Every now and again, Lifehacker asks a medical professional to explain the weird things that our bodies do. Or could do. Or might do
In this way, your thirst for weird bodily function knowledge is sated - without besmirching your search history. Let's get started.
The morning penile erection, or as it is medically known, “nocturnal penile tumescence”, is not only an interesting physiological phenomenon, it can also tell us a lot about a patient’s sexual function.
Although circumcision rates have been plummeting over the last few decades, the majority of adult men in the U.S. don't have foreskins. Because of the prevalence of circumcision, there isn't a lot of education around how to take proper care of uncircumcised penises. If your foreskin is intact, here's what you need to know to keep it happy.
