Question 1

can  man live without his penis if he has cancer in his penis ?

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Yes: Depending on where the cancer is, he may had some part of the organ left after surgery, but the actual mechanics will be determined on a case be case basis and best by the urologist/surgeon.

Question 2

can a man live without his penis and. still pee?

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Yes.: Amputation of the penis is sometimes performed for cancer. The muscles controlling urination are inside the body, not in the penis. Thanks for trusting HealthTap!

Question 3

why does a man's penis become erect?

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Nerve signals: Due to sexual arousal cause constriction in blood vessels that make the penis fill with blood and become erect.

Question 4

at what age does a men penis stop growing?

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Around after puberty: It depends on when a boy finishes puberty. A boy usually finishes puberty between 15 and 17 years old, with an average penile length of 6 inches.   By the time a man reaches his 20's, the penis stops growing, which coincides when  the person stops growing further in height also.  Interestingly the penis tends to undergo an actual (and irreversible) reduction in size with > 60's.

Question 5

can a mans penis get raw from too much sex?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: It depends upon not just the amount, but the type of sex you're having. Sex is to be mutually enjoyed, it's not like the mma. Besides, the phrase "too much" is a relative and not absolute term. You may need to give your penis a rest and let it recover; after all you should be nice to your penis as it's the only one you'll ever have. Also make sure there aren't any underlying infections causing it.

Question 6

when does the penis of a man start to grow?

Accepted Answer

Puberty Stage 3: Normal Age Range: 11-16, Average: 13-14 
Penis starts to grow in length, but not much in width.

Question 7

i'm wondering when a man's penis stops growing?

Accepted Answer

At end of puberty: Nothing makes it grow more. There are no medications or herbs which can make a penis grow more in spite of all kinds of claims to the contrary.

Question 8

what happens to a man's penis when he loses weight?

Accepted Answer

Appear longer: Provided some of weight loss is around pubic area. Penis will not shrink. You will feel so much better losing weight if you are obese. Good luck.

Question 9

when in life does the penis of a man start to grow?

Accepted Answer

Growth: The penis has the potential to grow longer throughout puberty.

Question 10

can medical conditions  cause a mans penis to shrink?

Accepted Answer

Penis shrinking: Age is a common cause of the inability to have a good erection. This is due to low "t" (testosterone). A non erect penis size wise does not change. Have your hormones checked.

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