As we get older, our skin wrinkles, our hair turns grey, our fat deposits redistribute… And penis gets old. If the whole body does it, why shouldn’t the genitals do it? Both the vagina and penis go through some changes as we age, and it’s good to be aware of them, what’s normal, and what to consult your doctor about.
Therefore, three experts on this subject, Rob McLachlan and Jigang Luofrom the Hudson Institute, and Tim Mossfrom Monash University, published in Talk article in which they point out some normal features of the aging penis.
Here we will focus primarily on what can be seen. That is, if the penis changes size or shape as you age, this is normal. Also, is it normal for erections to become difficult as the penis ages? Because yes, it is widely known, but does it happen as often as it is often said? And is this something purely related to age or other factors come into play? Let’s see the answer, but let’s start from the very beginning.
As the penis ages, does it get smaller?
It is often said that the penis changes size as you age. But this, as three authors explain, This is not entirely true.
You can’t know for sure; But as far as possible, there are no studies to support this size change. The fact is that in the past, some studies have produced confusing data, mainly for two reasons. On the one hand, since follow-up observations are not carried out for many years. same person. That is, young men are compared to older men, but it does not take into account what the penis size of these older men was when they were younger.
On the other hand, when comparing studies of penis size in different age groups, confusion may arise due to the use of different measurement methods. That is, what is the best way to measure your penis? From the base or higher? Straight or flaccid but stretched? All this can change the situation.
Another reason you might think that the penis shrinks in size as you age is that there are external factors that can make it appear smaller. That is, it seems smaller, but it is not so.
For example, many men tend fatten when they get older. Especially in the abdominal area. Abdominal fat It can cover part of the base of the penis, causing an optical effect of reducing it. In fact, it is for this reason that many men who want to undergo penile enlargement procedures are advised to start by losing weight. So they discover that their dick more than they thought.
Moreover, with age skin loses elasticity. The penis is no exception, which is why when it is stretched, it appears smaller than before.
What about the shape?
In principle, the shape of the penis should not change with age. Although it is true, in some cases it can do this. For example, there is something known as Peyronie’s diseasewhich becomes more common with age and affects the shape of the penis.
This condition involves the accumulation of fibrous scar tissue, causing changes in the curvature of the penis, sometimes severely. When exceeds 30°, the disease causes pain and erection problems. It can appear at any age, but is more common in older people because scar tissue is made up of small micro-lesions that have accumulated over time.
Sometimes it is not very serious and you just see changes in the curvature of the penis, so you can say that the shape has changed, but in fact This is not just a sign of age.
Figures about erection with aging penis
Yes, as the penis ages, erections become more difficult. Estimated 15% of men over 50 and 90% of men over 80 They have erectile dysfunction.
Erectile dysfunction is something multifactorial. This is influenced by numerous factors such as obesity, smoking, nerve damage, high cholesterol or cardiovascular problems. All this is more common in older people, so the percentage of such cases increases sharply with the age of the penis. But it can happen in younger men too, and it’s not really related solely to age.
In short, yes, the penis ages and there are morphological problems associated with it. But there are others that you should consult with your doctor about. Sudden changes in shape, problems with urination, erectile dysfunction, pain or decreased sensitivity are signs that should be seen by a specialist. For the rest, we must assume that everything ages and not a single part of the body is preserved. Although some parts of the body are more embarrassing than others.
Source: Hiper Textual
