Myths And Facts About Penises

Whatever you like to call it (it sure has a lot of nicknames!), you can’t deny the penis is an interesting body part. And if you don’t own one yourself, the curiosity runs deeper. So we thought we’d indulge your intrigue and explore some common myths and impressive facts about the male organ.

MYTH: Shoe size indicates penis size

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In 2002, this assumption was laid to rest when two London-based doctors set to work measuring over 104 erect penises and found no statistically significant correlation to shoe size. However, the jury is still out on the ring finger debate.

FACT: Cigarettes can stunt the size

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According to stopsmoking.net, it’s not just the elasticity of the blood vessels in your heart and lungs that can get damaged by smoking. Now, experts believe the habit can do the same thing to the blood vessels in your penis. This doesn’t mean the penis itself shrinks in size, but it can affect the time span of erections, because the blood vessels can’t stretch out to their full potential.

MYTH: Bigger is better

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Numerous studies have confirmed that when it comes to length, women aren’t too fussed, nor do they believe a longer penis offers more pleasure. If anything, they prefer substantial width over length. Along with other things like personal hygiene, kissing and physical attraction, of course.

FACT: The blue whale isn’t just the largest mammal…

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The species is also the proud owner of the largest animal penis, generally measuring around 2-3 metres long with a girth of 25-30 inches. Its testicles weigh between 45-70 kilograms and can ejaculate over 16 litres.

FACT: A healthy male averages 11 erections per day

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You’ve probably just looked down to see if your husband/boyfriend/co-worker has one right this second, but you can relax because at least nine of them happen while asleep. After ejaculation, it can take anywhere from two minutes to two weeks to achieve another erection.

MYTH: A man can only think with his brain or penis

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Although it sometimes may not seem like it, men can think perfectly fine when they have an erection. Yes, erections are indeed caused by blood flow to the penis, but they don’t steal the blood from the brain. The body has more than enough blood to support the operation of every organ during physical arousal.

FACT: Australia’s Walibri tribesmen say hello by shaking one another’s penises

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And we thought not knowing whether to go in for a kiss on the cheek or a handshake was awkward...

MYTH: The penis is a muscle

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Sorry boys, you can’t use weights to bulk it up. The penis is actually a collection of spongy tissues and the only thing that makes it bigger is blood flow. However, there IS such a thing as male kegels, which involves repetitive squeezing, as though you're holding back and then releasing urine. The exercise can help with premature ejaculation and may even intensify orgasms.

FACT: Only 6 per cent of men need extra-large condoms

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According to condom manufacturers, at least. That’s not to say that a larger percent of males don’t purchase them, but that’s just wishful thinking.

Did any of these penis facts surprise you? Have you heard any other myths?

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Love bug 3 Jul 2020 9:28 PM

wow smokers will be so disappointed to here this hahaha....

Miramarmari 18 Feb 2020 8:32 PM

11 is that all, I thought more than that. LOL

Shop A Everyday 29 Jan 2020 1:32 AM

A fun article, light hearted and interesting

Rose_P 12 Sep 2019 11:32 AM

OMG I’m soooooo glad that I’m a girl.......

Miss19 1 Jun 2019 1:36 AM

11 per day, seriously?!

ray_jay 6 Jan 2018 12:17 AM

so the "condoms dont fit me " excuse isnt really on then hahhahhahahaha..... 6% only in the world mate...hahahhahah

Rpear 28 Sep 2017 3:12 PM

So glad to be a girl!!!! Hahahah

energybuild 13 Sep 2017 12:42 AM

11...MMMM being short changed

BeautifulJusty 10 Jul 2017 6:20 PM

A fun read. When a man is aroused...

jodieleigh 15 Jun 2017 11:24 AM

If getting an erection stopped the brain getting blood, we'd have a lot of men dropping dead every time they got a stiffie :P

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onlyoni 10 Jun 2017 7:58 PM

Some fun and interesting facts. Love the Walibri tribesmen greeting.

yasminh 24 Apr 2017 11:53 PM

Haha fun article

AP1992 24 Apr 2017 8:40 PM

hahah I just learnt some facts

Tanya013 7 Apr 2017 4:13 AM

Interesting & Funny article but I have say I think most women would agree to some degree that size doe's matter. My husbands manhood is absolutely gorgeous & yes size doe's matter is all I have say & I think most women would agree to some point that size doe's matter. Rather deal with too much than not enough! I want to feel fulfilled & satisfied, & fortunately for me I don't have to worry about such things though, because my hubby is very well endowed & above avg. in that dept. of being slightly over 23 cm's (9 in.) & I just love that beautiful & sexy smooth (waxed) manhood of his, which makes me very happy! I consider myself to be a very lucky girl to have him as my hubby! He know's how to take very good care of me make my smooth kitty purrrr! Simply Luving every inch of him! ;-) Just a happy couple of smoothies!

Belindarella 28 Nov 2016 1:59 PM

Is it bad that my boyfriend & I read this together laughing?! Awesome article.

Shop A Everyday 29 Aug 2016 12:12 AM

A very interesting read

Shop A Everyday 31 Jul 2016 1:37 PM

It is interesting to read about mens and women's bodies

sunjeanie 27 Jul 2016 6:29 PM

Wasn't expecting an article like this from BH today! lol. Thanks for these myths and facts BH

josella432 26 Jul 2016 10:02 PM

Imagine being part of the Walibri tribe and having social anxiety :s

Trish_D 21 Feb 2017 5:35 PM

Love your comment, josella!!!

Dazza the wombat 26 Jul 2016 8:24 PM

How do the Walibri tribes women greet each other - by honking each others boobs?

Sootyhere 22 Jun 2018 10:01 AM

ha ha I don't think I want to know.

fortune favours the beautiful 26 Jul 2016 3:05 PM

Interesting.

lou1 26 Jul 2016 1:12 PM

Ummmm yes some very interesting penis facts !!!

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