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Male Sexual Anatomy II

Controversy Surrounding Circumcision

Medical Advantages
=Less risk of UTIs among circumcised infant males
=Lower risk penile cancer for circumcised males
=Lower risk of HIV among circumcised males
=AAP's (1999): Neutrality vs. mild opposition

Size and Capabilities
=3 to 5 inches flaccid on average
=5 to 7 inches on average when erect
=How does the penis become erect?

Erection!!!
The engorgement of blood into the penis whereby there is more blood flowing in than is flowing out.

Erectile Failure
=Fatigue
=Illness
=Lack of sexual interest or attraction
=Refractory period: Period of time that has to pass before a male can obtain another erection.
=Aging
=Alcohol: Slows down blood flow.

Penis Size
=Unrelated to intensity of orgasm.
=Penis size valued in many cultures past and present.

Penis Problems
=Infections
=Priapism
=Peyronies

Priapism
=The occurrence of any persistent and usually painful erection 
for more than four hours duration in the absence of sexual stimulation.
=Glans is soft, not swollen.
=Majority of cases occur during the ages 5 to 10 and 30 to 50.

Causes of Priapism
=Leukemia
=Sickle-cell anemia
=Some anti-psychotic medicines
=Some anti-depression medicines
=Unknown
=Seek immediate medical attention.

Peyronies Disease
=Extreme curvature of the penis
=A hard lump of scar tissue, or plaque, forms on the penis
=Plaques develops in the chambers containing erectile tissue

Care and maintenance of the penis
=Fractures; Be careful during re-entry
=Avoid contraptions and devices
=You only get one.