From a man whose penis fell off after he injected cocaine into it to the world’s largest one, check out 10 weird and interesting facts about the Penis that will Blow your mind.
Memorialized in monuments, Grecian statues and bathroom graffiti everywhere, the penis may be the most famous and well-studied human organ on the planet. But despite its outsized profile in the popular imagination, the male member still has a few secrets left to reveal. From penis spines to the ideal size and even penis shame
For all the attention they direct below the belt, most men actually know very little about their penises. Here’s the knowledge you need to keep yours healthy, strong, and ready for action—for life.
10FACT No 10
One in 5-6 million men is born with 2 penises – both can be fully functional but this is rare. One In 30 million is with no penis, often undergoing gender reassignment surgery soon after birth.
09FACT No 9
The aboriginal unambal tribe slice the penis lengthways during initiation ceremonies. It is then flattened against a rock they believe this makes it “lighter and more beautiful”.
08FACT No 8
American Johan Falcon has the world´s biggest penis, measuring 13.5 inches when erect. He was stopped by airport officials who believed he was hiding a bomb down his pants.
07FACT No 7
A men´s penis fell off after he injected it with drugs in a bid to heighten sexual pleasure. Leading to severe blood clots and gangrene, he also lost both and 9 fingers.
06FACT No 6
Semen ejects from the body at 28 mph. The record for the furthest ejaculation is 18 feet. It contains 3 natural anti-depressants and cortisol, which triggers feelings of warmth and care.
05FACT No 5
Koro syndrome is the constant fear that the genitals will retract or the penis will shrink. In 1967 a mass panic in Singapore saw 469 people in one month seek treatment for the phantom illness.
04FACT No 4
It is possible for a penis to break if it violently twisted while erect. 1/3 of cases occur during sex when a partner is on the top and the penis is violently bent after slipping out.
03FACT No 3
Sexual inactivity can lead to a reduction in penis size due to the deprivation of oxygen rich blood. The lack of the blood causes tissue to build up, preventing the penis from fully expanding.
02FACT No 2
A 13-year-old was tried in court as an adult because his penis was the size of a 16-year-old´s. After medical examination doctors insisted his large genitals were those of an adult, despite documentation proving otherwise.
01FACT No 1
In 1993 Lorena Bobbitt cut off her husband´s penis while he slept. It was surgically reattached and he went on to star in p..n films John Bobbitt: Uncut and Franken-penis.