What Are the Risk Factors for Penile Fracture?

Is It Possible To Fracture Your Penis? Yes. Although rare, a penis fracture can occur when there is trauma to an erect penis. A penis fracture differs from other fractures in the body because the penis has no bones. During an erection, the penis is engorged with blood that fills two cylinders (corpora cavernosa). If […]

Men Should Know About Complications of Penis Enlargement Surgery

Penis enlargement surgery can have serious complications, and men should be aware of them before undergoing any procedure, according to a recent Journal of Sexual Medicine study. Penis enlargement surgery aims to increase length and/or girth, often because the man is not satisfied with the size of his penis. Augmentation may involve injections of silicone, […]

What Is Peyronie’s Disease?

Peyronie’s is a disease where scar tissue in your penis causes it to bend, curve or lose length or girth. You may be able to feel the scar tissue (plaque) through the skin or you may have pain in a specific part of your penis as the scar tissue forms. During an erection, your penis […]

What Is Penile Ultrasound and Doppler?

An ultrasound is an imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the inside of your body. A penile ultrasound is done to look at the blood flow into and out of your penis. If you have penile curvature (a curve in your penis), it can also be used to measure the curvature. […]

Is it normal to have a veiny penis?

The size of your veins has no impact on your ability to get or maintain an erection. Vein size doesn’t affect the strength or volume of your ejaculation, either. Some conditions that impede blood flow, such as blood clots, can affect vein size.