Penis myths, debunked
There's a lot of misinformation about penises, so we want to set the record straight on a few things.
Penises are more talked about in popular media than vulvas, but that doesn't mean the messages we are receiving about them are accurate or even harmless. There's a lot of misconceptions about penises that really don't serve anyone. So we want to bust some myths.
Myth: Size over everything.
Fact: Many people seek sexual partners with a certain criteria in mind, a large penis being one of them. It’s commonly believed that the length of a penis is key to reaching orgasms. The truth is, the length of the vaginal canal is only about 3-4 inches. Additionally, only 18.4% of people with vaginas experience vaginal orgasms, while 81.6% need clitoral stimulation in order to reach orgasm. So, while penis length is desired by some, it’s not necessary to experience feel-good orgasms.
Myth: A lack of an erection equals a lack of attraction.
Fact: For those who think that someone not being able to maintain an erection means they’re not attracted to you, know that that’s usually not the case. There are plenty of other reasons that impact an individual to lose an erection during sex. For example, lack of blood flow is often the main culprit. This is very common and is nothing to be ashamed about.
To help maintain erection, try incorporating a pleasure oil, like Desire Sensual Pleasure Oil, before and during your intimate moments. The botanical aphrodisiacs, like nutmeg, cinnamon and evening primrose, will naturally bring blood flow to your genitals and strengthen an erection and other pleasurable sensations.
Myth: Uncircumcised penises are more sensitive than circumcised ones.
Fact: Medical research indicates that when foreskin is removed during circumcision, certain erogenous glands are removed as well, which impacts a penis’ level of sensitivity. However, many of these instances have been self-reported and are based solely on self-assessment.
That being said, this is a friendly reminder that every penis is different and will experience changes and different levels of sensitivity over time. It’s important to stay in tune with your body, make time to masturbate and learn what sensations your body enjoys.
Myth: The penis is the only pleasure zone.
Fact: People with penises have multiple pleasure zones that oftentimes go unexplored. For example, the anus is a common pleasure zone that can be stimulated both internally and externally. Through the anus, you’ll be able to find the P-spot, or the prostate. Similar to the G-spot, the prostate contains nerve endings and glands that release fluids when the body reaches arousal or orgasm.
If you’re interested in exploring more pleasure zones with your partner, schedule one night out of the week and dedicate time to create a yes, no, maybe list where you list body parts or areas that you are open to exploring.