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- Dictionarydick/dɪk/
noun
- 1. a man's penis.
- 2. anything at all: North American "you don't know dick about this—you haven't a clue!"
verb
- 1. waste time; mess around. informal
- 2. (of a man) have sex with.
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In human anatomy, the penis (/ ˈpiːnɪs /; pl.: penises or penes; from the Latin pēnis, initially "tail" [1]) is an external sex organ (intromittent organ) through which males urinate and ejaculate. The main parts are the root, body, the epithelium of the penis including the shaft skin, and the foreskin covering the glans.
- Use It or Lose It. You need to have erections regularly to keep your penis in shape. "It has to be essentially exercised," says Tobias Kohler, MD, assistant professor of urology at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine.
- Your Penis May Be a 'Grower' or a 'Show-er' Among men, there is no consistent relationship between the size of the flaccid penis and its full erect length.
- The Pleasure Zone. Many men consider the underside of the glans (head) of the penis and the underside of the shaft to be most sensitive to sexual pleasure.
- Sensitivity Declines With Age. Studies show that the penis steadily loses sensitivity as men age though it's hard to say exactly by how much. That's because different researchers have used different ways to stimulate the penis and measure sensitivity.
- Overview
- What is a penis?
- What’s the typical shape, size, and other characteristics?
- Things to know
- The bottom line
Penises come in a wide variety of different shapes, sizes, and styles, and you can have sex that satisfies you and your partner no matter how you’re hung. Trying out plenty of positions can help you find the ones that hit just the right spot.
Penises are as unique as the people they hang from, and they’re all good. More than good, really.
There’s no such thing as a bad shape or size — just bad information on how to use it.
Let’s talk about what makes all penises awesome, how to love the one you’ve got, and how to make the most of it if you have sex.
The penis is an organ (no, not a muscle) that’s made primarily of spongey tissue. This spongey tissue fills with blood to cause an erection, so you can have penetrative solo or partnered sex.
It looks pretty straightforward, but a penis is actually quite complex, thankyouverymuch. It consists of the glans (head), corpus (shaft), and prepuce (foreskin). It’s also home to the urethra — the thin tube through which urine and semen exits the body.
Curved upward
Like a banana, this penis curves slightly upward, at least when it’s erect. Orgasms aren’t the be-all and end-all of partnered sex, but having the upward curve provides an advantage by making it easier to stimulate the G-spot, A-spot, and prostate. Pro tip: You can keep it simple with any variation of the missionary position and still rock their world thanks to that curve. That goes for penis-in-vagina (P-in-V) and anal sex.
Curved downward
The curved downward penis is just as it sounds: a penis that, when hard, has a slight downward curve. Think: A banana turned upside down. Like your upward counterpart, your curve also gives you an edge when it comes to reaching the hot spots that run along the front wall of the vagina or rectum. The key to making the most of the curve is flipping your partner(s) around to get you closer to those pleasure spots. Pro tip: Turn that frown upside down with rear-entry positions.
C-shaped
This type of penis has a noticeable curve to the right. If you or a partner is rockin’ a curve, a willingness to experiment with different angles will help you find what works for everyone. Positions that allow you to work the curve toward the front wall of the vagina or rectum give you the same hot-spot advantage as those with banana shapes. Pro tip: Try the T-bone. This position begins with the penetrating partner on their side with their curve pointed toward the sky. The receiving partner lies on their back in a T angle and drapes their legs over their partner’s hip, ready for P-in-V or anal.
Boners help keep your penis healthy
Boners happen by way of blood flow and that blood carries oxygen to you penis that helps keep it in shape. If you’re able to get erections, by all means do. Masturbate, have sex with a partner, or do anything else that gets you hard — whether you climax or not. Sex dreams and morning wood count.
Keeping your body and mind healthy matters, too
Your physical and mental health can impact your penis health, so staying on top of both is important if you want to keep your penis functioning at its best. The same healthy lifestyle habits that reduce your risk of chronic diseases can also help your penis, including: •eating a balanced diet •getting regular movement •getting enough sleep •keeping your stress levels down •limiting or avoiding smoking
Be safe, for penis sake!
If you have partnered sex, use a barrier and get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) as often as is recommended. Your partner(s) should (ideally) do the same. If you plan to have sex without a condom, know the risks and have a candid conversation with your partner(s) about status and expectations. Learning about preventative medications is also a good idea.
No two penises are alike and no one type is better than another, so try to focus on the pleasure it’s capable of instead of its appearance.
Adrienne Santos-Longhurst is a freelance writer and author who has written extensively on all things health and lifestyle for more than a decade. When she’s not holed-up in her writing shed researching an article or off interviewing health professionals, she can be found frolicking around her beach town with husband and dogs in tow or splashing about the lake trying to master the stand-up paddle board.
- Adrienne Santos-Longhurst
Diagram showing how to measure the length and circumference of an erect human penis. Human penis size varies on a number of measures, including length and circumference when flaccid and erect. Besides the natural variability of human penises in general, there are factors that lead to minor variations in a particular male, such as the level of ...
May 17, 2024 · Also known as impotence, erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to have or maintain an erection adequate for sex. If you have a penis, you are bound to experience ED at one time or another...
a rude word for a person, especially a man, who is considered to be stupid or unpleasant: That guy is such a dick. US old-fashioned informal. a detective (= someone whose job is to discover facts about a crime): a private dick. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Detection & solving crimes. all-points bulletin. ankle bracelet. ankle tag.
Dick is a common English slang word for the human penis. [1] It is also used by extension for a variety of slang purposes, generally considered vulgar, including as a verb to describe sexual activity and as a pejorative term for individuals who are considered to be rude, abrasive, inconsiderate, or otherwise contemptible. [1] In this context ...
