Untreated, priapism can lead to tissue damage and even impotence.
An ointment that promotes the production of nitric oxide might alleviate impotence; one that inhibits production could relieve priapism, prolonged erections unrelated to desire.
Sir: Updike made a talented try at marrying priapism to poetry by using hard-breathing language as the preacher.
Jimmy McMillan Talks Dirty In a very NSFW, somewhat manic sit-down with the "Ménage à Trois Radio" podcast , the "Rent Is Too Damn High" guy and permanent fake-ish candidate for something or other speaks candidly about his days as a stripper, his battle with a priapism (permanent erection), and Anthony Weiner.
June 21, 2013 - New York Magazine