Let's talk about it podcast: The male body
Let's talk about it podcast: The male body
This podcast talks about common myths about the male body, specifically about the penis. Here are some common questions answered for your information.
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My name is Maria, and today we are going to talk about
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common myths about the male body, specifically about the penis.
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Here are some common questions answered for your information.
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Is there an average penis size?
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There is a wide range of normal penis sizes,
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just the same way women and girls’ bodies are each unique.
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Also, a large part of the penis is actually inside the body,
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and the part that can be seen will be different for each person.
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Does a penis change as a man gets older?
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As men age, hormonal, vascular and neural changes
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can lead to changes in men’s sexual drive and desire. However,
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there is no evidence to suggest that the erect penis physically changes, though.
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Can men get infections, too?
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Yes, men can get yeast infections and urinary tract infections, too.
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What is an erection?
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An erection is a hardening of the penis that occurs
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when the sponge-like tissue inside the penis fills up with blood.
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Although some erections are caused by sexual arousal,
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many erections seem to happen for no particular reason.
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Erections are a perfectly normal function of the male body.
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Can men get erections back to back?
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Men usually don’t get erections back to back because they need a rest.
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This is called the refractory period.
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