Heat Wave, Big Johnson?
Summertime Penis Phenomenon's Explanation - Summer Male Genitalia Anomaly Explained
Dive into the intriguing, albeit unverified, world of the so-called "summer penis" phenomenon. This elusive sensation that expands below the belt during warmer months is said to affect men, leaving them feeling a little more well-endowed. So, does this seasonal shift in equipment size actually occur, or is it all just a myth?
Journalist Tracy Moore counted this phantom vibe amongst the rolls of the now-defunct "MEL Magazine" back in 2018, referring to it as "the summer penis." She described it as a fleeting marvel that "fluctuates with the seasons," explaining that it can't be achieved through exercise or diet.
To quell curiosity, let's pick the brain of an expert: Urologist Axel Merseburger, the big cheese at the Clinic for Urology at the University Hospital of Lübeck and the representative of the German Society of Urology. According to him, the summer penis is indeed a thing but don't hold your breath for the Guinness World Records to acknowledge it any time soon. It's not classified as a disease, so it's not frequently shared in his line of work.
"When it's hot, lots of things expand," says Merseburger. "Even an iPhone swells, though you can't see it—just by micro-millimeters." The same principle applies to the human bodily appendage we're discussing. As the heat strikes, blood vessels dilate, allowing for more blood to flow through, including to the corpus spongiosum. As a result, the penis swells, creating an impression of added size, but not to record-breaking degrees—and the growth isn't permanent.
"It's like a half-hard erection," explains Merseburger. "It doesn't give a longer penis, only a larger-looking one. Once erect, it's the same size in both the summer and winter." Bear in mind that this swelling only affects non-erect penises. If you've been blessed with the gift of a little more length in your sauna trunks during the summer, it won't make you a better lover, Merseburger assures us. "It doesn't make you more potent, but it doesn't hurt you either."
In the cold temperatures of winter, blood vessels and the corpus spongiosum constrict, creating a false impression that the equipment has contracted. "Think about the sauna," says Merseburger. "When you jump into freezing water after a hot sauna session, you experience the summer-winter effect in quick succession."
About the Man Behind the Curtain
The man behind our urological insights is none other than Prof. Dr. Axel Merseburger, the faithful commander of the Clinic for Urology at the University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein.
So, grab your sunblock and hit the beach with ease. Now, you can beat the heat and surf the chilly waves past the winter blues, knowing where you stand with your summer-sized situation.
Sources:
- BJU
- MEL Magazine
Women might also experience changes in their bodies during warmer months, akin to the summer penis phenomenon. Some reports suggest an increase in the size of the breasts due to dilated blood vessels,expanding as the body attempts to cool itself down.
Regardless of seasonal changes, it's crucial for everyone, men and women, to take care of their health-and-wellness, including mental-health and sexual-health. Seeking the guidance of a healthcare professional,such as a urologist, is essential in understanding any concerns or inconsistencies in the body.
