of efforts to deepen trade partnerships, expand market access, and attract investment across the hospitality, heritage tourism, ecotourism, and creative arts sectors.
Ahead of the official opening, the Ghana delegation also engaged young Ghanaian investors in Germany in collaboration with V Afrika-Verein and the Ghana Embassy, strengthening diaspora investment linkages and highlighting opportunities within the tourism value chain.
Ghana’s coordinated presence at ITB Berlin 2026 reinforces its strategy to position the country as the Gateway to Africa and a competitive destination for leisure travel and global investment.
