4 manifestations of male genital aging

Everything ages, and "little brothers" are no exception... As we age, many aspects of our bodies change, we get more wrinkles, our bodies become hunched, and even our penises are "aging."

1. The appearance of the penis has changed

According to Dr. Irving Goldstein, director of the Department of Sexual Medicine at Elvarado Hospital in the United States, when men reach their forties, the glans penis will gradually lose its purple-red color, mainly due to a decrease in blood circulation. As androgen levels drop, the pubic hair on the penis will become thinner and thinner, gradually returning to its pre-pubertal hairless state.

2. Size “shrinks”

It is common for men to gain weight as they age. "In some cases, abdominal fat can bury the penis," said Ronald, director of the men's health program at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. "The length and thickness of the penis can also change slightly. If a European or American man has an erect penis of 15 centimeters in his 30s, it may only be about 12 centimeters when he is in his 60s or 70s."

There are many reasons for the shrinkage of the penis, such as the slow deposition of fatty substances (plaques) in the small arteries of the penis, which will hinder the blood flow to the tissues and organs. This is the same process as atherosclerosis, which is known to block the coronary arteries and cause heart attacks. At the same time, the continuous deposition of inelastic protein in the elastic fiber sheath will also relatively reduce the space for blood perfusion during erection.

3. The penis is more curved

If the scars accumulate unevenly, the penis may become more and more curved. This is called Peyronie's disease, which is most common in middle-aged men. It can cause pain during erection and difficulty in sexual intercourse, so patients should actively seek medical attention.

4. Penis insensitivity

Many studies have shown that over time, the sensitivity of the penis decreases, which can affect erections and delay orgasm.