The penile frenulum is a small piece of skin that connects the tip of the penis to its base. It's located just below the glans (head) of the penis and can be stretched or torn during sex. Injuries to...
The Penis Contains Two Corpora Cavernosa and One Corpus Spongiosum: Key to Erection
Erections are a natural part of male sexual function, but they don't happen by magic. In fact, there is an...
Peyronie's Disease: Understanding the Curvature of the Penis
The human body is an intricate machine that needs constant care and attention. One of the most important organs in maintaining healthy...
The Penile Glans Is Covered by a Thin Mucous Membrane
The foreskin is a double-layered fold of skin that covers the head of the penis and extends down the shaft. It protects and lubricates the...
The penile frenulum is a small fold of tissue located at the base of the foreskin that attaches it to the glans (head) of an uncircumcised man's penis. This area is very sensitive and delicate,...
Penis curvature is normal when it occurs in conjunction with an erection but may be problematic when it happens without one. This blog explains how this condition develops and discusses its...
The penile shaft is a cylindrical organ located at the base of the male reproductive system. It consists of three chambers known as corpora cavernosa that contain spongy muscle tissue and elastic...
The foreskin is a thin layer of skin that covers the tip of the penis in some mammals, including humans. During normal developmental stages, the foreskin does not completely cover the glans (head) of...
The penile frenulum is a small fold of skin underneath the glans penis, which connects it to the foreskin. It is also known as the frenulum breve. When the frenulum becomes stretched too much during...
The Penis Does Not Contain Muscles; Erections Result From Vascular Changes
An erection occurs when blood flows into the spongy tissue inside the penis, making it swell and become firm. This...