Think youve got him all figured out below the belt? Think again. Our man-atomy review is filled with little-known facts that will lead to big pleasure for him and guaranteed satisfaction for you.
By Steve Mazzucchi, Womens Health I thought writing about my below the belt anatomy would be easy. After all, Ive had access to the equipment for 29 years. But the very first expert I spoke with told me something I didnt know: Theres a difference between ejaculation and orgasm, says Edward Ratush, M.D., creator of lovelifemd.com. There is? And the more experts I called, the more I learned. Three kinds of erections?
Guys faking it? A male body part called the raphe? Once my head stopped spinning, I put together this explanatory guide to a mans twig and berries. Get ready to double your pleasure and teach the guy in your life a thing or two about what hes made of.
The Big FellaThe penis is far more complex than the fresh Polish sausage it resembles. At the top is the nerve-packed, helmet-shaped head called the
glans. The thick, rounded rim of the glans is the
corona. Right below the point where the corona curves up (on the side of the penis facing you when its, er, happy), youll find an ultrasensitive ridge called the
frenulum. This stretchy band of tissue is attached to the foreskin of an uncircumcised penis. Your man sports a tailored turtleneck? His frenulums only function is to register good vibes.Moving down, the bulk of the shaft is made up of
corpora cavernosa, two columns of spongy tissue that fill with blood to produce an erection. Similar tissue composes the
corpus spongiosum, which surrounds the
urethra, aka the handy hose that transports urine and sperm fr! om their respective sources to the opening at the tip of the head.Yes, it all feels good when handled, but a discerning touch goes a long way. The upper areas near the head respond to friction, says Ian Kerner, Ph.D., sex therapist and author of
He Comes Next. The lower parts nearer the base respond to pressure. To provide the perfect combo (not that you asked): During foreplay, tightly encircle the base of the penis with your fingers. The pressure restricts blood flow out of the shaft, making his erection harder and delaying orgasm. Supply friction at the head with your mouth or other hand and ta-da! we promise to take out the recycling for a whole month.Tips to help you have amazing sex all month long!A couple more fun phallus facts:There are three kinds of erections, says Karen Boyle, M.D., director of reproductive medicine and surgery at the Brady Urological Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore.
Reflexogenic occur from actual contact,
psychogenic ones result from fantasy or audiovisual stimulation, and
nocturnal erections take place (duh) at night.The average erect penis ranges in length from 5.5 to 6.2 inches. To make your mans penis seem bigger, get on top, tilt your pelvis in the direction that feels most pleasurable, and push down for greater depth, suggests sexuality educator Amy Levine, founder of sexedsolutions.com. Or, in missionary, place your feet on his chest, which will make your vaginal canal feel shorter and better angle you for G-spot stimulation.Which countrys women are the most satisfied sexually? Find out about the worlds best orgasm.
