Sizzling Summer: The Myth of the Expanding Manhood
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Summertime Penis Phenomenon: Unraveling the Mystery - Summer's enigma revealed: Understanding the Penis Phenomenon
The world's largest unofficial erect penis measures approximately 34 centimeters. Owned by New Yorker, Jonah Falcon, it's yet to earn a spot in the Guinness Book of Records. In contrast, the average penis size reaches about 13.12 centimeters. Women seem unfazed by these numbers, as surveys consistently indicate. Men, though, tend to be keen on the size of their package. However, a sudden size increase in the hot weather is a topic of interest among men.
In 2018, journalist Tracy Moore coined the term "Summer Phallus Phenomenon" for this supposed fluctuation in penis size, citing heat as the culprit. According to her, it isn't achievable through weightlifting or specific foods, but a temporary enlargement influenced by heat. But is this simply a myth, or does it hold some truth?
Urologist's Take on the Summer Phallus Phenomenon: "It doesn't boost your sexual prowess"
Dr. Axel Merseburger, the director of the Clinic for Urology at the University Hospital of Lübeck and spokesperson for the German Society for Urology, provided his insights on this unique phenomenon. He acknowledged its existence, but he rarely encounters patients presenting with it, as it's not considered a disease.
"In the heat, many things expand, even iPhones, although the expansion is only in micrometers, making it imperceptible to the eye," Dr. Merseburger explains. "The penis swells due to heat, allowing an increase in blood flow, including to the corpus spongiosum."
So, it's not that the penis grows in the summer, but it becomes swollen, not reaching an impressive size or a permanent one either. "It's almost as if the penis is on the verge of an erection, making it appear larger," says Merseburger. Unfortunately, that doesn't result in a longer penis when erect. The summer phallus phenomenon impacts only the flaccid penis and doesn't contribute to better performance in bed. "It doesn't make you more potent, but it doesn't harm you either," Dr. Merseburger concludes.
About the Expert
Prof. Dr. Axel Merseburger is the director of the Clinic for Urology at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein.
The Counterpart: The "Retracted" Winter Phallus
The opposite of the summer phallus phenomenon? Cold temperatures trigger vasoconstriction (reduced blood flow), causing the penis to appear smaller. "You can experience the summer-winter effects rapidly in a sauna," the urologist notes.
Sources: BJU, MEL Magazine
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Women, interested in various aspects of health-and-wellness and sexual-health, may find the "Summer Phallus Phenomenon" intriguing, as it refers to a supposed temporary increase in penis size due to heat. On the other hand, mental-health professionals might delve into discussions about the implications for men's self-perception and the societal expectations around penis size. Men, however, should understand that while their penises might appear larger in the summer due to swelling, this doesn't equate to a longer penis when erect or an improvement in sexual performance. It's merely a phenomenon, neither harmful nor beneficial in terms of sexual prowess.
