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The two corpora cavernosa lie along the penis shaft, from the pubic bones to the head of the penis, where they join. can they be felt during erection?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Yes: Yes, they can be felt during an erection which by definition leads to engorgement w/blood.

Answered 1/7/2016

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A member asked:

The two corpora cavernosa lie along the penis shaft, from the pubic bones to the head of the penis, where they join. can they be felt during erection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alvin Lin answered

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