In which we ask two men and a medical expert all about the male appendage.
In which we ask two men and a medical expert all about the male appendage.
1 Morning wood is normal
“Please understand it’s a natural process and it’s not because we had a dream about another girl. That’s why they’re called cocks – it’s the first thing that gets up in the morning and annoys the chicks,” says Marc.
2 The average guy lasts around five minutes in bed
Every penis is different and there’s no fixed time for how long a guy can keep his erection up, but Dr Fong tells us that the average “should be around five minutes”. Several studies on sexual behaviour have also confirmed that the actual act of sex averages out at five to seven minutes. So don’t be too hard (ha!) on him for not being able to keep it up for 20 minutes.
3 When it comes to sex, it doesn’t matter if it’s circumcised or not
“For the female partner, the feeling will be the same,” says Dr Fong. So there you go – your vagina won’t be able to tell the difference between a circumcised or uncircumcised penis. It’s a different story for guys, though: “The head of the penis may be more sensitive for a few months after the operation.”
4 Yes, men do think with the wrong head
His brain won’t work as well when all that blood is rushing down there, so maybe don’t have that serious talk about that Very Important Thing right before doing the deed. “Give us some time to cool down before you hit us with the hard questions,” says Shaun.
5 You can break a boner
“It usually happens when an erected penis is forcefully bent. Care must be taken, especially when changing position,” warns Dr Fong. When it does happen, there will usually be a cracking or popping sound. Go to the ER immediately because he might need surgery.
6 Don’t be mean to his peen
“Don’t make jokes about our manhood – be it length, shape, or smell. It can be extremely emasculating for some guys, and prevent them from rising to the occasion when it matters most,” Marc tells us.
7 Size. Don’t even go there
Both Marc and Shaun pointed out that no guy likes hearing about the package of your exes past. As Marc so eloquently puts it: “It’s not the size of the boat, it’s the motion of the ocean… and whether the captain can stay in port long enough for all his seamen to disembark.”
8 There’s absolutely no way of telling the size of someone’s penis without actually seeing it
The shoe size thing is a myth.
9 Yes, men do love their blowjobs…
Admittedly, movies and porn may have had a hand in this. “Honestly, to a man, a blowjob feels more intimate than intercourse,” says Shaun.
10 ...But it’s a want, not a need “
A blowjob to a guy is like walking into Sephora for a girl. You see the bright lights and can’t help but want to step in,” says Shaun. “It’s not necessary, but it’s always a want.”
11 Surprise – premature ejaculation is more of a psychological problem
“Premature ejaculation is a learned behaviour. Men who masturbate frequently tend to have this problem as they are used to achieving orgasm quickly. It’s more psychological than pathological,” says Dr Fong. Just FYI, anything less than a minute is considered premature ejaculation.
12 Men have difficulty coming too
According to Dr Fong, it usually happens because of the inability to maintain the stimulation to reach orgasm. The reasons can be psychological (anxiety) or pathological (erectile dysfunction). If he’s taking a while to get hard, don’t take it personally. “There can be a thousand factors... He may be stressed, or maybe there are just other things on his mind at the moment,” says Shaun.
13 “I would tell you a joke about my penis….
…but it’s too long.” – Marc
“It’s not necessary, but it’s always a want… just like how girls always want to walk around in Sephora, there’s that desire for a blowjob.”
Meet this month’s guy panel:
