Three main parts of the human penis include:
• Root: It is the attached part, consisting of the See more

Urination
In males, the expulsion of urine from the body is done through the penis. The urethra drains the bladder through the prostate where it is joined by the ejaculatory ducts, and then onward to the penis. At the root of … See more

Disorders
• Paraphimosis is an inability to move the foreskin forward over the glans. It can result from fluid … See more

There are efforts by scientists to partially or fully regenerate the structures of the human penis. Patients who can benefit most from this field are those who have congenital defects, … See more

When the fetus is exposed to testosterone, the genital tubercle elongates (primordial phallus) and develops into the glans and shaft of the penis and the urogenital folds fuse to become the penile raphe. The urethra within the penis (except within the glans) is developed … See more

The human penis has been argued to have several evolutionary adaptations. The purpose of these adaptations is to maximise reproductive success and minimise See more

Terminology
In many cultures, referring to the penis is considered taboo or vulgar, and a variety of slang words and euphemisms are used to talk about it. In … See more