You may be familiar with the penis— it looks, how it works, and so on. The penis is not just another body part for copulation and urination. There are many things you should know about the penis. For example, did you know that the penis can break? I believe that having this knowledge of the penis will give you a broader perception of male orgasms and sexual health. Read on to discover eight mind-blowing facts you probably did not know about the penis.
1. There are two types of penises in terms of erection: the grower and the shower.
The differences between the shower and the grower have to do with the degree of growth during erection. First of all, all penises increase in size when erect. The grower penis looks small when flaccid or unaroused but grows big and long when erect. And the shower is already huge, so there’s little difference when it gets erect.
How to tell if you are a grower or a shower?
To determine your status, measure the initial (before erection) height of your penis. The average length of a flaccid penis is 3.6 inches. Now, measure your erect penis. The average length of an erect penis is 5.2 inches. If your penis grows more than 1.5 inches during erection, you are a grower, not a shower vice versa. Most men have a grower penis.
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The penis usually stops growing at age 21.
Research studies have proven that once you cease puberty, your penis is not likely to grow any longer or bigger. For boys, puberty lasts between 14-18. Some males may still show signs of puberty in their early 20s: these are called the ‘late bloomers’ Also, no proven pill, cream, or drug can increase or enlarge the penis. Beware of scammers who claim that they have the miracle growth solution for your penis. Often, these penis-enlargement products are harmful and detrimental to health.
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Some men are born with two penises.
We call this condition diphallia. Diphallia is a rare genetic disorder from birth.
- If you don’t regularly use the penis, you can lose it.
Just like the clitoris, not having regular erections can cause the penis to shrink and lose its function. Other factors like aging, obesity and prostate surgery can also put you at risk of penis shrinkage and loss of penis function. The secret here is that, just like any exercise, you should not hesitate to put your penis to use often. Frequent erection and ejaculation will help keep the muscles strong and healthy.
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Men have about 3-5 erections during sleep and an average of 11 erections during the day.
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Smoking can reduce penis size.
Cigarette smoking negatively impacts all aspects of your life, and your sex life is no different. Long-term tobacco use inhibits blood flow, thus preventing the penis from stretching, which can reduce the penis length. It can also decrease your sex drive and the quality of your sperm or make you infertile altogether.
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There’s no correlation between a man’s shoe size and his penis size.
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The penis is two times longer than what you can see.
Half the entire length of the penis is in the body. The other half is what you see.
