Sizzling Summer Tally: Bigger Manhood or Simply an Illusion?
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Unveiling the Summer Erection Mystery: An Exploration of Seasonal Physiological Changes - The summer penis conundrum: uncovering the underlying cause
Jonah Falcon, a New Yorker, claims his impressive 34-centimeter manhood to be the world's largest, unofficially. Falcon hasn't made it to the Guinness World Records. The average penis measures approximately 13.12 centimeters. Women usually aren't preoccupied with these measurements, as polls usually demonstrate. Men, however, tend to be excessively aware of their "equipment's" size. During the dog days of summer, when one's manhood suddenly seems to inflate, it's hard to miss. Numerous men have reported observing this rather eccentric phenomenon.
Back in 2018, journalist Tracy Moore popularized the term "summer penis phenomenon" in the since-shuttered "MEL Magazine." As she explains, the summer penis is a mysterious, seasonal occurrence that grows and shrinks with the seasons. "A dumbbell cannot enlarge it, no food can fill it," Moore claims. It's a temporary increase in penile size due to heat, making the penis significantly more prominent during the summer months when it typically "retracts." Is this just a popular myth or does this temperature-driven fluctuation actually exist?
Medical Expert Weighs In: "It Doesn't Boost Your Potency"
When we contacted urologist Axel Merseburger, director of the clinic for urology at the University Hospital of Lübeck and representative of the German Society of Urology, he confirmed the existence of the summer penis phenomenon. However, it's a rarity for his patients to consult about it since it's not recognized as a medical condition. "In hot temperatures, many things expand. For example, even an iPhone expands, but by mere micrometers, so it's imperceptible to the naked eye," he clarifies. "In the case of the penis, the blood vessels expand due to heat, allowing more blood to flow - including to the corpus spongiosum."
Therefore, during the summer, the manhood swollen rather than growing to record-breaking sizes, and the enhancement is temporary. As Merseburger explains, "The penis appears larger due to the increased blood flow, much like the beginning stages of an erection." Consequently, men experiencing the summer penis phenomenon won't end up with a longer penis. An erect penis of the same size can be observed in the winter. This summer penis leaves a temporary impact only on the flaccid penis. Furthermore, Merseburger emphasizes that greater size doesn't turn a man into a better lover: "It doesn't make you more potent, but it doesn't hinder you either."
Get to Know the Expert
Prof. Dr. Axel Merseburger is the esteemed director of the clinic for urology at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein.
Winter's Counterpart: "Retracted" Winter Manhood
The antithesis of the summer penis phenomenon? Cold weather leads to contracted blood vessels and the corpus spongiosum, creating the impression of a smaller member. "You're familiar with the sensation from a sauna," Merseburger clarifies. "If you plunge into freezing water after a sauna session, you experience the summer-to-winter effects in rapid succession."
Sources: BJU, MEL Magazine
- Penis
- Men
- Women
Women may not have the same preoccupation with size changes in men's health as men often do, but it's essential to recognize the importance of health-and-wellness, including sexual-health specific to men's health (mens-health). For instance, the summer penis phenomenon is a situation where men might notice temporary changes in their penile size during warmer months. However, it's crucial to understand that this enhancement is temporary and cannot increase potency, as emphasized by medical experts like Prof. Dr. Axel Merseburger. Meanwhile, winter weather can make the manhood appear smaller due to contracted blood vessels, a situation commonly experienced after a sauna.
