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If you damaged a vein or artery supplying blood to your penis would you feel it?

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Yes: There would be sudden and significant pain and swelling. Trust me, it would get your attention. Ps: arteries supply blood, veins take it away.

Answered 4/2/2013

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I have a thin vein in my penis that is about 4 inches long and it has hardened. It feels like a guitar string under the skin, even when flaccid or erect. When I stretch the skin out the vein looks white it does not appear to have blood. No pain?

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A member asked:

Have a thin vein in my penis that is about 4 inches long and it has hardened. It feels like a guitar string under the skin, even when flaccid or erect. When I stretch the skin out the vein looks white it does not appear to have blood. No pain, noSTDs?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

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