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Is it normal for your penis to shrink during exercise?

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Yes: There's actually a layer of smooth muscle that causes the penis to retract while you're exercising, for protection. It's the same for almost all of us. The key is that you're exercising -- a very good thing that it's important to keep up.

Dr Mallia agreed

Answered 7/21/2020

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