Small Member Fear: Unnecessary Worries about Shrinkage
by John Dugan OwnerAs
any man who has taken a dip in an icy cold lake can attest, there is such a
thing as male organ shrinkage. But, aside from some “normal” shrinkage which
may or may not come with age – the jury is still out on its prevalence –
manhood shrinkage is typically short term, as in the case of swimming in icy
cold water. Although having a small member in no way affects male organ health, some men can be
so hung up on the size of their member that they may go to extremes in worrying
about it.
This
can lead to “koro,” a situation in which a man worries that his big member is
becoming smaller and smaller – and may shrink away altogether.
Koro
“Koro”
comes from a Malaysian word meaning “the head of a turtle” and it’s an apt
name. A turtle’s head does bear a certain resemblance to a manhood, and since
turtles are known to withdraw their heads so they disappear into the shell,
it’s easy to see why this name would apply to a fear that a guy’s member is
shrinking away to nothing.
Examples
of koro go back for centuries, at least to 300 BC. Usually, the shrinkage fear
is extreme, with the belief not the man will have a small member, but that he
will have no manhood whatsoever and that somehow his death will occur as a
result.
It’s
generally classified as a psychological disorder, and one which can
inexplicably appear in groups of men at the same time, a form of mass hysteria.
It is often associated with a belief that an outside force, such as witchcraft
or a chemical secretly dispersed by an enemy, is behind it. Many psychologists
posit that it may be related to instances in which a man (or group of men) are
feeling disempowered by society or circumstance. There may also be an element
of guilt involved, such as shame about self-gratifying.
Serious
While
it may seem koro is nothing but an unfortunate delusion, it can have some
drastic real world consequences. In one area in which a man claimed witches had
made his manhood disappear, a group of missionaries were blamed and burned to
death.
The
hysterical nature of koro makes it seem all too real to those who suffer from
it – and makes them feel genuinely panicked and in fear for their lives.
Shrinkage
There
is absolutely no reason to believe that actual incidences of koro – that is,
real manhood shrinkage leading to death – have ever occurred. But can real
member shrinkage of a more modest kind occur?
Yes,
in fact, although the frequency and severity of the shrinkage is generally not
so severe. For example, if a man has Peyronie’s disease, which causes unnatural
bending of the member, there may be a loss of some length. This is because the
bending may restrict tissue stretching, making the organ a little shorter than
it would otherwise be.
Similarly,
when men have tumescence issues, it may be that their firm male organs are
somewhat shorter. This can happen when the dysfunction does not prevent
tumescence from happening but does impact how “full” the firmness is.
Also,
when a man gains a considerable amount of weight in the belly area, he may
appear to lose some length in the member. This is because the flab in his
midsection covers up some of the base of the manhood.
Even
if a man has a small member, due to some degree of shrinkage or just genetics,
most men are capable of performing sensually, both for themselves and their
partners. Whatever the size of the manhood, it’s always wise to use a first
class male organ health crème (health professionals
recommend Man1 Man Oil, which is clinically proven mild and safe for skin)
to keep the member in good shape. A crème with L-arginine, an amino acid that
helps produce nitric oxide, can play a role in maintaining manhood blood vessel
health. And one with L carnitine is valuable for helping protect from loss of sensation
in the organ.
Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on most common manhood health issues,
tips on improving member sensitivity and what to do to maintain a healthy male
organ. John Dugan is a professional writer who specializes in men's health
issues and is an ongoing contributing writer to numerous websites.
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