Let’s understand the anatomy of the penis:

-The glans is the head or tip of the penis. The opening of the urethra is located here, which is where urine, pre-cum, and semen exit from. For many people, the glans is the most sensitive part of the penis.

-In an uncircumcised penis, the foreskin drapes over the head of the penis like a hood when not erect. When erect, the foreskin retracts and exposes the glans. In a circumcised penis, the foreskin is absent. This leaves the glans visible at all times, whether erect or not. It is estimated that approximately 30-40% of penis owners globally are circumcised, mainly for religious or cultural reasons.

-The shaft of the penis extends from the glans to where it connects to the lower belly or pubic region. The shaft houses the urethra, and is made up of layers of spongy tissue, which can fill up with blood when stimulated –this is what causes a penis to grow in size and firmness when erect. It is very common for the penis to curve slightly when erect. This is generally harmless and not a cause for concern.

-A small ridge of skin called the frenulum connects the foreskin to the penis, and the raphe is the faint line or seam along the underside of the shaft of the penis that extends across the scrotum and perineum as well. 

-Below the penis, surrounded by pubic hair, are the testicles or balls. They are  located together in a single sac called the scrotum, or ball sac which is like temperature regulated housing for the testes. The testes have two main functions: to produce sperm, and to produce hormones, particularly testosterone. 

The head, the shaft, and even the testes  can all be sources of pleasure when stimulated during sexual activity — different folks may enjoy different things— so talk about what you and your partner enjoy!✨

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