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A 26-year-old male asked:

Why do i get instant sexual arousal (penis erection within seconds)? even if a girl passes by my penis gets erected. is it normal? if not then causes?

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Dr. Clarene Cress
Specializes in Pediatrics
Pretty normal,: at least in the first decade or two after puberty. There will come a time when you wish you could get an erection but no longer can.
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