A Sound of Relief or a Sound of Panic: A Case Report on Female Urethral Sounding.

Medical urethral sounding is a common practice used to dilate the urethra. However, recreational practice comes with additional risks and perceived social stigma. This article describes a case of a middle-aged female patient inserting a 12-cm sounding device into her urethra during sexual intercourse with her partner that became lodged in her bladder.