A GoFundMe campaign has been launched for a Berlin man who’s been sitting in the hospital for nearly two weeks with a never-ending erection.
Danny Harrop-Griffiths checked into a local hospital after a late-night hookup gone terribly, terribly wrong.
“I was partying at a club, and I took a Viagra before I went,” he tells Pink News.
While there, he says, “I met a nurse, who I went home with, who ended up injecting an erection enhancer into my c*ck. I thought, why not, what could possibly go wrong?”
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Turns out, a lot could go wrong. And it did.
Harrop-Griffiths ended up with a 10-day erection that still hasn’t completely gone down.
Two days into it, he was “screaming in pain,” so he checked himself into the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a condition called priapism, which is basically a painful, never-ending erection that can lead to permanent tissue damage to the penis.
According to the the American Urological Association, priapism is a relatively uncommon disorder but can be unpredictable and is considered a medical emergency.
Pink News reports:
Medical experts tried a number of excruciating treatments in order to try and reduce the swelling, driving needles through the side of his penis five times to try and remove blood.
Doctors also tried pushing a plastic nail down his urethra without anaesthetic, which Harrop-Griffiths says was “ten out of ten on the pain scale,” to no avail.
The desperate clinicians even resorted to emergency surgery, taking a vain from his leg to try and draw the blood away.
However, Harrop-Griffiths still has his erection after a week and a half, and remains in hospital, hooked up to a blood thinner.
“Some days I wake up and I just cry about how stupid I was, about what I’ve lost, about what’s going to happen to me,” he says. “I don’t know if I’ll ever have sex again.”
Harrop-Griffiths’ friends launched a GoFundMe page to help cover his mounting medical costs. So far, they have raised about €300 of the €5,000 goal.
“It’s uncertain whether he’ll have another natural erection ever again,” the page reads. “Doctors give him less than 50% odds.”
“He’s been waiting 11 days for blood clots to drain from his penis. It may take another 3-5 days. t’s likely that his penis is now permanently damaged.”
“I don’t know how much it’s going to cost to get my penis working how it used to be working,” Harrop-Griffiths laments. “Sex is very important to me. … I need all the help I can get.”
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offroadnutz
I don’t have a great deal of sympathy for this guy. How stupid can you be? You allow some person that you just hooked up with to inject an unknown substance into your penis, I would say that you deserve any effects that happen from this particular enterprise. Common sense would tell you that you don’t let people inject shit into your penis. You must have a terribly weak erection to have to take Viagra and then hopefully have somebody inject you with something to get you up. Maybe you should have a medical exam for erectile dysfunction.
As for a crowd funding for your stupidity, anybody that contributes to it is just as stupid as you are. Hopefully you learned something.
WashDrySpin
I will not disagree with any aspects of your post
mountainmaat
Your response is completely judgmental and shows how inexperienced you must be about sexual connection.
This man needs compassion – not judgement. He is a part of our community and a BROTHER.
djhavyk
Preach Mountain! What happened to our ability to sympathize with those around us instead of trying to put them down or judge them? He made a mistake while drunk and horny…who HASN’T done that?! The only difference is he can’t just take an STD test, full a prescription, and move on to the next trick. Yes, it was stupid…but does that mean he doesn’t deserve empathy? I don’t think so.
masterwill7
Fisrt, this guy is totally stupid for letting this guy inject something, but he doesn’t have to suffer for this the rest of his life??? Hoe barbaric are you?
Second, this gofundme page is total bullshit, in europe all medical costs are paid by health insurers, the EU isn’t the USA!!!
This 5000 dollars have no use, he will get all the help from doctors he can get for free(his monthly costs):..
BGinBigD
@mountainmaat STFU! That’s about as much compassion I can muster for you as well as the dumbass in the article.
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Heywood Jablowme
“Pink News reports: … The desperate clinicians even resorted to emergency surgery, taking a vain from his leg…”
Taking a “vain”? Shame on you, Pink News!
Kangol2
I bet you think this song is about you
Don’t you don’t you?
Jackrabbit
Is this serious?
mountainmaat
A link to the Go Fund Me would be HELPFUL REPORTING QUEERY. I’ve tried searching.
QTYMann
Just click the Pink News link near the top of this article; there’s a link to it in that article.
djhavyk
How could you not have sympathy for this guy? Yeah, sure, he made the decision to do this, but he was drinking and horny, about to hook up with a (probably) hot nurse. Us men aren’t particularly known for making our best decisions when we’re turned on OR drunk…let alone both! How many horrible mistakes are made under those conditions? Unsafe sex, driving home, doing drugs, getting married (if you’re in Vegas – heh)…to name just a few! I think we’re ALL guilty of at LEAST one of those…probably a lot more though! We hope that our mistakes don’t haunt us for the rest of our lives…but that doesn’t always happen. Ask any guy who made the mistake of hooking up with the wrong person and ended up with HIV. Do they deserve to have to live with that mistake forever?
I don’t think this guy is speaking out because he’s looking for sympathy (maybe contributions to his GoFundMe for the likely VERY expensive hospital costs) rather he’s probably trying to bring awareness to a community who historically is famous for taking risks in the name of sex and partying.
I applaud his bravery for speaking out and making himself vulnerable to attacks from judgy queens who conveniently forget that they make plenty of their own stupid decisions every weekend.
Frank
Germany has a great universal healthcare system, so the hospital stay isn’t the expense. It’s missed work, rehabilitation, and aftercare.
BGinBigD
How can I not have sympathy for this incredibly stupid individual who seems to only think with the head in his pants?? VERY EASILY!!
fhjern
Contrary to both the headline and his summary statements, the problem was not Viagra. It was the injection, which I would guess was either Caverject or Trimix (or Bimix or Quadmix). Or perhaps the combination of the two. As I understand it, injectables need to be used very carefully to determine an individual’s sensitivity to them. A doctor would recommend starting with a very low dose. If it doesn’t work, then do not try again but wait until another day and try with a slightly higher dose. I am NOT a doctor. I am repeating what a doctor told me about these injections. I thought people should be warned about misusing these injectables, rather than being made afraid of Viagra, which also does need to be used with caution. As all the ads for ED drugs say, “Seek medical help for an erection that lasts longer than 4 hours.” (not 12 hours, as he stated)
jimontp
Very good, reasonable and accurate response. 20 years ago, I had a a week long “fling” with an incredibly handsome and muscular Italian, who was an insatiable bottom, so I took viagra several times. After he flew back to his home, I noticed a swelling lump on my penis. Went to the doctor, who said it was a thrombosed vein and that I should take aspirin and warm baths. Didn’t work. Then I went to my dermatologist who was experienced with treating varicose veins. Alas, he felt the lump, said he didn’t know what it was but it needed to come out, So he shot up a local anesthesia and cut it out, stitches in my penis for a week. I’m not sure what the lesson is from this experience. I still had a couple of week long flings with the Italian.
Viagra has side effects, especially if you have “blue” vision when you’ve taken it.
My advise to the guy in Germany is to try being a bottom. A good top will hit your prostate, make your penis hard and cum without any ED drugs. LOL
Post a link to your go fund me account.
Loki
It’s no opioid crisis, but these drugs are over-prescribed and too readily available (they can be easily bought from seemingly aboveboard outlets like Hims).
I hope he is able to regain sexual function. He should also look into counseling for sex addiction (he mentions being in an open relationship with a boyfriend who he says is likely to leave him, writing/editing erotica, etc.).
tdillard093
How about this for a story you should be writing; A close friend just started a gofundme to help pay for an LGBTQ wilderness education course as part of the beginning of changing careers on wilderness education and working with LGBTQ youth. As a very accepting guy a large majority of his acquaintances on facebook come from a religious background and started unfriending him when he launched it, and it’s not picking up a lot of steam
DomitoJo
huh? what the eff does this mean or have to do with the price of tea in Pakistan?
dino3551
Do I have compassion for him? No. Nothing to do with being gay. He did something really stupid, and was thinking with his head between his legs and not with the head on his shoulders.
And now he wants others to help pay for his stupidity? Ha! Sorry, you play, you pay.
Evji108
Of course you’ve never made any mistakes or poor judgement in your life, being the perfect heartless person that you are, so you will never need help or human sympathy.
PLAYS WELL WITH OTHERS
His condition is very hard to treat…..
DomitoJo
lol girl stop!!
lgwolf
Caverjact Injections are used often & rarely have negative side effects. Probably not too smart to do with Viagra but this is very unusual. You would think a good blow job and orgasm would help.
calpoidog
Why does he need a GoFundMe page? Isn’t healthcare free in Germany?
DomitoJo
as someone else mentioned…
Germany has a great universal healthcare system, so the hospital stay isn’t the expense. It’s missed work, rehabilitation, and aftercare
Jackrabbit
Is this guy gay?
witchboybrian
Yes, there’s a two minute interview with him above where he says he’s gay.
dhm
THIS IS CROCK OF SH*T….
EXCUSE ME, GERMANY IS A MEMBER OF THE E.U. and ALL E.U. member states have SOCIAL MEDICINE – hospital costs and medicines are COVERED BY THE INSURANCE…
the ONLY way this guy could be mounting up a bill us IF he checked himself into a PRIVATE HOSPITAL – and if that is the case, his private insurance is paying the majority of the bill.
THIS GUY IS LOOKING FOR $$$$$$$$.
greetings from Vienna, AUSTRIA (
EU MEMBER)
Loki
Are you covered by the German NHS if you’re a foreigner? He seems to have a British/Aussie accent.
DomitoJo
as someone else mentioned
Germany has a great universal healthcare system, so the hospital stay isn’t the expense. It’s missed work, rehabilitation, and aftercare
This is further explained on the GoFundMe page.
Bryguyf69
Loki – Europeans learn British English so they all have British accent combined with the accent of their native country. His name (danny harrop-griffiths), however, does suggest some Anglo heritage.
maxlovesrio
I found the gofundme page, not that I am trying to promote it. I don’t think a link would work here in the comments, but you can go there and search for the word helpdannygetwell
As they say, Play stupid games, win stupid prizes, but I do feel sorry for the poor guy.
dhm
Hi Loki
YES foreigners are also accxepted in this medical scheme – either it’s taken out of your monthly salary or if you are self.-employed, a percentage of your monthly income is taken ( trust me, it is an extremely efficient system)
For the REST OF YOU who state that this guy is seeking money for ‘rehabilitation and post health care’ are not aware that the medical system PAYS FOR THESE ! ALSO, here in Europe EVERY workling person has PAID sick leave IF IT IS CERTIFIED –
It’s your money , but hey if you believe this guy, then I am selling OCEANFRONT PROPERTY IN ARIZONA and CHEAP ……… ( so, don’t be fooled by players) it was the same with Valerie Harper – sadly she does cancer and her husband PUT UP A ‘GO FUND ME’ for her FOR HER medical costs ( people are not aware that her husband, Tony Cacciotti, a producer/actor has amassed over 27 MILLION DOLLARS and Valerie Harper is reported to have 1 MILLION DOLLARS – and you know what ? From unsuspecting fans, he gathered over $66,000 ….. but like I said, it’s your money, if you’re gullible, send it……. after all, ‘you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink’
DomitoJo
Why do you care? All this energy on negativity. Let it go and go drink some iced coffee. Or whatever.
Toofie
Too bad for the guy. But he was beyond stupid.
lovethyneighbor
Wow! My initial reaction was “how stupid?” — I don’t mean in terms of taking Viagra, but to let someone, who you just met, to inject something into your penis. As far as the 10-day erection, I can only say ouch!
Those of us, who have suffered from ED for some time can understand the desire to feel “whole” again as a man. This is about feeling like you are able to satisfy other people because, in general, the gay community can be completely apathetic to the plight of those that suffer from ED. In fact, in the younger generations, I have read comments, on gay dating sites, such as if you can’t get it hard, don’t waste my time or no old trolls. The reality is that we all become old trolls.
My doctor recommended “Trimix” for me and after using it a few times, I decided no more. The erection was great for about the first hour or so, but then it begins hurting. I cannot imagine the insurmountable pain associated with one lasting for 10 days. In my case, a bag of frozen peas to the private parts cured the temporary situation.
I can’t judge this guy because I know people do things out of desperation. There is nothing worse than feeling like you are less when you can no longer enjoy intimacy with another person. I hope, in this guy’s case, he can recover from this trauma to his penis. As far as paying for his medical bills, I would donate if I were employed at this time because I can only imagine the extent of the pain he has suffered.
PugsBuddy
I volunteer to help him. Once he sees me nekkid I guarantee his dick’ll go down.
ricdardc1
wait for it….wait for it…. ” EASY CUM, ..EASY GO “
LthrboyGeorge
haha – Soon as I saw this ‘news’, I thought : He’s just provided the punchline for about 1,000 jokes that need to be written …..
barboe123
I kinda do have sympathy, no matter where he lives for health care. As an ongoing for life recovering alcoholic, I most likely would have done the Viagra plus the injection, if lots of alcohol was involved , especially in a blackout state.
Seth
Beyond pointing and laughing, I’ve got nothing for him.
whitakerk861
The healthcare system in Germany is funded by statutory contributions ensuring free healthcare for all. You can also take out private health insurance (Private Krankenversicherung or PKV) to replace or top up GKV cover. Short story even shorter. Don’t fund this idiot. Look at the photos. Flowers, bottled water, and coffee. Did they try a dildo up his hole?
Brian
Ice doesn’t work?
Anyway, I get the feeling this is a career pivot in some way. He’s a sex writer, and maybe he’s looking for a story to sell. Most people would keep the secret that they take injectable drugs from strangers, but some people really want fame.
bambamboom777
I did a little research and found on his LinkdIn he is a digital editor at Boner Magazine, a German publication. Not judging him, but I found that to be quite ironic. And he’s written for quite a few gay publications. Doesn’t necessarily mean anything though. It would make sense for a sex blogger to write about their sex experiences, good or bad. That’s just what they do. Take Carrie on Sex and the City, for example. She’d certainly cash in on something like this (if she had a penis :)) Another blog also said he was a Welsh singer, but I haven’t found anything to confirm that. But he’s definitely a British national. Now why I have wasted so much time thinking about this article is the thing that bothers me more than anything else.
bambamboom777
Moral of the story is don’t let a stranger you just met stick a needle in you and inject something into your bloodstream. Doubly so when they want to inject something into your penis. I’m hardly a prude, but if you can’t drink it, swallow it, snort it, plug it or smoke it, then you really probably should stay away from it. IV drug use causes more problems and more severe problems than any other route of administration. And with potentially addictive substances, it is far more likely to lead to addiction and spread infections.
Also, Viagra works best when you take it around 30 minutes before sexual activity. Just popping one before you go out is not the best way to do it as it becomes less effective with each hour and doesn’t do much at all after 3.5 – 5 hours after taking it. Excessive alcohol consumption weakens the effects as well and can increase side effects. And poppers should never be used with Viagra as the combination could cause a severe drop in blood pressure, stroke, heart attack or even death.
I hate to sound preachy and I know this is just common knowledge for a lot of people, but some apparently never got the memo or need to be reminded. I’ve seen too many good guys die over the years. I don’t know why so many gay men are so self-destructive. That’s a whole other topic, but we need to take better care of ourselves and each other. The world needs more gay people, not less.
Fluffer62
What country is this? Yes, 5000 is a bit of money, but that is really cheap compared to the USA.
I am sorry for the guy, but… the “nurse” (did he see a degree? Is he getting a family discount at the hospital?) could have injected him with silicone, for gawds sake!!
So ‘erection guy’ was drunk, high and the V had worn off.
Has his “DATE” been charged with a crime? Why, did this guy wait so long to go to hospital? Is he from Texas or Florida?
pbrownatl
I agree with mountainmaat. This man is one of us. He made a very bad decision. One he is now and will forever pay for. He doesn’t “deserve” what is happening to him. Take a breath, give the guy a break instead of being judgmental.