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What area of the penis does blood stay in inside the penis when it is flaccid?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Doesn't stay inside: Not much blood remains in penis when flaccid. Blood is trapped within the penile rods (corpora cavernosa) during an erection. Blood then leaves the penile rods during detumescence.

Answered 8/13/2015

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