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My penis has a hourglass shape when flaccid but when it gets erect its normal, i dont know if thats bad, and when its erect it curves upwards i dont know its thats normal its not a bent its just it curving high up. im a teen and im nervous if problem?
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That shape is not uncommon and it should not cause any issue in your sex life in the future. Good luck.
Answered 8/17/2023
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If you have a normal painless erection and do not feel any abnormality you can observe and wait. If worried best to see a Urologist Good luck
Answered 8/18/2023
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