One
of the best ways to promote male
organ health is for a man to know
what he’s working with. There are several misconceptions that prevent men from
properly caring for, using and feeling good about their equipment; this can
have an impact on physical, intimate and emotional well-being. Everyone
deserves to be informed about his or her body and all its glorious components,
and myths about the body therefore deserve debunking. It’s time for the
following male organ myths to be laid to rest.
Myth
#1: The average hard male organ is 8 inches long.
Not
even close. Research has established that the average hard male organ measures
within the 5.5- to 6.3-inch range. If men are comparing their members to the
fictitious 8-inch average, they probably think they’re packing insufficient
heat when they’re most likely average. (And besides, even a
below-average-length male organ can provide plenty of pleasure to a partner.)
Myth
#2: A hard organ should be perfectly straight.
Not
so. Curves are actually quite common – and usually harmless. In fact, they can
even be beneficial to the sensual act; a curved member can stimulate spots in a
partner’s female organ or backdoor region that a straight male organ has a
harder time hitting. Curvature is only considered a problem if it interferes
with sensual activity or causes pain for the man.
Myth
#3: The male organ is/is not a muscle.
Both
of these statements are somewhat untrue, actually. The male organ is not
composed of skeletal muscle – the kind that attaches to bones, controls
movement and generally contracts voluntarily. It does, however, contain a
substantial amount of smooth muscle
– this makes up roughly 50% of the rod. This type of muscle is also found in
organs and blood vessels, and it contracts involuntarily. There are two kinds
of smooth muscle in the male organ: the corpora cavernosa (two chambers that
engorge with blood during tumescence) and the corpus spongiosum, which sits
between the cavernosa and houses the urethra.
Myth
#4: The male organ can’t break.
While
the male organ can’t break in the sense that, say, a forearm can because
there’s no bone in the member, it can fracture in its own way. This occurs when
one or both corpora cavernosa rupture during tumescence and blood escapes. Male
organ fractures are rare, but can occur during too-vigorous self-pleasuring or
partner play (particularly when the female partner is on top). This is a very
serious injury, marked by immediate severe pain, loss of tumescence and
bruising. If it occurs, a man should get to the emergency room right away.
Myth
#5: Most men are cut.
While
this is true in the U.S., it’s certainly not a worldwide standard. In
2009 the CDC reported that about 35% of newborns in the U.S. were uncut; in the
rest of the world, however, about 70% of men remain intact.
Myth
#6: The male organ has a mind of its own.
It’s
true that firmness sometimes comes out of nowhere and stubbornly remains
despite a man’s best wishes; it’s also true that a man can’t simply will a hard
member. However, the idea that the male organ has a mind of its own can lead to
some dangerous conclusions, such as the idea that the brain and the rod can’t
operate at the same time. The male organ doesn’t draw nearly enough blood away
from the brain to impair decision-making capacity. Men who think they simply
lack control when their peckers perk up are fooling themselves and, in the
process, setting themselves up for irresponsible behavior, for which there is
no excuse. Use the male organ and the brain at the same time; it’s not only
possible, but necessary for decent, humane conduct.
Myth
#7: There are no male enhancement products that work.
While
it’s likely true that the line of products claiming to lengthen the male organ
– from medication and pumps to weights and stretching devices – are a bunch of
malarkey, there are other areas besides length in which organ form and function
can be improved. A quality male
organ health crème (health professionals recommend Man1 Man
Oil) full
of vitamins and antioxidants has the potential to enhance appearance,
sensitivity levels and circulation within the member. Look for a cream with
Shea butter and Vitamin E for smooth skin; vitamin C is also an ideal
ingredient, as it can improve blood flow and help keep the skin looking
youthful.
Visit http://www.menshealthfirst.com for additional information on
most common male organ health issues, tips on improving manhood sensitivity,
and what to do to maintain a healthy member. John Dugan is a professional
writer who specializes in men's health issues and is an ongoing contributing
writer to numerous websites.